Allegra Al SmadiOct 84 min readThe Impact of Hurricane Milton on the Trucking Industry: Financial and Operational ConsequencesAs Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s west coast, the trucking industry is once again facing severe disruptions, much like those...
Allegra Al SmadiJul 231 min readATTN Permittees: No permitted travel for Alabama from the end of August into SeptemberThe Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Vehicle Enforcement Office will be closed Monday, September 2nd, 2024. NO PERMITTED...
Allegra Al SmadiJul 221 min readATTN Permittees: No TxPROS Availability During MaintenanceThe Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) is scheduled for maintenance, starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23....
Allegra Al SmadiMar 272 min readNavigating Disruption: Impact of Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse on Heavy Haul and Pilot Car IndustryPhoto Credit: Matt Rourke via AP News The recent collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has sent shockwaves through the...
Allegra Al SmadiJan 172 min readTackling the $800 Million Trucking Fraud Challenge: TIA Warns CongressThe trucking industry, a vital artery of the U.S. supply chain, is facing an $800 million challenge due to rampant fraud, warns the...
Allegra Al SmadiSep 3, 20232 min readEnhancing Safety and Comfort for Truckers: Wyoming's Interstate 80 Winter Freight/BUILD ProjectIn the vast expanse of Wyoming's highways, where winter storms can be relentless and highway closures a common occurrence, the Wyoming...
Mustafa OsamaAug 28, 20231 min readFire Forces Closure of Third-Largest Oil Refinery in the US, Operated by MarathonA storage tank fire that erupted at the Garyville refinery in southern Louisiana on August 25 has prompted Marathon Petroleum Corp. to...
Mustafa OsamaAug 25, 20232 min readIntense Competition Unfolds Over Yellow Corp.'s Terminals Amid Bankruptcy ProceedingsThe race to acquire Yellow Corp.'s 169 terminals has ignited as the Nashville-based less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier navigates...
Mustafa OsamaAug 24, 20231 min readRevolutionizing the Trucking Industry: Old Dominion, Yellow, and Estes Embrace InnovationTrucking giant Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has put forth a substantial offer of $1.5 billion to acquire Yellow Corp.'s 169 terminals,...
Mustafa OsamaAug 23, 20232 min readExploring Werner's Appeals Verdict in Texas - A Legal AnalysisIn the ever-evolving landscape of the trucking industry, legal matters often play a crucial role in shaping the way companies operate and...
Allegra Al SmadiAug 14, 20232 min readStrengthening Safety Measures: FMCSA Renewal of Motor Carrier Accident Recordkeeping RequirementsIn a recent development, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has invited public input on its decision to renew...
Allegra Al SmadiAug 9, 20233 min readEmpowering Efficiency: North Dakota's Trucking Industry Gains Flexibility with New Permitting LawIn a significant move towards enhancing efficiency and productivity in North Dakota's trucking industry, a new law has been passed that...
Allegra Al SmadiAug 9, 20233 min readNavigating the Road Ahead: The Pilot Car IndustryIn the vast and complex world of transportation, one industry often operates just under the radar but plays a crucial role in ensuring...