Last month, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) ratified their contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The contract is retroactive to October 1, 2024 and will expire on September 30, 2030 and covers port operations on the […]
Click on the picture above for an interactive map showing where the bottlenecks are in your state. California has eight of the top 100, including one in the Sacramento area. Spoiler alert, the states in grey do not […]
It is time to move the clocks forward for Daylight Savings this coming weekend. You will miss an hour of sleep, but on the bright side, it stays lighter later.
Trucking delivers everyday, and Super Bowl Sunday is no exception. In addition to delivering the turf, trophy, stage and concessions, 36,000 truckloads of chicken wings made their way to your local grocery stores.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its request with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a waiver to implement its Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) rule. ACF had been “on hold” for the past year because CARB realized […]
Happy Chinese New Year and welcome to the Year of the Snake, more specifically, the Wood Snake. You can see your horoscope for the New Year here. In the meantime, some interesting facts about Chinese New Year. More […]
The International Longshore Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) came to a tentative agreement on January 8th, before the January 15th deadline. The agreement staved off a waterfront strike that would have stopped the flow […]
Despite an uptick in economic activity, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States dropped for the second year in a row. Traditionally, the two benchmarks rise together. This divergence demonstrates the push towards natural gas and renewable […]
The cost of congestion on the nation’s highways represented $108.8B to the truck industry in 2022. In California alone, the cost of congestion was a whopping $8.77B. That equates to about $8,000/truck. Additionally, it is akin to removing […]
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 […]
President Trump appointed Louis Sola to serve as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Mr. Sola was first nominated to the FMC in November 2018. He has been focused on supporting United States exporters. Mr. Sola’s chairmanship […]
With the ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the Houthis in Yemen have stated they will “stop sanctions” on non-Israeli ships in the Bab-el-Mandeb Straight. Since November 2023, the Houthis have targeted more than 100 ships […]
In memory of our dear friend and former colleague, Cedric Sweeting, who passed away on January 5, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Cedric worked for Devine for nearly 26 years before retiring in 2023. He had […]
California comes in number one in another category. This time it is for cargo theft. Thanks to the involvement of organized crime, cargo theft is on the rise around the country, and California is leading the pack, followed […]
Trader Joe’s has a loyal following, including here at Devine. Every year, customers nominate their favorite TJ items. Some of this year’s Customer Choice Award Winners are: Best Overall: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips Beverage: Spiced […]
We wish you all much health, success and prosperity in 2025. Cheers to a Happy New Year!
Tolls are increasing on all Bay Area bridges, including the Carquinez Bridge, which is on the main artery between Oakland and points east on I-80…Sacramento, Reno, Rocklin, Rancho Cordova, Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield…you get the picture. Effective January 1, […]
Trucking by the numbers: Trucks deliver about 73% of the nation’s freight. Trucks pay $36.48B in federal and state fuel taxes. Trucks represent 5% of all registered vehicles. Trucks travel 195 billion miles per year. Trucking employs 8.5 […]
Sacramento will be home to the X Games this summer. The Games will enjoy at least a three-year term in Sacramento and will be held at Cal Expo. The Summer X Games include competitions in skateboarding, BMX freestyle, […]
Despite efforts to save the historic building, the Union Pacific will be dismantling the 120-year old machine shop at their Sparks, NV rail ramp. Structural integrity and the need for expansion are the reasons for the demolition. While […]