Women continue to be a growing force in the trucking industry. As recent as five years ago, women made up only 7.9% of Class A truck drivers. But, now, the word is out… trucking is a good career. The number of women training to become a commercial truck drivers is increasing, and women now make up 18% of over-the-road drivers.
Cargo theft and organized retail crime are big problems for everyone. These transnational gangs use various and sophisticated tactics to steal cargo, and they adapt their strategies as fast as stakeholders implement new security measures. They impersonate legitimate...
The marine terminals in Oakland are closed today to allow members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) the opportunity to recognize May Day, also known as International Worker's Day.
The Port of Oakland was recently presented the "2025 Gold Award" from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies for championing reduced vessel speeds which protect migrating blue whales and preserve coastal air quality. Congratulations and job whale done!
At long last, California has established rules for autonomous trucks, thereby eliminating the ban on autonomous heavy-duty vehicles. There will be a tiered permitting process requiring autonomous trucks to log 500,000 miles with a driver and additional 500,000 miles...
The war in Iran is still wreaking havoc on fuel prices, especially diesel, especially in California. Diesel prices remain stubbornly high in the state at well over $7/gallon. The high oil prices are resulting in high fertilizer prices at a critical time for American...