WASHINGTON (AP) — Preliminary data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) indicates a notable rise in large truck crashes involving companies that entered the industry since 2018. This trend was highlighted during the FMCSA's annual Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum by statistician Dan Burrill. The addendum focused on...
The theft of a Malibu trailer serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of carriers’ assets.
The theft of a Malibu trailer serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of carriers' assets. Last December, John, a Malibu homebuilder, faced a major setback when his trailer and $300,000 worth of wood were stolen from his garage. Despite securing the trailer, thieves broke the lock and took the...
Long lines at the Texas border due to ‘computer issues’
Long lines at the Texas border: Customs system issues on both sides of the US-Mexico border have caused cargo truck drivers to be delayed at the port of entry in El Paso, Texas. Hundreds of commercial trucks have reported waiting in hours-long lines to cross the border from the Mexican...