AB5 PROTESTS

AB5 PROTESTS

If you did not know what AB5 was prior to July 2022, you do now. In an attempt to get California's governor to delay the implementation of AB5, drivers protested and voiced their intention to maintain their...

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FROM NORTHERN NEVADA

FROM NORTHERN NEVADA

With college classes set to start soon, if you have a student heading off to University Nevada, Reno (UNR) here are some suggestions for cheap eats in the area: Archie's Giant Hamburgers Pho999 Mi Ranchito Sup Crazy...

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HAVE AN ADVENTURE

HAVE AN ADVENTURE

August marks American Adventure Month. It is time to get out there and explore. If you live in California or Nevada, you do not have to go far. Here are some suggestions to satisfy your wanderlust:   California...

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FUN FACT

FUN FACT

The sandwich got its name when the Earl of Sandwich (an actual person) asked for two pieces of bread with meat in the middle. What is your favorite sandwich?

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NEGOTIATIONS

Positive news on labor negotiations front. Last week the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced they had reached a tentative agreement on health...

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NAME THAT PART

NAME THAT PART

Do you know what this part is? It is something used in truck or container transportation. Play "Name That Part" by liking us on Facebook. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess. Good luck!

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FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

WOMEN IN MOTION The American Trucking Associations (ATA) launched Women in Motion, a new program to promote and advocate for women in trucking. This program is designed to "elevate and highlight the contributions of...

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FIRST, DO NO HARM

FIRST, DO NO HARM

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has said the passing of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) should, first and foremost, not make things worse. Well, it has! OSRA shifted the responsibility of demurrage...

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NOT ONE SIZE FITS ALL

California's regulators, including the California Air Resources Board (CARB), seem to think motor carriers and drivers are one-size-fits-all. That could not be further from the truth. Their upcoming Advanced Clean...

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