Cargo theft continues to be a big problem for the supply chain. According to Verisk CargoNet, while the quarterly incident count is down 26% year over year, the value of the thefts is on the rise, up 125%. […]
Happy National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! We thank all truck drivers including Orrin Asmus, who turned 94 last month, and is the oldest truck driver in the world. Appreciation week is September 13-19. Please thank a trucker!
In 1926, the American Association of State Highway Officials and the Bureau of Public Roads adopted the uniform highway numbering system we know today. It took twelve years to finishing building the first coast to coast paved roadway, […]
There is relative stability on the tariff front. The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds are being processed. Twenty-fives states sued the Administration over the Section 310 (forced labor/unfair trading practices) tariffs claiming they are a […]
The on-going, El Niño induced, drought in Panama has resulted in increased restrictions in canal crossings. Effective September 3rd, the draft will be further restricted to 47.5 feet and vessel transits will be reduced to 9 in the […]
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) finalized the official repeal of their Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation requiring private fleets to convert to zero emission trucks. This repeal was a part of the agreement between CARB and the […]
California will be impacted by the strongest El Niño since the 1950’s. While Panama will experience an increased drought trend, California and Northern Nevada will see a lot of rain and snow this winter. If you have not […]
Q: How many containers were lost at sea in 2025? A: 1,478. An increase from 576 in 2024.
Just in time for back to school, Coventry Direct hosted a survey to identify the favorite sandwich by state. See the list of the state favorites here. A shout out to Michigan for going old school with the […]
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Maritime Administration (Marad) has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Port of Long Beach to get the ball rolling on nuclear-powered containerships. Additionally, the Port of Corpus Christi also has an […]
The video above is a short snippet from a 50 minute press conference yesterday. The US Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and […]
For nine years, thousands of people watched bald eagle Jackie and her partner Shadow go about their daily lives and raise six chicks in their Big Bear, California nest. Sadly, Jackie passed away recently. For more information, watch […]
Golden retriever Milo Bear was lost in the Sierra Nevada mountains for 72 days this past winter. His escapades earned him the 2026 Hambone Award last month. Check out his story above.
There is growing concern in the industry over the merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. The BNSF spoke up and said, “It is anti-competitive, unnecessary to secure any achievable benefits, and will hurt famers, industrial […]
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.
That crosswalk button you push incessantly likely does not perform the way you think it does but rather is timed with the lights to increase the flow of people and traffic. But, do not let that you stop […]
International Emergency Economic Power Act (IEEPA) tariffs were invalidated by the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) back in February of this year. Importers and other entities who paid these tariffs are eligible for refunds via the ACE Secure Data […]
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) overwhelmingly (348-60) passed the US Congress and is now in the Senate. The bill creates visibility across law enforcement to combat the growing in both numbers and sophistication of cargo theft. […]
Speaking of bad actors, we applaud the administration’s crackdown on bogus Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) schools, English language proficiency, chameleon carriers (carriers who shut down and reopen under a different name to avoid fines or enforcement), non-domiciled CDL […]
It is time for a little distraction with literally a squirrel. This little guy created a whole new category of game delay. Check out the video above.