The old adage "March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb" is not holding true this year. It certainly came in like a lion with a massive storm that dropped 100 inches of snow over Donner Summit the first weekend...
THE LION HOLDS ON
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INDEPENDENCE UNDER ATTACK
Most trucking companies around the country started with one truck, one driver, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The desire for freedom, independence, flexibility and earning power remain the motivating factors for the...
OSRA 2.0
In June 2022, the US Congress passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA-22). This legislation prohibited ocean carriers from "unreasonably" refusing export cargo as well as "unreasonably" assessing demurrage and...
FED ZEV REQUIREMENTS
The federal government has entered the fray and has established Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates for trucks. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for...
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. Good luck!
ZEV CORRIDORS $1 TRILLION
In the push towards zero emission vehicles (ZEV), the federal government has come to realize they cannot quickly and effectively replicate the 40,000 commercial fueling stations across the country with electric...
THE TIRES HAVE IT
Both cars and trucks have significantly reduced emissions since 1988. Tailpipe emissions of heavy-duty trucks have been reduced by 98.5% since that time. The next effect of this reductions is the total emissions of...
OOPS…EMBARASSING
This teacher requires all phone calls received during his class to be answered on speaker phone. He did not see this coming.
YOUTHFUL ENTHUSIASM
This little guy is in his element. It must be fun to watch March Madness and the NBA playoffs along with him. He's into it!
FREEDOM TO CHOOSE
In a huge win for motor carriers and cargo owners alike, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) sided with motor carriers in their suit against ocean carriers regarding the ability to use chassis of their choice. A bit...
A WARM WELCOME
We join the Port of Oakland in welcoming Carolyn Almquist as the port's new Maritime Marketing Manager. Ms. Almquist was with APL/CMA-CGM for 25 years before coming on board at the Port of Oakland.
OICT ADDS HOOT SHIFT
To help clear a backlog of vessels, SSA in Oakland will temporarily operate a hoot shift (0300-0800). But, do not get too excited, it is for vessel operations only. The terminals gates will remain closed to truck...