October 2022

October 3, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 October

When the University of Nevada, Reno needed to expand, it put four rundown, historic, craftsman homes on the demolition block. These homes dated back to the 1890’s and would have been a shame to lose. A few brave […]

Two people with orange vest on a crane next to blue containers
October 3, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 October

Since negotiations began in late May, there has been relative silence and peace on the subject of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union’s (ILWU) contract negotiations with the employer group Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). However, frustration is now […]

October 3, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 October

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 […]

green shirt with yellow letters stating Las Vegas A's
October 3, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 October

From the start of the project, the Oakland A’s have said they will pay for the waterfront stadium on what is now Howard Terminal in Oakland with private funds. Well…that statement is not true by any measure. The […]

October 3, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 October

Inflight fun was had by passengers on a recent Southwest flight bound for Hawaii when the airline and Guitar Center joined forces to give travelers a ukulele and a lesson. What an awesome way to break up a […]

October 3, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 October

We have been a SmartWay Partner for some time and are pleased to announce we have been named a SmartWay High Performer. What is a SmartWay High Performer? While thousands of companies partner with the Environmental Protection Agency […]

October 3, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 October

For hundreds of years, the ocean carriers have held the cards, but 2022 may just be the year to balance the scales. So far this year, we have seen the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) […]

September 2022

Devine Iconic Blue Trucks lined up in Playa for Burning Man.
September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

Burning Man (and Devine) return to the Playa after a three-year, pandemic-caused, hiatus. It’ll be a dusty, hot, and as free-spirited as ever.

Family members standing in front of Devine Intermodal Office. Showing off different generation working during the summer.
September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

Is it a sad state of affairs that we think a summer job in the supply chain chaos is fun? No matter how you answer that question, rest assured, working at Devine is fun. We needed some extra […]

Halloween jack-o-lantern in front of a orange background.
September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

Uh-oh, Hershey announced there will likely be shortages of candy this Halloween. The horror! Despite working on chocolate candy production since April, the company is having trouble keeping up with demand. It seems everyone is reaching for the […]

Picture of two 80 impala, Red on the left and Green on the right driving down Downtown Reno.
September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS In case you missed Hot August Nights, or even if you did not miss it, click on the link above for short video of the cars and fun

Two people with orange vest on a crane next to blue containers
September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

It has been a quiet month on the labor negotiation front. The sides continue to meet and hammer through the details, and the West Coast waterfront continues to operate without labor disruptions. All good news. We are hopeful […]

Picture of a truck part for the monthly trivia quiz
September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

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 […]

Oakland new proposed stadium, with concept art of families sitting in a open field
September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

Supply Chain interests are still swinging for the fences in the battle with Oakland A’s, the City of Oakland, the Port of Oakland, and now the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) over the Oakland A’s proposed ballpark, […]

Video link of Free way rescue
September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

FREEWAY RESCUE Once again, drivers come to the rescue. This time, however, it is not because they delivered food, medical supplies and other goods during the midst of a pandemic but rather aiding in the rescue of a […]

September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

A week ago on August 25, 2022, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted in favor of their regulation requiring the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEV) in California. The regulation requires 35% of the new cars sold […]

Grandmother holding her grand child
September 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 September

They come in 100’s in this family. WOW!

August 2022

Protesters blocking trucks from entering Port of Oakland
August 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 August

If you did not know what AB5 was prior to July 2022, you do now. In an attempt to get California’s governor to delay the implementation of AB5, drivers protested and voiced their intention to maintain their independence […]

Picture of a wedding in Hawaii beach front
August 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 August

Dillon and Riley Murphy had an unwelcome guest at their wedding, Tropical Storm Darby. Take a look at the above video. You will be happy to know the cake survived.

View of a warehouse, with a devine truck infront
August 1, 2022 | Newsletter 2022 August

With college classes set to start soon, if you have a student heading off to University Nevada, Reno (UNR) here are some suggestions for cheap eats in the area: Archie’s Giant Hamburgers Pho999 Mi Ranchito Sup Crazy D’s […]

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