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Refunds for International Emergency Economic Power Act (IEEPA) tariffs are being processed and monies are being returned to importers and cargo interests. The Section 122 tariffs, which use trade imbalances as a reason for imposing tariffs, are 10% […]
. When the State of California says a tax is handcuffed for transportation funding, do not believe them. They find a way around it…every time. The latest grab is siphoning the diesel excise tax to pay for “green” […]
The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) has added facial recognition to their ingate process. A driver can enroll in the program, go to the appropriate lane, and be admitted into the terminal without showing his/her driver’s license or Transportation […]
The BUILD America 250 Act includes an amendment to allow states to voluntarily increase gross vehicle weight (GVW) limits from 80,000 pounds to 91,000 pounds. If passed, the equipment would be required to have a sixth axle to […]
Rightfully so, attention remains focused on cargo theft. As a result, arrests are on the rise: A Philadelphia man sentenced for stealing $1.5M in cargo. A New Jersey man sentenced for stealing $270K of electronics, liquor and perfume. […]
Man’s best friend has a dominant paw, and which paw is favored can tell you something about the dog’s temperament and behavioral choices. The video above provides a series of tests to determine your pet’s dominant paw.
We had an earthquake in Northern California last week, and it got us thinking about the next “Big One.” Turns out there is built up stress on the San Andreas fault. Check out the video above for the […]
In a rare showing of solidarity, senior US Senators introduced a bill to repeal the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers. The FET was put in place in 1917 to fund World War […]
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC) has filed a petition in the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit seeking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to revoke California and New York’s authority to issue […]
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 […]
Bees can solve problems. In a recent study, bees were separately put into a box with a flower in the ceiling and ball. In the above video, see what they did to get their sweet treat.
Octopuses can be trained to use a mirror to locate prey. Completing such a task requires spatial reasoning and, up until now, it was a skill only used by mammals and birds. Video above.
The woman who has donned mudflaps and trucks for more than a half century has a name. Meet Rachel Ann Allen.
We do not even know what to say about this video. Let’s go with dedication. It takes quite a bit of devotion to build a town to scale for cats. There is a hotel, a McDonalds. The latest […]
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently ruled on two high profile trucking cases. The first was Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC involving a 2017 truck accident in which a truck operated by Caribe Transport […]
Our ports are gaining long sought-after and much needed influence and attention at the national level. The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently awarded $774 million in port infrastructure grants. There is an additional $488.6 million […]
Speaking of the Maritime Administration (MARAD), they initiated a Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input from industry stakeholders, ship builders and operators and technology companies to determine how small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) can be integrated into the […]
Last month, the US Senate confirmed Robert Harvey as the newest Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) commissioner. Mr. Harvey fills the fifth and final seat on the FMC. The FMC is gaining prominence and proving they do not mind […]
At long last, the federal government is taking cargo crimes seriously. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) passed the US House last month. CORCA focuses on investigating and prosecuting organized cargo theft rings. The Building Unrivaled Infrastructure […]