May 2026

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

Cargo theft and organized retail crime are big problems for everyone. These transnational gangs use various and sophisticated tactics to steal cargo, and they adapt their strategies as fast as stakeholders implement new security measures. They impersonate legitimate […]

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

The marine terminals in Oakland are closed today to allow members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) the opportunity to recognize May Day, also known as International Worker’s Day.

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

The Port of Oakland was recently presented the “2025 Gold Award” from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies for championing reduced vessel speeds which protect migrating blue whales and preserve coastal air quality. Congratulations and job whale done!

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

At long last, California has established rules for autonomous trucks, thereby eliminating the ban on autonomous heavy-duty vehicles. There will be a tiered permitting process requiring autonomous trucks to log 500,000 miles with a driver and additional 500,000 […]

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

The war in Iran is still wreaking havoc on fuel prices, especially diesel, especially in California. Diesel prices remain stubbornly high in the state at well over $7/gallon. The high oil prices are resulting in high fertilizer prices […]

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

60 Minutes recently reported on a carrier, Super Ego, that has been up to some pretty shady antics. If you have not yet seen the segment, we encourage you to click on the above link to watch the […]

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

The portal to file for tariff refunds is open, but filing requires a series of hurdles. First, ensure you are the importer of record. Second, set up your ACE Secure Data Portal account. Third, enroll in ACH refunds. […]

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

Assessing per diem (detention) charges on days when a terminal is closed has long been deemed unreasonable by the motor carrier and cargo owner communities, and the US Circuit Court of Appeals in DC agrees. A COVID-era complaint […]

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

California Air Resources Board (CARB) has not had many wins lately. Both the Advanced Clean Truck and Advanced Clean Fleet rules were revoked and the federal government will rescind the Endangerment Finding, the study on which Greenhouse Gas […]

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reclassified medical marijuana from a Schedule I narcotic, like herion, to a Schedule III controlled substance, like Tylenol with codeine. This rule is for medical marijuana, not recreational […]

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

A new attraction has hit San Francisco’s Pier 39, Chonkers, a 2,000 pound Stellar sea lion. He’s two to three times the size of the average sea lion who makes Pier 39 its home. Take a look.

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

Are air taxis coming to an airport near you? If you are in New York or Texas, quite possibly. See the concept in action in the above news segment. Would you take an air taxi to the airport?

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

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.

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

With Memorial Day weekend this month, it has us thinking about ice cream. YUM! But, then there is the brain freeze. What causes it? According to neuroscientists, brain freeze is caused by the sudden cooling of the roof […]

May 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 May

As you plan your summer road trip, consider Ely, Nevada. WorldAtlas ranked it as the most underrated town in Nevada. Ely is in northwestern Nevada about 320 miles from Reno. Its roots go back to copper mining and […]

April 2026

April 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 April

Watch the video above. The story is something out of a crime novel…murder, bribes, hired pawns, fake limps, unnecessary surgeries. From 2011 through 2024, Louisiana motor carriers and drivers transiting through Louisiana were plagued with staged accidents. Attorneys […]

April 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 April

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a graph has to be at least 999 words. This graph displays what has happened to diesel prices in California since the start of the war in Iran. Prices have […]

April 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 April

Despite the fact California has potholes that can swallow up small children and pets, the state legislature is proposing a budget item that will divert the diesel excise fuel tax to subsidize a tax credit for green aviation […]

April 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 April

There have been a few things happening on the emissions front, and we will cover them here: First up, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nixed the requirement for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors. DEF’s purpose is to reduce […]

April 1, 2026 | Newsletter 2026 April

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has a new chairperson, Laura DiBella. Above is a quick video of introduction. Chairperson DiBella understands the importance of ports on our economy and is helping push the administration’s focus on making “the […]

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