TOP 100 TRUCK BOTTLENECKS

TOP 100 TRUCK BOTTLENECKS

Each year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) collects and analyzes traffic and GPS data to determine the most congested roadways in the nation for trucks. This year, Chicago's intersection of I-294...

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ON THE ENDANGERED LIST

ON THE ENDANGERED LIST

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially rescinded the Endangerment Finding last month and along with it Phases 1, 2 and 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission standards. This rescission will nullify the...

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ALSO ENDANGERED

ALSO ENDANGERED

Drivers without US citizenship, permanent residency or specific visas (E-2, H-2A, or H-2B) and/or are not proficient in English have been put on notice. Additionally, the states which issued their commercial drivers...

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TURN OF(F) PHRASE

TURN OF(F) PHRASE

Every year, new words enter the corporate world, and others linger regardless of being cringeworthy. These phrases made it on our list of the most annoying corporate jargon: Synergy Change agent Decision tree Negative...

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WHAT’S IN A NAME

WHAT’S IN A NAME

On March 14, 1929, Reno officially adopted the slogan "Biggest Little City in the World." Reno's original arch was built in 1926 to celebrate the completion of the transcontinental highways. However, "Reno - Nevada's...

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TARIFF’S TAB

TARIFF’S TAB

With the US Supreme Court's ruling, tariffs are back on everyone's radar. Not that it ever really left. On February 20, 2026, in a 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's International Emergency...

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OUSTED IN PANAMA

OUSTED IN PANAMA

Last week, after posting the decision by the Panama Supreme Court to nullify the existing contracts with CK Hutchison, the Panamanian government took control of the ports at both ends of the canal. The Panama Maritime...

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BUSTED

BUSTED

The much-needed focus on cargo theft is yielding results. Last month, there were three high-profile arrests. A New York man was charged with conspiracy and stealing $700K worth of cargo. Six people in Florida were...

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MARITIME INVESTMENT

MARITIME INVESTMENT

The White House announced its "Maritime Action Plan" to revitalize the industry. The plan includes fees on foreign-built cargo ships and imports arriving via land. The plan also establishes maritime prosperity zones to...

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WIN FOR INDEPENDENCE

WIN FOR INDEPENDENCE

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule which will rescind the Biden-era independent contractor rule. The new rule returns to the "economic reality" test and focuses on two factors, the nature and...

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NAME THAT PART

NAME THAT PART

Do you know what this part is? Hint, it is something used in truck or container transportation. Play "Name That Part" on our Facebook page. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess.

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FROZEN FALLS

FROZEN FALLS

The freezing temperatures in the northeast created a remarkable sight...a partially frozen Niagara Falls. While unusual, it is not unheard of and has occurred several times throughout history. In fact, it froze...

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