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Law enforcement in five states join forces for week-long 'Operation Southern Slow Down' Starting on Monday, law enforcement agencies in five states will partner for a major traffic enforcement effort.

Southwest Airlines is teaming up with Archer to give passengers electric flying taxis The partnership between Southwest Airlines and Archer Aviation could allow flyers to bypass road traffic on the way to and from the airport.

FHWA will be at leading a panel discussion on the benefits and challenges of implementing . Join us to gain insights from industry leaders on operations, safety, policy, technology, & public adoption.

Kona Global Logistics prioritizes the safety of our O/O and the drivers all year round. We encourage you to mark your calendars for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver July 7-13, 2024. Over this week, law enforcement and authorities throughout North America will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle drivers engaging in unsafe driving behaviors, such as speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, drunk or drugged driving, etc. Visit the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) website for details.

This year, during Operation Safe Driver, inspectors will focus on reckless, careless or dangerous driving. Visit the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) resources page to learn about the dangers drivers may encounter on roadways.

Please prepare accordingly and ensure your company meets all safety and inspection requirements.

Best Regards,

KGL Team

Tomorrow, May 5, is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (US). (On Sundays, we only post pictures as a break from the heavy content all week, so posting this a day early).

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Social Work program website: "It’s estimated that 4 out of 5 Native women experience some form of violence in their lifetime. Native women also face murder rates more than 10 times the national average. Despite efforts to raise awareness, of the 5,712 cases of MMIWG in the United States, only 116 were included in the Department of Justice (DOJ) database."

The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) website also states, "These disappearances or murders are often connected to domestic violence, dating violence, s*xual assault, stalking, and s*x trafficking. The intersection of gender-based violence and MMIW is heavily intertwined. It is important to understand the connection between domestic, dating, and s*xual violence and the high incidence of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) in the United States."

The NIWRC website explains that the day, May 5, was picked because it is the birthday of a 21-year-old named Hanna Harris (Northern Cheyenne) who went missing and was found murdered on the Northern Cheynene Reservation in 2013.

May is also Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Awareness Month. (from ACF website)

Sources:
https://www.socialwork.va.gov/National-Day-Awareness-MMIWG.asp #:~:text=May%205th%20is%20recognized,(MMIWG)%20throughout%20the%20nation.
https://www.niwrc.org/mmiw-awareness
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2023/05/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-peoples-mmip-awareness-month (ACF)

Nikola suspects 'foul play' in semi-truck fires in Phoenix Nikola suspects 'foul play' in the semi-truck fires at the company's headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Yahoo Finance Automotive Reporter Pras Subramanian breaks down what happened and the company's stock movement.

FMCSA's final guidance on broker authority for dispatchers FMCSA stands by its interim guidance from November 2022 on whether dispatch services should be considered brokers but offers clarification with final guidance.

Paccar recalls Peterbilt trucks after 6 under hood fires Paccar Inc. is recalling 4,914 Peterbilt Model 579 Class 8 trucks because a misplaced fastener can chafe alternator insulation to catch fire.

Borderlands: Exports of Mexican-built cargo trucks up 34% in May This week in Borderlands: Exports of Mexican-built cargo trucks up 34% in May; a California commercial border crossing project receives $140 million; Mexico opens a $175 million highway project to boost trade with Texas; and a U.S. logistics firm is building a $2.7 million border export hub in Mexic...

FMCSA to consider requiring proficiency tests for new carriers A 14-year-old petition filed by a truck safety group to strengthen new-entrant requirements has finally been greenlighted for public scrutiny.

Operation Safe Driver Week to focus on speeding “Unfortunately there are still drivers on the road that give the rest a bad name. We’re as an industry looking to change that perception,” Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle said.

FMCSA’s broker rulemaking coming soon, administrator says The FMCSA is working on the broker transparency issue “very intently” and plans to start a rulemaking soon, the agency’s administrator says.

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Weekly NTI Update: May 15, 2023 Weekly NTI Update

HSBC: Freight Rates Expected to Rise as Contract Season Ends and Labor Issues Persist The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) experienced a slight increase of 0.3% week-on-week as carriers aim to strengthen spot rates during the conclusion of Transpacific contract negotiations, pointing to an...

Tanker truck driver dies after rig explodes into massive fireball, rocking Maryland neighborhood - TheTrucker.com FREDERICK, Md. — A tanker truck hauling a flammable liquid crashed on a Maryland highway on March 4 and caught fire, killing the driver and damaging

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Broker oversight, truck speed limiters among 2023 policy action items Congress and the Biden administration will aim to advance trucking policy despite the potential gridlock of divided government.

Borderlands: Xometry CEO predicts expanded manufacturing in US This week in Borderlands: Xometry CEO predicts expanded manufacturing in US; Costa Rica pushes to join USMCA trade pact; Texas port in negotiations for large-scale green ammonia plant; and $900K in m**h seized at Laredo port of entry.

We are hiring Experienced Class A CDL Truck Drivers. Per Diem pay $350 - $450 per day, rates based on driving record. Min 2 years of experience required. Must be able pass drug screening.
Paid Christmas vacation after 90 days of employment.
Safety bonuses. Referal bonuses.

[email protected]

Hiring reliable over-the-road (OTR) Truck Drivers to join our fleet team. You must be at least 21 years old, have a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), and have no more than one accident or moving violation on your driving record in the past five years. We prefer candidates with at least one year of OTR experience and the flexibility to take long haul jobs. Some overnights are required. Once hired, you must pass a background check and drug test.

Kona Global Logistics updated their business hours.

✅We Are Hiring company drivers min 6 months of experience required
✅pay rates $0.60-0.75 cents per mile or 25%-30% from gross(salary based on experience and driving record)
✅1099 Contractor
✅Monthly bonuses based on safety, performance, on-time delivery, fuel and toll roads usage
✅One paid Christmas week vacation($1000)
✅No Touch Freight
✅Direct Deposit every Monday(after 6 pm)
✅No deposits, get paid after first week of work
✅Fuel cards, EzPass, Pre- Pass, company credit card
✅Established lanes/contracts
✅Dryvan/Refer, trucks governed 75 pmh
✅Referral program
✅Health insurance after 6 months of employment
✅Based out of SC and OH
✅OWNER OPERATORS welcome
For inquiries feel free to call or text:
917.946.3338
Email: [email protected]