Independence Day long weekend creates extra opportunities for thieves
The upcoming US Independence Day falling on a Friday will create increased risks for cargo shipments due to reduced schedules and increased periods of unattended freight. Cargo security firm Overhaul warns that organized crime groups may exploit this, staging strategic thefts, especially of high-va...
Uber Freight and DAT iQ predict a decrease in demand for freight transportation due to tariffs
Demand for cargo transportation is expected to decrease due to the introduction of tariffs and a weakening of the manufacturing sector. According to Uber Freight's forecast for the second quarter of 2025, a 1% increase in fares could reduce demand by 0. 15% or more. Dan Crook, an analyst at...
West Virginia has expanded its "Give Way" Law to include service vehicles and any stationary vehicles with warning lights. It comes into force on July 11, 2025. These changes, covering emergency alarms and reflective signs, are aimed at improving the safety of all road users. Several other states,...
Three large transportation companies – Old Dominion Freight Line, Saia and XPO – faced a decrease in traffic volumes in May. The preliminary results of the second quarter indicate that, despite the traditional recovery during this period, the freight transportation market remains stagnant. Old Domi...
More than 120 truck drivers suspended for bypassing weighing stations in Oregon
In the late spring of 2025, in late April and early May, the Oregon State Police with the support of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) conducted two large-scale raids on the I-84 highway. The aim was to identify violations among truck drivers. During these events, which took pla...
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