Monthly Archives: January 2022

What’s happening? The US has its 1st EV fire trucks in Los Angeles and Rancho Cucamonga. The trucks arrived from Austria. Why is this important? There are only 3 fully EV drive train fire trucks in existence: Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai. How will this be important? The adaptable trucks are anticipated to have less maintenance […]

What’s happening? Everyone is talking about supply chain. Some experts say this is nothing new in that the transition to 24/7 supply chain has been ongoing Why is this important? Some shipping companies are offering incentives for truckers to collect containers on nights and weekends & incentives for timely pickups. Some ports are opening pop […]

What is happening? New year, hello! 2022, and new laws, SB 911 (2021 | TX) around delivery services in Texas. Why is this important? The state laws specifically pre-empt city ordinances and limit misleading uses of trademarks, fees that are not agreed to in writing are prohibited, provide mechanisms for customers to complain to the […]

What’s happening? Transportation policy experts say that 2021 transportation policies have added a distinct element of social equity. Why is this important? Transportation policy now uses phrases like “universal basic mobility.” We’ve talked about cities eliminating fees for transportation in the heat of the pandemic and beyond. It isn’t limited to L.A., it is also […]

What is happening? Colorado Transportation Commission reduced the amount of greenhouse gases & support the state’s push for more EVs Why is this important? Opposition came from a group of business interest groups that says the regulations harm an ongoing investment in relieving traffic congestion How will this be important? The Transportation Commissions work dovetailed with regulations […]