The transportation and freight forwarding industries are experiencing an increasing number of cyberattacks. A Trellix report from April 2025 reveals that in the first quarter of this year, 2.4 times more (136%) Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) were detected in the United States than in the last quarter of 2024. The most affected sector was telecommunications […]
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), representing 150,000 truck drivers, enthusiastically supported President Donald Trump’s decision to reinstate the enforcement of English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers. OOIDA President Todd Spencer emphasized: “Basic English proficiency is essential for reading crucial road signs, understanding instructions in emergency situations, and communicating with law enforcement. Road signs […]
For professional truck drivers who have been driving on American roads for a few years, the action taking place in May is no surprise, as it has been held annually since 1988. The CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) International Roadcheck will take place from May 13th to 15th, and certified inspectors will be paying special […]
Yes, and the transportation industry has also seen its share! Artificial intelligence will be taking care of truck drivers’ health. Offshift (Offshift.ai) is a company whose goal is to improve the health and well-being of truck drivers. The founders of Offshift perfectly understand the specific challenges associated with performing this difficult profession. Long hours behind […]
A group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced a bill that would allow qualified truck drivers to receive a tax credit of $7,500 over the next two years. The initiative, introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Pat Ryan (Democrat of New York) and co-sponsored by Congressmen Zachary Nunn (Republican of Iowa) and Mark Amodei […]
The life of a truck driver is more than just long hauls across endless highways; it’s a lifestyle marked by unique challenges and significant personal sacrifices. Recent research sheds light on the complex realities of this profession, exploring the various pressures drivers face that directly impact their mental and physical health, relationships with loved ones, […]
Transport companies have long struggled with negative reactions from drivers to the installation of cameras monitoring both the road in front of the truck and the interior of the cabin. The reasons for drivers’ aversion to the use of this technology are varied, but privacy is usually the main argument. It should be mentioned that […]
Independent truck drivers and small trucking companies often struggle with the difficulties of daily work, too many responsibilities including finding loads, negotiating rates, and a range of administrative tasks. Tapan Chaudhari, founder and CEO of Hey Bubba, decided to solve these problems by launching Bubba AI (bubba.ai) – an intelligent, AI-powered dispatcher designed specifically for […]
At the end of February, at one of the railway crossings in Chicago, a truck carrying expensive electronics was blocked by passenger cars and robbed in broad daylight. The police have not recorded such a brazen theft in our city before, and therefore law enforcement officers are wondering whether this is the beginning of a […]
Independent truck drivers and small trucking companies often struggle with the difficulties of daily work, too many responsibilities, including finding loads, negotiating rates, and a range of administrative tasks. Tapan Chaudhari, founder and CEO of Hey Bubba, decided to solve these problems by launching Bubba AI (bubba.ai) – an intelligent AI-based dispatcher designed specifically for […]
