February 2023

Picture of Devine Intermodal from 1938.
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

The above photo was taken circa 1938, fifteen years after our inception. It showcases our resilience. Even in the Great Depression our fleet was growing. We were hauling almonds, lumber, rice and other commodities in Northern California by […]

Overview of Devine Intermodal warehouse
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

Tesla is expanding its Gigafactory in McCarran, NV (15 miles east of Reno) to build electric semi trucks and next-generation batteries. The expansion will be a $3.6B investment in the plant. It will increase the facility’s footprint by […]

Concept design of Oakland A's future stadium.
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

The tide seems to be turning on the Oakland A’s development project at Howard Terminal. The City of Oakland applied for but did not receive $182M in Mega Grant funds needed for infrastructure improvements to support the project. […]

Picture of a truck part
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

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 […]

Rockslide video on Donner Pass
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

We experienced storm after storm much of December and January…a whopping 377″ of snow at the summit of Donner Pass. The previous years of drought have resulted in conditions ripe for rock slides. Take a look at the […]

Video of a monster toad
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

Look at the size of that toad! You have to hand to it the folks in Australia…they grow things big Down Under. And, it is poisonous! But, as evidenced by their nonchalance in the above video, they take […]

Yard Goat at the port waiting for containers to be loaded.
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

There remains no contract deal on the West Coast between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and employer group Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). We are into our eighth month of being without a contract, and it is […]

Dee Sova posing for a picture in front of a america themed truck.
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

Meet Dee Sova, an entrepreneurial independent truck driver who moved her company out of California due to AB5, the state law effectively eliminating the ability to remain independent. Ms. Sova said it best, “To most people, owning your […]

White Electric yard moving truck
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

Meet the newest addition to our zero emission fleet…an electric yard goat. This application is perfect for an electric vehicle. They operate in a short range, they have easy access to on-site “fueling,” they charge quickly, and the […]

mom holding a baby in front of a mannequin long horn ram
February 1, 2023 | Newsletter February 2023

We included this article to let you know Reno Nevada’s conventions are back in full pre-COVID mode and because we like to say “sheep show.” You have to admit it is fun.

January 2023

Black and white photo of an old devine truck.
January 4, 2023 | Newsletter 2023 Janurary

We are so excited and so proud to be celebrating our 100th year in 2023. So much has changed in our industry and in our company since Devine & Son Trucking first hit the road in the truck […]

Snow plow plowing snow.
January 4, 2023 | Newsletter 2023 Janurary

We have received more than 15 feet of snow over Donner Summit this winter, and more is on the way. Take a look at the video above to see how they keep the railroad tracks clear and cargo […]

Picture of a dreg for litium.
January 4, 2023 | Newsletter 2023 Janurary

The trucking industry is not opposed to clean air. Quite the contrary, the industry has invested and continues to invest in technologies to reduce emissions and fuel usage. The result is tremendous savings on both fronts. That being […]

Devine Blue Trucks lining next to colorful containers at the port of oakland
January 4, 2023 | Newsletter 2023 Janurary

CARB: Back in 2007, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted the Drayage Truck Regulation and Truck & Bus Rule banning pre-2010 trucks from all of California’s ports and roadways effective January 1, 2023. Up next, the Advanced […]

Women sitting in a blue truck driver seat.
January 4, 2023 | Newsletter 2023 Janurary

We will start 2023 with driver statistics. Top 10 distractions for truck drivers: Reaching for an object Reading Adjusting/monitoring devices integral to the vehicle Removing/adjusting clothes Adjusting/using an electronic device Reaching for food or drink Adjusting/using electronic dispatching […]

Truck part in a white background
January 4, 2023 | Newsletter 2023 Janurary

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 […]

Devine Blue truck in front of the port.
January 4, 2023 | Newsletter 2023 Janurary

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced it will takeover 51% of TraPac Terminals in Oakland and Los Angeles as well as YTI in Los Angeles. Previously MOL had the stake in TraPac and NYK in YTI. “These acquisitions […]

YETI coolers random colors
January 4, 2023 | Newsletter 2023 Janurary

Hundreds of Yeti coolers are washing ashore in Alaska after a container full of them fell overboard in rough waters in British Columbia. And, they are in good shape too.

December 2022

A brightly red colored truck with holiday lights decorated around its truck frame ready to spread the holiday spirit.
December 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 December

Can you believe it is December already and 2022 is nearing a close? We want to take this opportunity to humbly and whole-heartedly thank all of our customers, vendors, drivers and staff for all your support. It has […]

A picture on the left is Wanda Dench and on the right is Jamal Hinton.
December 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 December

Seven years ago, Wanda Dench sent her grandson a text regarding the Thanksgiving dinner details. Turns out her grandson had changed his number, and the text went to a complete stranger, a high school senior, Jamal Hinton. Jamal […]

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