How the New HOURs Act Will Improve Shipping Efficiency

Improved efficiency is the overall goal of the legislators who proposed the Honest Operators Undertaking Road Safety, or “HOURS,” Act on June 21st. Lawmakers hope to improve highway safety and boost the economy by exempting drivers from hours-of-service regulations within 150 air-miles of their load’s source. This exemption specifically targets drivers who transport fresh produce…

How Fireworks are Transported for the Fourth of July

As the Fourth of July approaches, over 250 million pounds of pyrotechnics will be transported and distributed across the United States. Trucks carrying these items must follow strict regulations to ensure safety when transporting explosive products.   High Demand Fireworks are the most common tradition in the United States for the Fourth of July. With…