May 2024

May 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 May

YOU CAN DO IT! Happy Mother’s Day to all the hardworking women and mothers out there. Whether you need a little boost or are giving one, kudos to you! You are appreciated!

May 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 May

The Port of Portland recently announced it will cease container operations and shutter its container terminal effective October 1, 2024. The port was losing money and was not able to come to terms with the state or a […]

April 2024

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

The above three minute video highlights the importance of trucking and truck drivers to the American economy and way of life. The trucking industry moves everything you eat, wear, and use on a daily basis. Please take a […]

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

Our sincerest sympathies are with all those who lost a loved one in the bride collapse. It is humbling to watch the videos of the accident. We commend the first responders, who with only ninety seconds to make […]

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

The old adage “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb” is not holding true this year. It certainly came in like a lion with a massive storm that dropped 100 inches of snow over […]

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

Most trucking companies around the country started with one truck, one driver, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The desire for freedom, independence, flexibility and earning power remain the motivating factors for the 350,000 independent drivers nationwide. Take a look […]

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

In June 2022, the US Congress passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA-22). This legislation prohibited ocean carriers from “unreasonably” refusing export cargo as well as “unreasonably” assessing demurrage and detention charges. It also gave the Federal Maritime […]

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

The federal government has entered the fray and has established Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates for trucks. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy Duty Vehicles – Phase 3. The […]

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

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 […]

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

In the push towards zero emission vehicles (ZEV), the federal government has come to realize they cannot quickly and effectively replicate the 40,000 commercial fueling stations across the country with electric charging or hydrogen stations. Instead, they have […]

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

Both cars and trucks have significantly reduced emissions since 1988. Tailpipe emissions of heavy-duty trucks have been reduced by 98.5% since that time. The next effect of this reductions is the total emissions of sixty trucks today equal […]

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

This teacher requires all phone calls received during his class to be answered on speaker phone. He did not see this coming.

April 1, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 April

This little guy is in his element. It must be fun to watch March Madness and the NBA playoffs along with him. He’s into it!

March 2024

March 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 March

In a huge win for motor carriers and cargo owners alike, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) sided with motor carriers in their suit against ocean carriers regarding the ability to use chassis of their choice. A bit of […]

March 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 March

We join the Port of Oakland in welcoming Carolyn Almquist as the port’s new Maritime Marketing Manager. Ms. Almquist was with APL/CMA-CGM for 25 years before coming on board at the Port of Oakland.

March 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 March

To help clear a backlog of vessels, SSA in Oakland will temporarily operate a hoot shift (0300-0800). But, do not get too excited, it is for vessel operations only. The terminals gates will remain closed to truck traffic.

March 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 March

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 […]

March 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 March

In March 2023, International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett instructed the local unions to cease contract negations covering local benefits and work rules. In a turn of events, Daggett has now given the locals not only a […]

March 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 March

The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) will pay terminal operator ICTS $20.5M to settle their outstanding lawsuit regarding job actions in Portland, OR. Back in 2011, ICTS began operating a terminal in Portland and used two members […]

March 3, 2024 | Newsletter 2024 March

It turns out Leap Day is not has cut and dry as once every four years. In actuality, it occurs in every year divisible by four, 2020, 2024, 2028, etc. However, Leap Day is not observed in years […]

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