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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The US House approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) funding the widening of the Port of Oakland’s turning basin. A wider turning basin is an important project for the long term viability of the Port of Oakland. […]
California’s gas prices are the highest in the nation. Yep, even higher than Hawaii which has no production and must cross an ocean. YAY??? We can thank the excessive taxes at California’s pumps, which just took another increase […]
We wish you all a happy, fun and safe Independence Day! This year, the 4th of July is on Thursday followed by Bloody Thursday on Friday. The terminals in Oakland will be closed both Thursday and Friday in […]
The stories of these two gentlemen show the importance of choice in being able to follow your dream and do what you love. While they chose different paths, one an entrepreneur and the other an employee, they both […]
Yes, you read that correctly…The Port of Nevada. Yes, we recognize Nevada is a land-locked state. So, what are we talking about? The Port of Nevada is a new, 224 acre inland port in Fernley, NV servicing imports […]
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As you likely know, effective May 28, 2024, there are new rules for the billing of detention and demurrage penalty charges. The long-standing practice of billing these charges to the motor carrier has changed to instead billing the […]
Last February, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) sided with the Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference (IMCC) of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) in their case against the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association (OCEMA) regarding chassis choice. The FMC put […]