Transportation Social Media and Updates

AirBorneo to Wet‑Lease Three Boeing 737‑800s
SocialMar 31, 2026

AirBorneo to Wet‑Lease Three Boeing 737‑800s

NSTExclusive: Sarawak’s new airline AirBorneo is believed to be wet leasing three Boeing B737-800 jets from ACMI operator, Ascend Airways Malaysia. Read more ⬇️ Disclaimer: Pix is an ATR given that AirBorneo hasn’t gotten the narrowbody jets with its livery as...

By Bilqis Bahari
1980s Trucking Paid So Well, Reps Got Company Cars
SocialMar 31, 2026

1980s Trucking Paid So Well, Reps Got Company Cars

How do you know that trucking was more lucrative in the 1980's? This was every truckload sales rep was issued as their company car https://t.co/DaCeK0AGVA

By Craig Fuller
Korean Air Enters Emergency Mode Over Iran‑War Oil Spike
SocialMar 31, 2026

Korean Air Enters Emergency Mode Over Iran‑War Oil Spike

Korean Air to shift to emergency mode in April amid rising oil prices from Iran war https://t.co/sLGC9oTA8f

By Jamie Freed
Three Frontier Passengers Arrested Over Unpaid Carry‑On Fee
SocialMar 31, 2026

Three Frontier Passengers Arrested Over Unpaid Carry‑On Fee

3 Frontier Airlines Passengers Arrested at MIA After Not Paying For a Second Carry-On Bag https://t.co/dYZPQlGwzf

By Johnny Jet
Aerial Motorcycle Soars Through Forest, Star Wars‑Style
SocialMar 31, 2026

Aerial Motorcycle Soars Through Forest, Star Wars‑Style

Futuristic Aerial Motorcycle Flies Through Forest Like Star Wars by @Volonaut #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech ech https://t.co/7ZLPGbyF8F

By Ron van Loon
Second‑largest Registry Seeks Vessels for Marshall Islands Gas Haul
SocialMar 31, 2026

Second‑largest Registry Seeks Vessels for Marshall Islands Gas Haul

The 2nd largest ship registry in the world needs ships to haul gas to the Marshall Islands.

By Sal Mercogliano
Gravity‑Aligned Brick‑Laying Machine Redefines Pavement Construction
SocialMar 31, 2026

Gravity‑Aligned Brick‑Laying Machine Redefines Pavement Construction

RoadPrinter: Gravity-Aligned Brick-Laying Machine Revolutionizes Smooth Pavement Construction by @tsende_mgl #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/lznBOCLU2k

By Ron van Loon
Flatbed Freight Hits Historic Volumes, Half Loads Rejected
SocialMar 31, 2026

Flatbed Freight Hits Historic Volumes, Half Loads Rejected

CNBC: Recent freight charts mirror the COVID surge Flatbeds, which are almost always industrials or raw materials, are seeing some of the strongest volumes and rate strength in history with half of all flatbed truckloads turned down by motor carriers. https://t.co/70Idw1v0UM

By Craig Fuller
Global Oil Tensions: Hormuz, Australian Shortage, Trump's Tankers
SocialMar 31, 2026

Global Oil Tensions: Hormuz, Australian Shortage, Trump's Tankers

Strait of Hormuz Update 30 March | Is Australia Running Out of Petrol? | Where are Trump's Tankers? Video: https://t.co/4WjNWhP2Hq https://t.co/uqAn5bK21P

By Sal Mercogliano
Cockpit CO2 Levels Impact Pilot Emergency Maneuver Success
SocialMar 30, 2026

Cockpit CO2 Levels Impact Pilot Emergency Maneuver Success

Our study found that a pilots likelihood of successfully managing advanced maneuvers, like an engine fire at takeoff, was influenced by CO2 levels in the cockpit.

By Joseph G. Allen
Choosing Lincoln Highway: America’s First Private Transcontinental Road
SocialMar 30, 2026

Choosing Lincoln Highway: America’s First Private Transcontinental Road

Why did I choose to drive the Lincoln Highway? I knew Route 66 was well covered and wanted something different. The Lincoln Highway is older and is actually America’s first transcontinental highway. I learned they have a dedicated Lincoln Highway Association...

By Jen Ruiz
Florida's Trump Airport Rename Delayed for Months
SocialMar 30, 2026

Florida's Trump Airport Rename Delayed for Months

Florida Just Renamed Palm Beach Airport For Trump — But It Won’t Actually Happen For Months - View from the Wing https://t.co/SL1QMbXOO7

By Gary Leff
Cheap Italian Train: Budget Price, Chaotic Crowd
SocialMar 30, 2026

Cheap Italian Train: Budget Price, Chaotic Crowd

Last summer I was in Italy and I booked the cheapest train from Bologna to Florence. It was 9 euros, super easy. I’ve done it before. No big deal. But this train was giving chaotic energy from the jump. It was...

By Olivia Tati
Nashville's Rail Falls Short of Stuttgart's Benchmark
SocialMar 30, 2026

Nashville's Rail Falls Short of Stuttgart's Benchmark

Metro Nashville and Stuttgart, Germany are nearly the same size. Stuttgart’s central station runs 560 train departures a day. Nashville runs 4. Stuttgart sees 180 trains for every train Nashville sees. We don’t need to be Stuttgart, but we do...

By Hayden Clarkin (The Transit Guy)
Intermodal Rail Traffic Swings From Gain to Loss
SocialMar 30, 2026

Intermodal Rail Traffic Swings From Gain to Loss

Per @AAR_FreightRail Intermodal rail traffic is the movement of shipping containers/truck trailers via rail, often combining w/truck or ship transport w/o unloading the freight Riddle me THIS: Last year, Intermodal was +1.5% YTD. Today, it's -0.4% YTD. WHY? ht @Adam__Josephson https://t.co/Kz9yqFmN9F

By Daniëlle DiMartino Booth
NJTransit’s Chronic Failures Spark Public Frustration
SocialMar 30, 2026

NJTransit’s Chronic Failures Spark Public Frustration

It’s honestly impressive how bad @NJTransit is and how often these things happen. Just pathetic

By James Seyffart
French Inventor Franky Zapata Pioneers Flyboard Revolution
SocialMar 30, 2026

French Inventor Franky Zapata Pioneers Flyboard Revolution

Franky Zapata: The French Inventor Behind the Flyboard and Flyboard Air Revolution by @tweetciiiim #Innovation #EmergingTech #Tech #Technology https://t.co/DA5uSupZem

By Ron van Loon
Waymo Launches 6th‑Gen Zeekr RT with Fast‑charging
SocialMar 30, 2026

Waymo Launches 6th‑Gen Zeekr RT with Fast‑charging

Waymo Debuts 6th-Gen Zeekr RT with Fast-Charging in San Diego by @niccruzpatane #Automotive #Transport #EV #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/5E79EDO6Wl

By Ron van Loon
One in Five Trucks Unsafe, Leading Accident Predictor
SocialMar 30, 2026

One in Five Trucks Unsafe, Leading Accident Predictor

22% of all trucks on the road are unsafe at any speed and this is the number one predictor of accidents. There should be more outrage at the failure of trucking companies to ensure their equipment is maintained and safe.

By Craig Fuller
EV Market Slump Threatens America's Fun Car Segment
SocialMar 30, 2026

EV Market Slump Threatens America's Fun Car Segment

The Great American EV Contraction Is Squeezing Out All the Fun Cars #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/bFhN6vmipn https://t.co/FJxuUyJEOt

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
South Korea Limits Civil Servants' Car Access by Plate Number
SocialMar 30, 2026

South Korea Limits Civil Servants' Car Access by Plate Number

"South Korea has already imposed driving restrictions on civil servants, curbing how often they can access government buildings by car based on the last number of their license plates." https://t.co/u8BHPpQXNw

By Joe Weisenthal
Middle East Jet Fuel Shipments to Europe Nearing Depletion
SocialMar 30, 2026

Middle East Jet Fuel Shipments to Europe Nearing Depletion

JET FUEL from Middle East to Europe set to dry up as last cargoes arrive: https://t.co/EBGhhiM04W

By John Kemp
Politicians Favor Taxis
SocialMar 30, 2026

Politicians Favor Taxis

Watching local politicians protect the ride hailing jobs that they opposed while protecting the taxi jobs is a pretty good Rorschach test for economic policy & tech

By Liz Hoffman
SONAR Launches Real‑Time Rail Dashboard for Bulk & Intermodal Data
SocialMar 30, 2026

SONAR Launches Real‑Time Rail Dashboard for Bulk & Intermodal Data

Excited to introduce SONAR's rail dashboard, which offers high-frequency bulk and intermodal data at your fingertips.

By Craig Fuller
Expect Short-Term Decline Until the Strait Remains Open
SocialMar 30, 2026

Expect Short-Term Decline Until the Strait Remains Open

"I think it's gonna get worse before it gets better. I'm NOT bullish short term. The entire globe knows that the Strait needs to be open and free." https://t.co/6eQLOwwmn9

By Laura Shin
Virgin Galactic Nears First SpaceShip Completion, Flights $750K
SocialMar 30, 2026

Virgin Galactic Nears First SpaceShip Completion, Flights $750K

Virgin Galactic says assembly of first SpaceShip nearly complete, ground testing begins in April, limited number of Spaceflight Expeditions available at $750,000 each. https://t.co/cGpV1aLh5Z

By Marcia Smith
Middle East Jet Fuel Gap Nears Critical Threshold
SocialMar 30, 2026

Middle East Jet Fuel Gap Nears Critical Threshold

Our coverage from last week on this approaching milestone for global aviation: The Middle East jet fuel air gap is about to reach the tap https://t.co/2s6NEPkGYA (via @theaircurrent)

By Jon Ostrower
Cold Storage Vacancy Hits 20‑Year High, Sparking Innovation Hunt
SocialMar 30, 2026

Cold Storage Vacancy Hits 20‑Year High, Sparking Innovation Hunt

Cold storage vacancies have surged to a 20-year high of 6.9%. Smart cold chain leaders like @americold and Lineage Logistics will look for new sources of innovation, growth, and value creation. These could come in several forms, ranging from traditional...

By Ben Gordon
SAS 80th Anniversary Misses Bold Moves, Plays Safe
SocialMar 30, 2026

SAS 80th Anniversary Misses Bold Moves, Plays Safe

SAS turned 80 and this is what they came up with? 😅Feels like they played it way too safe

By Fahad Naim
Hormuz Closure Wipes Out Qatar’s Oil and Product Exports
SocialMar 30, 2026

Hormuz Closure Wipes Out Qatar’s Oil and Product Exports

We've lost a LOT of Gulf crude oil production capacity to shut-ins following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz But we've also lost refined products, condensates, and natural gas liquids Here's Qatar, which normally exports ~1.5 MMbpd of which only 1/3...

By Rory Johnston
Canadian Committee Flags Forced Labour in Chinese EVs
SocialMar 30, 2026

Canadian Committee Flags Forced Labour in Chinese EVs

Clash Over Forced Labour as Chinese EVs Coming Soon to Canada A tense exchange between Marg McCuaig-Johnston and Michael Ma at a House of Commons committee puts forced labour in China’s EV supply chains under the spotlight. #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/ayzXULB_Q4s

By Markham Hislop
2026 BMW I7 M70 Redefines Luxury, Outshines
SocialMar 30, 2026

2026 BMW I7 M70 Redefines Luxury, Outshines

This one was a tough edit. Reminder for me to NOT shoot with the car in shadow. Anyways, the 2026 BMW i7 M70 makes other luxury cars ordinary. @bmw @bmwusa #BMW #bmwi7m70 #electricvehicles #evs #bmwlovers https://t.co/L2YbDQ38cz https://t.co/l5787QUfrl

By John Velasco
2026 Ram 1500: Tech‑Rich Comfort Meets Classic Utility
SocialMar 30, 2026

2026 Ram 1500: Tech‑Rich Comfort Meets Classic Utility

The Ram 1500 has a long history as a utility truck, but recent generations have emphasized both tech and comfort. Here's my experience after a week behind the wheel of the 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab... https://t.co/cYl9Jz1lqp #trucks #ram1500...

By Dave Taylor
Delta A330 Engine Failure Returns Safely, Cause Unclear
SocialMar 30, 2026

Delta A330 Engine Failure Returns Safely, Cause Unclear

The scariest video you will watch today A Delta Air Line Airbus to Atlanta, coming from Brazil, experienced left engine failure shortly after takeoff. Fire and debris were visible to panicking passengers. The exact cause of the engine failure on Delta...

By Talk Cents
US LNG Plant Launches Amid Middle East Supply Crunch
SocialMar 30, 2026

US LNG Plant Launches Amid Middle East Supply Crunch

New US LNG export project begins operations 🇺🇸🚢 The Golden Pass plant (a JV with Qatar & Exxon) just started LNG production at 1 of its 3 trains. First export expected from 2Q The world is scrambling for more US LNG as...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Critical Trucking Regulator FMCSA Severely Underfunded
SocialMar 30, 2026

Critical Trucking Regulator FMCSA Severely Underfunded

The FMCSA is the most important regulator in trucking. Its job is to monitor the 800k registered motor carriers that transverse the highways. The problem: it is critically underfunded

By Craig Fuller
Do Certain Names Predict Towing Business Ownership?
SocialMar 30, 2026

Do Certain Names Predict Towing Business Ownership?

I wonder what the statistic is between names and the likelihood of owning a towing business. I've seen a lot of Wayne's towing.

By Justin Brandon
Modern Airbus Jets: Safest Fleet, Avoid Older A330
SocialMar 30, 2026

Modern Airbus Jets: Safest Fleet, Avoid Older A330

It's always a great time to tell everyone modern Airbus planes are now the safest in the world None of the modern models have had any fatal accidents including: - Airbus A319 Neo - Airbus A320 Neo - Airbus A321 Neo - Airbus A330 Neo -...

By Pieter Levels
Reopening Hormuz Won’t End Gulf’s Kill Zone
SocialMar 30, 2026

Reopening Hormuz Won’t End Gulf’s Kill Zone

All the middle east, geopolitics and energy experts keep talking about reopening the Strait of Hormuz as if that solves the problem. It doesn’t. The Strait is just the front door. The entire Persian Gulf is now a kill zone. 1/2 https://t.co/ZHp06lZzYS

By John Konrad
Fake Sparkling Wine Served in First Class, Staff Blames Policy
SocialMar 30, 2026

Fake Sparkling Wine Served in First Class, Staff Blames Policy

Flight Attendant Served Fake Sparkling Wine In First Class — And Claimed It Was American Airlines Policy - View from the Wing https://t.co/nq97NzaMjx

By Gary Leff
Excuses Mask Feasibility of Large Aircraft Shelters
SocialMar 30, 2026

Excuses Mask Feasibility of Large Aircraft Shelters

When folks tell you "nothing to be done, can't build shelters for big wing aircraft", remember that this is excuse-making... https://t.co/A3SGRdyQJn

By Tom Shugart
Freedom Depends on Mobility: Not One‑Size‑Fit
SocialMar 30, 2026

Freedom Depends on Mobility: Not One‑Size‑Fit

Them: "Cars and sprawl are freedom. Walkable density is oppression, and public transit is government waste." Me: "But I can't drive. For me, transit and walkability are freedom." Them: "No; just sit in freeway traffic in a self-driving car. Then you'll be...

By Darin Givens (ATL Urbanist)
Weekend Roadwork Turns Route 51 Into Deserted, Dusty Landscape
SocialMar 30, 2026

Weekend Roadwork Turns Route 51 Into Deserted, Dusty Landscape

Over the weekend, we were treated to a fairly dystopian view of Route 51, south bound into Phoenix, as part of a pavement improvement project. This weekend's work removed surface pavement from this stretch in preparation for diamond grinding. Between the...

By Driven By EVs
Tesla Boosts Japan Presence with Service, Supercharger Expansion
SocialMar 30, 2026

Tesla Boosts Japan Presence with Service, Supercharger Expansion

Tesla is making a big investment in Japan with service & Superchargers. Many of the parts in Teslas are made in Japan. Panasonic has been our biggest strategic supplier over the past 2 decades.

By Elon Musk
Merlin Labs Targets Unlimited Aircraft Sizes with AI Pilot
SocialMar 30, 2026

Merlin Labs Targets Unlimited Aircraft Sizes with AI Pilot

Merlin Labs is eyeing civil applications for its AI-powered Merlin Pilot autonomous flight control system and says there's “no hard ceiling” for the size of aircraft its tech could eventually be installed on. We sit down with CTO Tim Burns...

By Mary Kirby
Intermodal Spot Rates Rise Amid Tight Trucking, China Container Surge
SocialMar 30, 2026

Intermodal Spot Rates Rise Amid Tight Trucking, China Container Surge

Intermodal spot rates are starting to respond to tight trucking conditions and surge of containers from China post-CNY https://t.co/16XPKA9srV

By Craig Fuller
From River‑Rail Junction to Global Logistics Hub
SocialMar 30, 2026

From River‑Rail Junction to Global Logistics Hub

Chattanooga began as the city where the river met the railroad and it has become a global leader in logistics. Diesel runs through Chattanooga's freight founders.

By Craig Fuller
Supply Chain Shift: How Far Upstream Does De‑Chinaing Reach?
SocialMar 30, 2026

Supply Chain Shift: How Far Upstream Does De‑Chinaing Reach?

Call it supply chain shifts or derisking. Moving retail and manufacturing supply away from China to other countries. Given the tiers of suppliers and size, how deep into the upstream supply chain does the change go?

By Tom Craig
Service and Charging Key to Scaling Autonomous Fleets
SocialMar 30, 2026

Service and Charging Key to Scaling Autonomous Fleets

Check out this video of the first @Avis depot servicing @Waymo. Service and charging may not be the sexy part of autonomy, but they are critical to scaling it. 🧐🤠 $CAR $GOOGL

By Walt Piecyk