Cargo theft continues to be a big problem for the supply chain. According to Verisk CargoNet, while the quarterly incident count is down 26% year over year, the value of the thefts is on the rise, up 125%. Organized...
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KEEP ON TRUCKING
Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! We thank all truck drivers including Orrin Asmus, who turned 94 last month, and is the oldest truck driver in the world. Appreciation week is September 13-19. Please thank...
ROUTE 66 TURNS 100
In 1926, the American Association of State Highway Officials and the Bureau of Public Roads adopted the uniform highway numbering system we know today. It took twelve years to finishing building the first coast to...
CANADA IN CROSSHAIRS
There is relative stability on the tariff front. The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds are being processed. Twenty-fives states sued the Administration over the Section 310 (forced...
NEWS FROM PANAMA
The on-going, El Niño induced, drought in Panama has resulted in increased restrictions in canal crossings. Effective September 3rd, the draft will be further restricted to 47.5 feet and vessel transits will be reduced...
NEWS FROM CALIFORNIA
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) finalized the official repeal of their Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation requiring private fleets to convert to zero emission trucks. This repeal was a part of the...
SPEAKING OF EL NINO
California will be impacted by the strongest El Niño since the 1950's. While Panama will experience an increased drought trend, California and Northern Nevada will see a lot of rain and snow this winter. If you have...
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Q: How many containers were lost at sea in 2025? A: 1,478. An increase from 576 in 2024.
SANDWICH LOVERS
Just in time for back to school, Coventry Direct hosted a survey to identify the favorite sandwich by state. See the list of the state favorites here. A shout out to Michigan for going old school with the Peanut Butter...
GOING NUCLEAR
The US Department of Transportation's (DOT) Maritime Administration (Marad) has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Port of Long Beach to get the ball rolling on nuclear-powered containerships. Additionally,...
ENFORCEMENT HAMMER
The video above is a short snippet from a 50 minute press conference yesterday. The US Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA),...
NATURE ON DISPLAY
For nine years, thousands of people watched bald eagle Jackie and her partner Shadow go about their daily lives and raise six chicks in their Big Bear, California nest. Sadly, Jackie passed away recently. For more...