On December 12, 2025, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors approved $55 million in funding for 36 transportation projects across 14 cities in San Diego County. This investment marks the largest Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) cycle since the program’s launch in 2009, reinforcing the region’s commitment to improving infrastructure, mobility,
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There’s an ongoing issue that truckers across the United States are facing: the severe shortage of safe and accessible truck parking. While often overlooked, this problem has major implications not only for drivers, but for the entire supply chain. Truck drivers operate under strict Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, which limit them to a maximum
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The escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran have raised global concerns over fuel prices, particularly with disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway is one of the most critical oil transit routes in the world, with roughly 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption passing through it each day. When access to
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The recent Supply Chain Dive article on Hormel Foods underscores a reality many businesses are facing today: rising transportation costs are structural, persistent, and increasingly unpredictable. Between higher freight rates, commodity inflation, and tariff pressures, companies are being squeezed from multiple directions at once. However, what further complicates this already fragile environment is the growing
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A recent news report from CBS 8 San Diego has sparked widespread discussion about a proposed “mileage tax” in California. Despite the viral headlines, the legislation at the center of the debate, Assembly Bill 1421 (AB 1421), does not create a new tax. Instead, it extends the state’s research into how California may fund road
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently highlighted the Top 5 Vehicle Inspection Violations of 2025, offering important insight for fleets and professional drivers focused on safety and compliance. According to FMCSA data, the most common violations include: Missing periodic inspection paperwork Brakes out of adjustment Required lights not working Tires leaking or underinflated
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Across the United States, truck parking shortages have long challenged commercial drivers and fleet managers. With limited safe and designated spots along major freight corridors, many drivers have been forced to park on highway shoulders, ramps, or other unsafe areas simply to comply with federal hours-of-service rest requirements. This creates safety risks, driver fatigue, and
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A proposed Western Gateway fuel pipeline backed by Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan has generated strong investor interest as a major infrastructure project designed to connect California with refined gasoline and diesel supplies from the Midwest. By creating a more direct fuel supply route, the project has the potential to support long-term fuel availability and
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Oregon is implementing significant changes to its transportation funding structure that directly impact trucking companies and commercial fleets operating in the state. Under House Bill 3991, the Oregon Legislature approved an increase to the Oregon motor vehicle fuel tax and use fuel tax, raising the rate from $0.40 to $0.46 per gallon. This fuel tax
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The Port of San Diego is advancing sustainable freight with its proposed Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub, a project designed to expand charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks operating near the waterfront. The recently released Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) outlines plans for high-capacity chargers, on-site solar generation, and battery storage systems, which
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