July 2022

black truck
July 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 July

Tru Congratulations to Trucker Kiegan Nelson and truck owner Vinnie Diorio for being awarded “Best of Show” and a $10,000 prize in Shell Rotella’s annual Truck Beauty Pageant. Their truck is a tricked-out 2020 Peterbilt 389

June 2022

Mock up picture of Oakland A's new stadium with people and families around it
June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

Alright folks, it is the bottom of the ninth, and it is time to clear the bench for the big showdown. Tomorrow, June 2nd, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) will hold a public meeting to discuss […]

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

Fresh on the heels of The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ordering Hapag-Lloyd to pay $822,220 and Wan Hai $850,000 in civil penalties resulting from per diem charges assessed when the ocean carriers did not have return locations for […]

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

Meet Erin and her dog Eva. The two were on a hike along the Trinity River in Northern California when a mountain lion attacked Erin ripping through her jacket and scratching her shoulder. Erin called for her dog […]

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

This pup just could not stand being left out of the conversation and decided to join…from the second story window. What a catch!

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

The International Longshore Workers Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began contract negotiations on May 10th. The current contract covering waterfront labor on the entire US west coastwill expire on July 1, 2022. It is not […]

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

AB5 The Solicitor General recommended the US Supreme Court not hear the California Trucking Association’s (CTA) case against the State of California and their controversial law AB5, which basically bans independent, entrepreneurial truck drivers in the state. The […]

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

HANK THE TANK The Lake Tahoe area will likely see more bear activity this spring and summer. Last year’s fire and evacuations allowed bears to roam unabated in neighborhoods and break into homes in search of food. These […]

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

Congratulations Lester! 100 years old and still breaking 100-meter world records.

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) continues to ratchet up the emission standards for heavy duty trucks, especially those in the drayage market, and the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) are suing the state for failure to […]

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

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 […]

June 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 June

California’s AB2406 aimed at protecting motor carriers and cargo owners from punitive detention and demurrage charges passed the state Assembly and is heading towards the Senate Committee on Transportation. It is expected to pass the Senate and land […]

May 2022

May 2, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 May

The feedback on the last couple of newsletters is that they were a bit grouchy. Thank you for being kind loyal readers, but they were likely more than a “bit” grouchy. It seems our industry is flooded with […]

May 2, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 May

Talk about multi-tasking. This dad does not miss a bit. Awesome!

May 2, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 March

These two were having no part of this unwelcome visitor.

May 2, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 May

GETTING CARRIED AWAY I guess that is all you can do…shake it off and keep going.

May 2, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 May

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS We had quite a bit of snowfall in the Sierra Nevada mountains last month. 76″ to be precise, which is nearly double the amount received in the previous three-months of the year combined. […]

May 2, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 May

Please do not try this at home. Even though he seems to be having fun, it is definitely not a good idea.

May 2, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 May

3-D printing has gone from small plastic parts to full scale homes.   This idea and its execution will be meaningful to so many. Click on the video above to see the process in action.   WOW!

May 2, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 May

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. […]

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