October 2024

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

It is official, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is on strike. For months now, they have been threatening a strike and now have made good on that “promise.” The ILA contract expired last night, September 30th, and represents […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

We did our thing out to the Playa again this year in support of Burning Man. We delivered all kinds of things…art installations, camping gear, food items, you name it. It is amazing to watch Black Rock City […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

The Extended Hour Gate Fee at SSA’s terminal in Oakland will increase from $40 to $45 effective November 1, 2025. The fee is assessed on every container regardless of the time of day it is transacted. While this […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

SHOWCASING ADVOCACY Devine was honored to host Assemblymember Mike Gibson’s (D-Carson) “launch party” for his report on ports and goods movement. Legislators, port officials, and supply chain stakeholders were all in attendance. We thank Assembly member Gibson for […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

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 […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

It can be difficult to get Amazon packages and life’s necessities delivered when you are a truck driver on the road. Amazon’s website only displays the lockers near you at the time you place your order, not the […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

Any day now a cosmic phenomenon that only comes once every 78 years is about to take shape in the western skies. The Blaze Star is heading for a nova event, which occurs when a small white star […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

California needs to slow down the push for battery-electric (BEV) trucks. It is not just a matter of feasibility, technology and infrastructure. It is a matter of public safety. In the past three months, there has been a […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

It was National Truck Driver Appreciation Week the week of September 15th. We celebrated our dedicated, hardworking drivers every day that week and every day of the year. They are the backbone of Devine and our economy and […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

According to a recent survey, two of Nevada’s panoramas made the top 100 most breathtaking views in the United States, actually, they made the top 10. Coming in at #5, Lake Tahoe’s Sand Harbor (pictured above), and #10, […]

October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

A few weeks ago, our Fleet Manager Dave Von Hoffmann found this little guy in the yard, abandoned by his mother. He was hungry and so tiny his eyes were not even open. Our resident Dr. Doolittle, Diana […]

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October 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 October

The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA) attempted to delay the already-implemented Federal Maritime Commission ruling on assessing demurrage and detention charges to the cargo owner or contract holder rather than the motor carrier. OCEMA cited confusion between […]

August 2024

August 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 August

The above four minute video was recorded just prior to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling overturning the Chevron Doctrine, but it does a succinct job at explaining what the Chevron Doctrine was and why it was under review. […]

August 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 August

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened the comment period for the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) request for a waiver for their Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) rule. A waiver is required because California wishes to establish emission […]

August 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 August

2,100,000 electric vehicle charging stations are needed to support California’s aggressive zero emission goals. We do not frequently discuss California’s emission standards for cars, trucks and SUV’s. So, let’s do it…. In 2022, California Air Resources Board (CARB) […]

August 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 August

NEWSWORTHY Devine was honored to be featured in the Port of Oakland’s newsletter. Check out their newsletter and our “maritime spotlight” here.   LEADERSHIP On September 12, Devine’s president, Karen Vellutini, will be a panelist at a leadership […]

August 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 August

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.

August 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 August

No, we are not talking about the Olympics or latest Netflix series. We are talking about the goings-on we are watching on Capitol Hill. The House Labor Appropriations Subcommittee approved a funding bill prohibiting the US Department of […]

August 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 August

The Panama Canal is increasing the ship transits this month as water levels return to near-normal. They will be able to handle 35 ships per day versus the 24 maximum daily transits in place since May. Additionally, the […]

August 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 August

Generally speaking, Americans are not a fan of the roundabout. While they are widely used in Europe, they are just not something we are accustomed to. Well, hold onto your steering wheel folks because the California Department of […]

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