The 2010’s marked a decade of expansion and growth. As ocean carriers began divesting themselves of chassis, we jumped in and purchased our first 250 chassis, and more since. As technology began to transform the trucking industry, we […]
The price of crude oil is on a steady incline and is approaching $100/barrel. Why you ask? Because, the supply of oil is not matching the demand for fuel. Why you ask? Because on the supply side, Saudi […]
According to a recently released economic impact report, the Port of Oakland generates 98,345 local jobs and an overall economic value of $174B. The seaport alone generates $795M in direct wages and $400M in state and local taxes. […]
Eagle Rock Aggregates has been in legal wranglings with environmental groups and California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta on the terms and conditions necessary to build and operate an open-air sand and gravel terminal within the Port of Oakland. […]
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.
In an effort to show the readiness of our electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm set off on a four-day, EV road trip. Let’s just say, the attempt to promote EV’s and our EV infrastructure backfired. […]
When Dr, Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace, starts talking about the negative impacts of the environmental movement, you know it is time to listen. Hear what he has to say in the above video. It is a long […]
The US House of Representatives passed legislation overriding the waivers the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) to ban gas and diesel powered vehicles. While the bill will not pass the closely divided Senate, […]
The technology for autonomous vehicles was birthed in California. California was the first state to pass comprehensive legislation authorizing the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roadways. San Francisco was one of the first cities in the […]
Remember the dispute between Portland terminal operator ICTS and the ILWU surrounding work slowdowns that effectively shuttered the Port of Portland back in 2012? ICTS sued the ILWU, and, in 2019, the court ruled in favor of ICTS […]
Long-time industry folks may remember our calendars in the early 2000’s. The calendars were fun and entertaining and represented our creative, outside-the-box solutions to logistics challenges. In 2001, the calendar featured concept vehicles…what would our trucks look like […]
Devine and our president, Karen Vellutini, were featured on the cover of the latest edition of Caltrux magazine. As we mark our 100-year milestone, it is an honor to be highlighted in the magazine and to be able […]
Just days after the fires in Hawaii, the logistics industry was already on the scene providing much needed relief. So proud of this industry and the way it pulls together to help the communities we serve.
Yesterday, the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced they have ratified their six-year contract with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). This approval is final step will ensure further peace and cargo fluidity on the west coast.
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 […]
There has been quite a bit of news regarding the significant impact of the drought on cargo flows through the Panama Canal. To fill the locks and raise the ships, it takes 50M gallons of water from Gatun […]
It is that time of year again. It is time for our annual deliveries out the playa. Burning Man is a celebration of community and creativity, but it had a bit of controversy this year. A group calling […]
We have said it before and will say it again…we are not against clean air. But, it is time to talk about diesel as a clean fuel. Here are some facts for you: Biodiesel and renewable diesel reduce […]
If you lived the San Francisco Bay Area or a fan of football, you remember John Taylor. He played wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers from 1987-1995. He won three Super Bowls and played in two Pro […]