BOTTOM OF THE NINTH

BOTTOM OF THE NINTH

Alright folks, it is the bottom of the ninth, and it is time to clear the bench for the big showdown. Tomorrow, June 2nd, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) will hold a public meeting to discuss...

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COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT

COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT

Fresh on the heels of The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ordering Hapag-Lloyd to pay $822,220 and Wan Hai $850,000 in civil penalties resulting from per diem charges assessed when the ocean carriers did not have...

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WOMAN’S BEST FRIEND

WOMAN’S BEST FRIEND

Meet Erin and her dog Eva. The two were on a hike along the Trinity River in Northern California when a mountain lion attacked Erin ripping through her jacket and scratching her shoulder. Erin called for her dog Eva,...

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LET’S TALK

LET’S TALK

The International Longshore Workers Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began contract negotiations on May 10th. The current contract covering waterfront labor on the entire US west coastwill expire...

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FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

AB5 The Solicitor General recommended the US Supreme Court not hear the California Trucking Association's (CTA) case against the State of California and their controversial law AB5, which basically bans independent,...

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FROM NORTHERN NEVADA

FROM NORTHERN NEVADA

HANK THE TANK The Lake Tahoe area will likely see more bear activity this spring and summer. Last year's fire and evacuations allowed bears to roam unabated in neighborhoods and break into homes in search of food....

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CARB SUED

CARB SUED

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) continues to ratchet up the emission standards for heavy duty trucks, especially those in the drayage market, and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) are suing...

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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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D&D Regulations

California's AB2406 aimed at protecting motor carriers and cargo owners from punitive detention and demurrage charges passed the state Assembly and is heading towards the Senate Committee on Transportation. It is...

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