This photo was taken in 1984 and features an ever-so-casual Russ Lopes. For those who do not know, Russ is our Oz behind the curtain pulling the levers and keeping our operations running smoothly.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
We wish everyone a wonderful Independence Day holiday. Enjoy fireworks, burgers and dogs, family and friends or whatever you decide to do to ring in our nation's 247th birthday. But...whatever you do...be safe. Driving...
BUBBLE FUN
Some of the ladies of Devine organized "Team Devine" for charity fun run. A good time was had by all for a good cause.
SNACK TIME
iLela Mae Friedmann was not giving up her snacks after the Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Annual Meeting.
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!
US WEST COAST LABOR AGREEMENT REACHED
The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reached a tentative contract agreement for dockworkers on the US West Coast. WHEW! That was a tough one, and we can...
ILWU CANADA STRIKES
Meanwhile, labor tensions to the north between the ILWU Canada and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Associations (BCEMA) are running high with the ILWU Canada following through on its strike vote with a strike...
FUN FACT
Do you know why tin cans are ribbed? It is logistics, of course. Ribbing makes the can stronger and more durable during transportation and distribution.
FROM NORTHERN NEVADA
EVICTION NOTICE What do you do when a bear is stuck inside your car? Watch the video above as a Washoe County Sheriff Officer uses creativity to safely evict the unwelcome visitor.
TAX HIKE
On July 1, 2023, California increased the excise tax on diesel fuel by $0.031/gallon to a total of $0.441/gallon. This tax increase is in addition to the 13% sales tax assessed on diesel fuel. Is it any wonder fuel...
CALIFORNIA DREAM GETTING SUED
The long reach of the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) regulations and their impact to fleets across the country are resulting in lawsuits. Folks are sick of California setting the defacto national standard....