During the third quarter of this year, there was a substantial rise in cargo theft incidents compared to the same period in 2022, and there’s no sign of it slowing down. CargoNet, a theft monitoring organization, documented 692 thefts across the United States and Canada in Q3 2023, marking a 59% increase from Q3 2022. […]
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s office announced on Wednesday that the state will continue its suspension of diesel and gasoline taxes until November 29. The temporary relief from taxes on motor and locomotive fuels, which amount to 31.2 cents per gallon for gasoline and 35 cents per gallon for diesel, was initially set to expire this
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According to information from the Energy Information Administration, the average diesel price across the nation dropped by 8.8 cents and now stands at $4.366 per gallon as of November 6th. Here are the highlights: The average cost of diesel fuel has decreased by a total of 17.9 cents per gallon in the last two weeks,
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A national chain of truck stops is showing its appreciation for military members in honor of Veterans Day. On November 11, 2023, TravelCenters of America (TA) is extending a generous offer to active-duty military personnel, veterans, and reservists. These individuals are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal at participating restaurants within the chain. To claim
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The bankruptcy court has granted approval to Nations Capital and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to act as the representative and seller for Yellow Corporation’s transportation assets. These two firms will oversee the relocation, transportation, refurbishment, inventory management, storage, and eventual sale of Yellow’s fleet of vehicles. The sale will encompass approximately 60,000 units of trucks, trailers,
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The U.S. Senate has given its approval to a bill designed to simplify the process for military veterans to acquire a commercial driver’s license. The “Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023” has been advanced from the Committee on Veterans Affairs and received unanimous consent in the full Senate on Thursday. This legislation, supported
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Last Friday, the well-known global logistics company, Maersk, made a significant workforce reduction announcement due to a deteriorating financial outlook and difficult market circumstances. In a press release issued on November 3, the Denmark-based Maersk disclosed that they have already terminated 6,500 positions in 2023, with intentions to eliminate an additional 3,500 jobs throughout the
Numerous factors, such as severe weather, challenging terrain, and traffic congestion, can lead to cargo becoming dislodged or shifting during transportation. It is crucial to properly secure cargo to safeguard the freight, minimize insurance claims, and, most importantly, ensure the safety of drivers and the general public. Although not all cargo securement infractions result in
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Law enforcement agencies in Arizona collaborated on a three-day operation targeting commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) along Interstate 40 in the northern region of the state last month. This enforcement initiative occurred between Tuesday, October 17, and Thursday, October 19, 2023, and covered various checkpoints and areas along Interstate 40 in northern Arizona, as reported by
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Love’s Travel Stops inaugurated its latest sites in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Herculaneum, Missouri today. The newly established Love’s in Shreveport can be found adjacent to Interstate 49 at Exit 215 (5430 N. Market St.) and boasts 109 truck parking spaces. Meanwhile, the newly launched Love’s in Herculaneum, situated off Interstate 55 at Exit 178 (1199
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