Transportation Social Media and Updates

Aerospace Revenue Grows as Engines, Defence Offset Civil Slump
SocialMay 3, 2026

Aerospace Revenue Grows as Engines, Defence Offset Civil Slump

Melrose aerospace revenue rose in 2025 as engines, defence and aftermarket demand offset civil weakness. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/05/melrose-aerospace-revenue-rises-on.html

By The Metalnomist
Waymo’s Auto‑open Trunk Saves Forgotten Luggage
SocialMay 3, 2026

Waymo’s Auto‑open Trunk Saves Forgotten Luggage

This is odd because if you open the trunk at the beginning of the ride, Waymo will auto open the trunk when the ride ends so you don’t forget your stuff. He must have skipped his suitcase in the back...

By Whole Mars Catalog
Hybrid Wheeled Quadruped Redefines All‑Terrain Mobility
SocialMay 3, 2026

Hybrid Wheeled Quadruped Redefines All‑Terrain Mobility

Hybrid Mobility Unleashed: The All-Terrain Wheeled Quadruped via @ZappyZappy7 #Robotics #RPA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/NolSGhu2da

By Ron van Loon
Spirit's Collapse Sparks Summer Travel Uncertainty
SocialMay 3, 2026

Spirit's Collapse Sparks Summer Travel Uncertainty

Spirit Airline has gone bust in US.... Fuel running low... Airline stocks falling... People will think twice about flying this Summer... https://t.co/RKmatrLssE

By Donald Clark Plan B
Sarcastic Take on Using Tunnel to Reach Alameda
SocialMay 3, 2026

Sarcastic Take on Using Tunnel to Reach Alameda

great idea. let’s all go through that little tunnel to get to alameda all the time

By Whole Mars Catalog
BlackBerry Thrives Unseen, Powering 275 Million Cars
SocialMay 3, 2026

BlackBerry Thrives Unseen, Powering 275 Million Cars

BlackBerry didn’t disappear. It just moved where you don’t see it. Its software now runs inside 275 million cars, quietly powering systems people use every day without noticing. The real lesson. In tech, the winners are not always visible. https://t.co/J3TcQBb61t @wsj @bzcohen

By Spiros Margaris
Prediction Misses: Winner Edges Leader by 5 Seconds
SocialMay 3, 2026

Prediction Misses: Winner Edges Leader by 5 Seconds

Aside from a "sustainable" motorsport series being sponsored by an AI brand, what a goofy-ass prediction. Look at the gap to the leader and how many laps were completed. He won by 5 seconds too. #formulae

By Hadlee Simons
Alaska Driving Etiquette: Stay Cautious, Kind, and Prepared
SocialMay 3, 2026

Alaska Driving Etiquette: Stay Cautious, Kind, and Prepared

Unspoken rules of driving ghe AlCan: -assume “services closed” until proven otherwise -don’t pass a gas station unless your tank is so close to full it would be silly to top off -if the speed limit suddenly drops, it’s because some bullshit is...

By Halle Homel
Spirit's Collapse Removes Low‑Price Anchor, Raising All Airfares
SocialMay 3, 2026

Spirit's Collapse Removes Low‑Price Anchor, Raising All Airfares

Thoughts? We explain why Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy matters even if you never flew with them. We discuss how Spirit functioned as a price anchor in the airline industry, forcing competitors like United, Delta, and American to keep their prices competitive. We...

By Tall Guy Tycoon
PE‑owned Carrier Contracts Show Zero Concern
SocialMay 3, 2026

PE‑owned Carrier Contracts Show Zero Concern

This happens all the time. Carrier wise contracto s owned by PE that don't appear to give a shit

By Mark Cuban
Japan's Crude Shortage Forces Rare Mexican Purchases
SocialMay 3, 2026

Japan's Crude Shortage Forces Rare Mexican Purchases

Japan needs Canadian crude oil, but can’t get it. Why? There’s no additional export capacity. That’s why Japan is making rare purchases of crude from Mexico.

By Anas Alhajji
Seeing Spirit's Societal Role Despite Limited Use
SocialMay 3, 2026

Seeing Spirit's Societal Role Despite Limited Use

I didn't fly spirit much, but I did think there was a need and I see it's place in society

By Tall Guy Tycoon
Congress Must Fund DOT‑FBI Task Force Against Transport Crime
SocialMay 3, 2026

Congress Must Fund DOT‑FBI Task Force Against Transport Crime

Congress should fund a DOT + FBI task force to investigate and prosecute the organized criminals that have infected our transportation networks.

By Craig Fuller
Flatbed Volumes Hit Record, Driving AI Trucking Boom
SocialMay 3, 2026

Flatbed Volumes Hit Record, Driving AI Trucking Boom

Flatbed truckload volumes are at an all time high. Flatbeds are the best way to play the AI boom in trucking. https://t.co/raep5XWfjW

By Craig Fuller
Data Center Boom Pushes Flatbed Rates to Record High
SocialMay 3, 2026

Data Center Boom Pushes Flatbed Rates to Record High

Flatbed trucking spot rates hit a new all-time high at $4.07/mile. Data center construction is 7% of flatbed volumes and is driving a massive amount of material movement. Data center buildout is the largest infrastructure project in history and the...

By Craig Fuller
Industrial Freight Surge Fuels Economic Reshaping and Upside
SocialMay 3, 2026

Industrial Freight Surge Fuels Economic Reshaping and Upside

Its abnormal because our economy is being reshaped right in front of our eyes. We are seeing massive surges of freight demand out of the industrials for AI datacenter construction, energy/power production, and defense. Plus, our industrials are cheaper relative to other...

By Craig Fuller
SCOTUS Montgomery Decision Could Upend Broker Liability
SocialMay 3, 2026

SCOTUS Montgomery Decision Could Upend Broker Liability

The SCOTUS Montgomery case is the most important topic of the summer in freight. If broker liability gets overturned, it will be massive for the mega truckload carriers and deadly for freight brokers and small truckers.

By Craig Fuller
World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled
SocialMay 3, 2026

World's Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart Unveiled

KVV Electric: The World’s Smallest Foldable Smart Golf Cart with Remote Control by @DonaldTunp75739 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/7B8x0SBWCt

By Ron van Loon
Domestic Economy Flights Surge to $800–$1000, Threatening Family Vacations
SocialMay 3, 2026

Domestic Economy Flights Surge to $800–$1000, Threatening Family Vacations

It’s wild to see economy class domestic flights starting at $800 for 5am and $1000+ for mid day. Lots of family vacations are going to be ruined this year.

By Bryan Beal
New Yellow Fleet Highlights Piracy, Blockades, Mariner Plight
SocialMay 3, 2026

New Yellow Fleet Highlights Piracy, Blockades, Mariner Plight

Hoped on @BBCAMERICA to discuss Somali pirates, dueling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Sea, and the plight of trapped merchant mariners in the Persian Gulf - a new Yellow Fleet. @campbelledu https://t.co/ukq7OkQuz8

By Sal Mercogliano
Diesel Soars to $7.50 as Tesla Semi Rolls Out
SocialMay 3, 2026

Diesel Soars to $7.50 as Tesla Semi Rolls Out

Two things happened almost simultaneously: - Diesel hit $7.50 per gallon - @Tesla Semi produced its first unit off its new high-volume production line in Sparks, Nevada on April 29, 2026. https://t.co/ZDUV34vxAz https://t.co/QpK0wp2y29

By Jigar Shah
Saying Goodbye to Spirit: What We'll Miss
SocialMay 3, 2026

Saying Goodbye to Spirit: What We'll Miss

Everything I’ll miss about @spiritairlines, and I *promise* you’ll miss at least one of these, too. Godspeed, Spirit.

By Zach Griff
JetBlue‑Spirit Merger Feels Like Two Drunks Balancing.
SocialMay 3, 2026

JetBlue‑Spirit Merger Feels Like Two Drunks Balancing.

“Putting together JetBlue and Spirit was a bit like having two drunks holding each other up.” https://t.co/fu8co84Shu

By Matt Stoller
Airlines May Swap Crew Members for Cross‑Country Commuting
SocialMay 3, 2026

Airlines May Swap Crew Members for Cross‑Country Commuting

I don't know if this is true but one of the reasons this may happen is that airlines use each other for crew "commuting" to and from their trips. I have a feeling Delta used Spirit a lot to get...

By Nathan Strang
Airlines Celebrate the Demise of Spirit Airlines
SocialMay 3, 2026

Airlines Celebrate the Demise of Spirit Airlines

And if you were one of those airlines you are quite happy Spirit is dead.

By Matt Stoller
Trillions Spent, Roads Still Terrible: A Costly Failure
SocialMay 3, 2026

Trillions Spent, Roads Still Terrible: A Costly Failure

Congress gave you $2 Trillion to fix our nation’s infrastructure 5+ years ago But the roads still suck. $2T is forty Iran wars if your math is righr.

By John Konrad
Spirit Airlines Greets Critics with Open Arms
SocialMay 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines Greets Critics with Open Arms

As people dump on the Spirit experience today, I’m remembering the legendary announcement one of their flight attendants made: “Welcome to Spirit Airlines. And to those of you who said you’d never fly us again: Welcome back.”

By David Slotnick
Delta Cancels Hundreds of Flights Due to Crew Restrictions
SocialMay 2, 2026

Delta Cancels Hundreds of Flights Due to Crew Restrictions

Delta Air Lines Meltdown — Hundreds Of Flights Canceled While Rivals Run Fine Amid Internal “Crew Restrictions” - View from the Wing https://t.co/TvabeMebTB

By Gary Leff
Driverless Truck Completes First 230‑Mile Commercial Delivery
SocialMay 2, 2026

Driverless Truck Completes First 230‑Mile Commercial Delivery

For the first time, a driverless commercial truck delivered freight, completing a 230-mile route from Houston to Dallas. https://t.co/DW9N98wW3D

By Vala Afshar
Competition Keeps Prices Fair and Jobs Secure
SocialMay 2, 2026

Competition Keeps Prices Fair and Jobs Secure

Oh are people celebrating Spirit Airlines shutting down like it’s funny? Competition is the best thing as a consumer it helps keep prices fair. It ensures jobs and wages.

By loveleighlove
Airline Bankrupt
SocialMay 2, 2026

Airline Bankrupt

These clowns are acting like Spirit is the first airline bankruptcy. There have been 200+ since deregulation. What we need here is some good old fashion public regulation. And that's been obvious. I wrote it in 2024 as well.

By Matt Stoller
The Downfall of Spirit Airlines Explained
SocialMay 2, 2026

The Downfall of Spirit Airlines Explained

Who killed Spirit Airlines? Here's everything you need to know about what happened and why. https://t.co/fu8co84Shu

By Matt Stoller
Regulatory Constraints Threaten Airline and Local TV Viability
SocialMay 2, 2026

Regulatory Constraints Threaten Airline and Local TV Viability

Nice DNC spin, @SRuhle. Airlines hedge against a rise in aviation fuel costs all the time. Spirit needed scale with @JetBlue to survive but @SenWarren & @PeteButtigieg & @AGomez are happy to see their regulatory constraints outlive the industries...

By Ted Hearn
Chicago-Built Models Deserve Nationwide Legal Approval
SocialMay 2, 2026

Chicago-Built Models Deserve Nationwide Legal Approval

These were just built in Chicago, and they should be legal to be built in every zip code in the USA.

By Hayden Clarkin (The Transit Guy)
Dual‑Arm Bipedal Robot Tackles Heavy‑Load Logistics
SocialMay 2, 2026

Dual‑Arm Bipedal Robot Tackles Heavy‑Load Logistics

Dual-Arm Bipedal #Robot Designed for High-Payload Logistics Operations by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/tW6TXYMUQd

By Ron van Loon
Big Airlines Blamed for Spirit’s Downfall Amid Price Wars
SocialMay 2, 2026

Big Airlines Blamed for Spirit’s Downfall Amid Price Wars

Oh wow well you look at that, the big airlines had Spirit Airlines killed. Weird. It couldn't have to do with Spirit forcing them to lower prices on competitive routes. Nah. https://t.co/Qb6MlBZ8vQ https://t.co/irqBA4f9FE

By Matt Stoller
Good Business Like Delta Benefits Customers
SocialMay 2, 2026

Good Business Like Delta Benefits Customers

Talking about how @Delta is better. Sure it is good business but good business most of the times brings something positive to customers

By Carolina Milanesi
Teenage SF Streets Feel Surreal in Driverless Ride
SocialMay 2, 2026

Teenage SF Streets Feel Surreal in Driverless Ride

I drove these SF city streets as a teenager so it’s still pretty trippy to be driven around them in a driverless car 🤯 https://t.co/VWByQpIADx

By Lily Ray
Delivery Apps Set to Expand Beyond Meals, Market Booms
SocialMay 2, 2026

Delivery Apps Set to Expand Beyond Meals, Market Booms

Very, very bullish on this. Think about the premium people are already willing to pay for meal delivery apps and then include all the other applications (medicine, batteries, small consumer goods, industrial supplies, spare parts, etc). Definitely regulatory issues to still work...

By Chad Griffiths
Launching Standing Airlines: $100M Funded Low-Cost Travel
SocialMay 2, 2026

Launching Standing Airlines: $100M Funded Low-Cost Travel

In the wake of the Spirit Airlines news, I’m excited to announce the launch of my new low-cost travel alternative: Standing Airlines. Raising $100m on $100m post ✈️ https://t.co/HgF36BnkDs

By Darren Marble
Cavorite X7: Hybrid Aircraft Merges Helicopter Lift with Plane Speed
SocialMay 2, 2026

Cavorite X7: Hybrid Aircraft Merges Helicopter Lift with Plane Speed

Meet the Cavorite X7: A Hybrid Aircraft That Takes Off Like a Helicopter and Flies Like a Plane by @spaceandtech_ #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/EDxmMvVSx4

By Ron van Loon
Fans Want Spirit’s Final Plane Honored With Water Cannon
SocialMay 2, 2026

Fans Want Spirit’s Final Plane Honored With Water Cannon

hope Spirit Airlines gives this last plane a proper water cannon send-off on the tarmac like they do when pilots retire https://t.co/xTUPGJHSlO

By Trung Phan
United's Seats so Cramped, Tray Tables Get Belly Cutouts
SocialMay 2, 2026

United's Seats so Cramped, Tray Tables Get Belly Cutouts

United’s Seats Are So Tight, Tray Tables Need Cutouts For Passenger Bellies [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/mdNsYSQa9m

By Gary Leff
China Eastern Brake Failure Exposes Airbus Redundancy Flaw
SocialMay 2, 2026

China Eastern Brake Failure Exposes Airbus Redundancy Flaw

Total brake system failure of China Eastern... . Check out the fault messages.... thrust reversers were the only lifeline. A full collapse of all five redundant braking modes is almost unthinkable. Each wheel group is independent, yet everything failed. Airbus...

By Fahad Naim
Ethiopia Surpasses Europe: 60% New Cars Are Electric
SocialMay 2, 2026

Ethiopia Surpasses Europe: 60% New Cars Are Electric

In 2024, more than 60% of new cars sold in Ethiopia were fully electric. That’s not a typo. Ethiopia is one of the world’s least motorised countries. It now ranks alongside global EV leaders by share of new car sales. Ahead...

By Jan Rosenow
Getting Ready for a 12‑Hour, Three‑Stop Overnight Flight
SocialMay 2, 2026

Getting Ready for a 12‑Hour, Three‑Stop Overnight Flight

Preparing for my overnight flight from Punta Arenas 🇨🇱 to Guayaquil 🇪🇨 : 12 hours, 3 airports, economy cabin. https://t.co/pfc3ju5l6U

By Richard Bernabe
Captain's Heartbeat Syncs Perfectly with Engine Thrust
SocialMay 2, 2026

Captain's Heartbeat Syncs Perfectly with Engine Thrust

At this moment, the Captain’s heartbeat and the engine thrust were in perfect sync 💓🔥

By Fahad Naim
Delta Beats United in Service, Seats, and Respect
SocialMay 2, 2026

Delta Beats United in Service, Seats, and Respect

So @Delta is just a superior airline. Treat you like adults and with respect. Superior clubs. Good first class seats that are actually clean with legroom. The captain just walked out and did the announcements himself. The opposite of @united....

By Patrick Moorhead
US Trains Lag Behind Europe's High‑speed Efficiency
SocialMay 2, 2026

US Trains Lag Behind Europe's High‑speed Efficiency

I’m on a train from Providence to NYC, and if I was still in Spain, this trip would take roughly 1 hour with high speed rail. It currently takes 3.5 hours.

By Hayden Clarkin (The Transit Guy)