The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced the construction of new truck parking on I-80 at Golconda Summit. There is currently no truck parking at this summit in either direction, and when bad weather hits, trucks have to […]
Since we are spending this year talking about Devine’s history, we would be remiss if we did not talk about the history of containerization. Malcolm McLean is the father of containerization. He began purchasing and reconfiguring retired World […]
You may have heard about California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) recent agreement with the truck and engine manufacturers. If not, here is a quick recap: The agreement aligns California’s NOx standards with those of the US Environmental Protection […]
With the travesty of the proposed Oakland A’s ballpark and development behind us, the Port of Oakland is focusing on and promoting freight. The port recently had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Freight Intelligent Transportation Systems (FITS) project. […]
This photo was taken in 1984 and features an ever-so-casual Russ Lopes. For those who do not know, Russ is our Oz behind the curtain pulling the levers and keeping our operations running smoothly.
We wish everyone a wonderful Independence Day holiday. Enjoy fireworks, burgers and dogs, family and friends or whatever you decide to do to ring in our nation’s 247th birthday. But…whatever you do…be safe. Driving on 4th of July […]
Some of the ladies of Devine organized “Team Devine” for charity fun run. A good time was had by all for a good cause.
iLela Mae Friedmann was not giving up her snacks after the Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Annual Meeting.
Do you know what this part is? It is something used in truck or container transportation. Play “Name That Part” by liking us on Facebook. Click here to be directed to our page and place your guess. Good […]
The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reached a tentative contract agreement for dockworkers on the US West Coast. WHEW! That was a tough one, and we can all now breathe a […]
Meanwhile, labor tensions to the north between the ILWU Canada and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Associations (BCEMA) are running high with the ILWU Canada following through on its strike vote with a strike that began on Saturday, […]
Do you know why tin cans are ribbed? It is logistics, of course. Ribbing makes the can stronger and more durable during transportation and distribution.
EVICTION NOTICE What do you do when a bear is stuck inside your car? Watch the video above as a Washoe County Sheriff Officer uses creativity to safely evict the unwelcome visitor.
On July 1, 2023, California increased the excise tax on diesel fuel by $0.031/gallon to a total of $0.441/gallon. This tax increase is in addition to the 13% sales tax assessed on diesel fuel. Is it any wonder […]
The long reach of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) regulations and their impact to fleets across the country are resulting in lawsuits. Folks are sick of California setting the defacto national standard. Nineteen states are suing the […]
The Port of Oakland has several environmental initiatives coming to fruition. The port and TraPac are collaborating on upgraded terminal equipment to reduce emissions. TraPac will convert three rubber tire gantry (RTG) cranes from diesel to hybrid-diesel. They […]
