October 2025

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

Episode 3 of the docuseries DRIVEN has dropped. Roland Bolduc, Tiffany Hargraves and Germany Williams are true examples of the heart of trucking. Learn more about their lives and the dedication they exhibit every day. Catch up on […]

October 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are trading barbs. CARB called the EPA’s efforts to repeal the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) regulations “stunningly sloppy and amateurish” and “devoid of scientific evidence.” The EPA […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

The terrible accident in Florida has all eyes on foreign-national commercial truck drivers. While the vast majority of foreign-born drivers on the nation’s roadways are legal and safe, sadly, there is a segment which is neither. The current […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

SWEET TOOTH FOR LOGISTICS According to Instacart data, the number one candy sold in America is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups followed closely by Peanut M&Ms and Plain M&Ms. That said, there are regional favorites when it comes to […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

When California passed AB5, the law restricting the use of independent contractors, Dee Sova left her lifelong California home and moved to Missouri to maintain her independence. Watch her story above. Under the Biden Administration, Acting Labor Secretary […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

As evidenced by the video above, cargo theft is not a “victimless crime.” Thieves are becoming increasingly brazen and increasingly violent. Cargo theft is up 1,500% in three years. Last year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tracked […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

The DC Court of Appeals ruled against the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the case brought by the World Shipping Council (WSC) regarding the proper billing party for demurrage and detention. The Appeals Court ruling, once again, opens […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

After years of making it difficult for California’s oil and refining industry, the state is trying to make amends. The state’s legislature passed a law allowing 2,000 drilling permits in Kern County each year for the next ten […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

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October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

After a ten-year legal battle between the City of Oakland and Oakland Bulk and Oversized Terminal, coal is coming to town. The California Supreme Court declined to review the case which affirmed the city breached its contract and […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

The MSC Mississippi lost more than sixty containers overboard at the Port of Long Beach last month. It was quite a site to see. Thankfully, no one was injured. It is a vivid reminder of waterfront dangers. Kudos […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

Last month, the Port of Portland finalized a deal with Harbor Industrial to save containerized operations at the port. The deal allows Harbor Industrial to pay the port based on usage with a minimum payment of $27M over […]

October 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 October

If you have one of these stickers, you can no longer driver solo in the carpool lane. The 20-year-old federal law authorizing states to allow solo-drivers of electric or hybrid cars in high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes expired on […]

September 2025

September 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 September

Episode 2 of the docuseries DRIVEN is now released. See the positive impacts of Roland Bolduc, Tiffany Hargraves and Germany Williams. They are inspirations to all those with whom they come into contact and are reminders of the […]

September 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 September

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is being hit from every angle. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the Clean Truck Partnership (CTP), and the State of Nebraska […]

September 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 September

With the exception of a few outstanding countries listed below in alphabetical order, the attention has now turned to litigation and whether the President has the authority to implement tariffs using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). […]

September 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 September

Devine Intermodal was honored with the Fleet Safety Award in the Specialty/Intermodal Division and four of our drivers were recognized with Driver of the Month Awards by the Nevada Trucking Association (NTA). The NTA works with Nevada Highway […]

September 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 September

The Union Pacific announced plans to merge with the Norfolks Southern creating the first coast-to-coast railroad. The merger still needs regulatory approval. Despite Warren Buffet’s assertions he is not in the market for another railroad, the BNSF and […]

September 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 September

Vessel alliances are beginning to adjust services to avoid the US Trade Representative (USTR) Chinese-built ship fees, which will be implemented on October 14th. The Premier Alliance, ONE, HMM and Yang Ming, have already begun to swap out […]

September 3, 2025 | Newsletter 2025 September

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