Ocean Shipping & Ports
Rena Grounding Led to 93,000-Gallon Spill and New Zealand Inquiry
The Rena struck Astrolabe Reef in 2011, spilling oil into the Bay of Plenty. Investigators traced the grounding to voyage planning and watchkeeping failures.
Fleet & Transport Ops
Ocean Shipping & Ports
Rena Grounding Led to 93,000-Gallon Spill and New Zealand Inquiry
The Rena struck Astrolabe Reef in 2011, spilling oil into the Bay of Plenty. Investigators traced the grounding to voyage planning and watchkeeping failures.
Ocean Shipping & Ports
El Faro Sinking: Flooding, Propulsion Loss and Safety Failures Led to 33 Deaths
El Faro sank near Hurricane Joaquin after flooding and propulsion loss; investigators cited navigation, weather information and safety management failures.
Trucking & Freight
Owner-Operator Net Income Rose 10.4% as Freight Rates Rebounded in 2026
Owner-operator income climbed, but diesel and maintenance costs absorbed part of the gains as capacity tightened and spot rates rose.
Trucking & Freight
ACT Research Sees Electric Truck Adoption Picking Up After 2030
ACT expects gradual zero-emission truck adoption, with fleet economics and charging improvements shaping growth after 2030.
Trucking & Freight
How Fleets Can Connect ELD Data and Dash Cam Video
Linking ELD records with dash cam footage can give fleet teams a synchronized view of events, support coaching and simplify record review.