The above three minute video highlights the importance of trucking and truck drivers to the American economy and way of life. The trucking industry moves everything you eat, wear, and use on a daily basis. Please take a […]
Our sincerest sympathies are with all those who lost a loved one in the bride collapse. It is humbling to watch the videos of the accident. We commend the first responders, who with only ninety seconds to make […]
The old adage “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb” is not holding true this year. It certainly came in like a lion with a massive storm that dropped 100 inches of snow over […]
Most trucking companies around the country started with one truck, one driver, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The desire for freedom, independence, flexibility and earning power remain the motivating factors for the 350,000 independent drivers nationwide. Take a look […]
In June 2022, the US Congress passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA-22). This legislation prohibited ocean carriers from “unreasonably” refusing export cargo as well as “unreasonably” assessing demurrage and detention charges. It also gave the Federal Maritime […]
The federal government has entered the fray and has established Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates for trucks. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy Duty Vehicles – Phase 3. The […]
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 […]
In the push towards zero emission vehicles (ZEV), the federal government has come to realize they cannot quickly and effectively replicate the 40,000 commercial fueling stations across the country with electric charging or hydrogen stations. Instead, they have […]
Both cars and trucks have significantly reduced emissions since 1988. Tailpipe emissions of heavy-duty trucks have been reduced by 98.5% since that time. The next effect of this reductions is the total emissions of sixty trucks today equal […]
This teacher requires all phone calls received during his class to be answered on speaker phone. He did not see this coming.
This little guy is in his element. It must be fun to watch March Madness and the NBA playoffs along with him. He’s into it!
In a huge win for motor carriers and cargo owners alike, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) sided with motor carriers in their suit against ocean carriers regarding the ability to use chassis of their choice. A bit of […]
We join the Port of Oakland in welcoming Carolyn Almquist as the port’s new Maritime Marketing Manager. Ms. Almquist was with APL/CMA-CGM for 25 years before coming on board at the Port of Oakland.
To help clear a backlog of vessels, SSA in Oakland will temporarily operate a hoot shift (0300-0800). But, do not get too excited, it is for vessel operations only. The terminals gates will remain closed to truck traffic.
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 […]
In March 2023, International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett instructed the local unions to cease contract negations covering local benefits and work rules. In a turn of events, Daggett has now given the locals not only a […]
The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) will pay terminal operator ICTS $20.5M to settle their outstanding lawsuit regarding job actions in Portland, OR. Back in 2011, ICTS began operating a terminal in Portland and used two members […]
It turns out Leap Day is not has cut and dry as once every four years. In actuality, it occurs in every year divisible by four, 2020, 2024, 2028, etc. However, Leap Day is not observed in years […]
Last month’s celebration of the Lunar New Year ushered in the Year of the Dragon. The Chinese zodiac calendar follows a twelve year cycle, with each of the twelve years represented by an animal. Your animal is determined […]
Reminder…change your clocks next weekend. Spring forward one hour and enjoy the lighter evenings.