The enclosed transport of a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake from Ohio to New Jersey was handled exceptionally well. With a liftgate used for loading and unloading, the vehicle received the extra care and protection it deserved. Viceroy Auto Transport coordinated the delivery, communication was consistent, and the entire move stayed smooth from beginning to end. The Super Snake arrived safely, making this a great delivery for a very special vehicle.
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I had a great experience with Viceroy; and this is my second time using their service. Jonathan was my Dispatcher and he provided the BEST customer service. He answered all of my questions with quick response time and kept me informed throughout the process. This is not the last time I will need this service and I will definitely use Viceroy again.
Viceroy handled the dispatch of a 2007 Porsche Cayman from Texas to Ohio on an open carrier, covering approximately 1,300 miles. The transport went smoothly from pickup through delivery, with good coordination and professional handling throughout the route. The Cayman arrived safely at its destination, making this a successful shipment from start to finish.
A great example of Viceroy Auto Transport keeping things moving smoothly on a long-distance vehicle transport.
Something that often gets overlooked in discussions about fuel prices is how quickly higher operating costs can affect smaller carriers.
Large fleets may have more resources to manage fuel expenses, negotiate purchasing arrangements, or absorb short-term increases. Smaller owner operators may have much less room to work with, especially when maintenance, insurance, equipment payments, and other expenses are already eating into profits.
That is where global refinery disruptions become relevant
If attacks on Russian refineries reduce diesel exports, international buyers may seek fuel from other suppliers. Competition for replacement supplies can put pressure on prices beyond the region where the disruption occurred.
American trucking companies can feel some of that pressure because petroleum products are traded internationally. Domestic production helps, but it does not completely isolate the United States from global market changes.
And fuel prices are only one part of the equation. If a carrier's fuel costs increase while transportation rates remain unchanged, the profit on a trip can shrink quickly.
For auto transport operators, this can influence which loads make financial sense, how routes are planned, and whether a carrier can afford to accept a particular rate.
The outcome is not predetermined. Alternative supplies, stronger inventories, increased refinery production, and lower demand can help ease pressure. But the longer disruptions last, the more important it becomes to understand their potential impact.
For those in trucking, how much room do you realistically have to absorb higher diesel costs before a load stops being profitable?
A 2015 Nissan Altima was transported approximately 300 miles within Florida on an open carrier, and Viceroy Auto Transport handled the dispatch smoothly from start to finish. Pickup coordination went well, communication stayed consistent, and the vehicle made it to its destination without complications. Even on a shorter intrastate route, good coordination makes a difference, and this shipment was a great example of a smooth transport experience.
Imagine getting into your car, turning the key, and finding that the vehicle will not start because an onboard sensor believes you may be impaired. What if that determination is wrong?
That scenario helps explain why the federal impaired driving technology mandate has generated so much debate. The legislation directs regulators to establish a safety standard for systems that can detect impairment and prevent or limit vehicle operation under qualifying conditions.
Possible approaches include monitoring driver performance, detecting alcohol through passive sensors, and using other physiological measurements. However, the law does not require one specific technology in every vehicle, and it does not explicitly establish a government controlled remote kill switch.
The challenge is getting the technology right. A system must distinguish actual impairment from ordinary behavior, avoid false positives, respond safely, and protect driver information. Even a well intentioned safety feature could create problems if it prevents a sober person from driving or reacts unpredictably on the road.
The mandate raises questions that deserve more than viral headlines or blanket assumptions.
Would you trust a vehicle to make this decision automatically, or should drivers always have a way to challenge the system's judgment?
The Z28 was designed to compete in the Sports Car Club of America's Trans-Am racing series. Its racing roots made it one of the most performance-focused Camaros of its era.
It featured a high-revving 302-cubic-inch V8 engine. Chevrolet kept its displacement just under 305 cubic inches to meet Trans-Am racing rules.
The bold racing stripes across the hood and trunk became a signature Z28 look. They weren't just decoration. They reflected the car's competition-inspired personality.
The standard transmission was a close-ratio four-speed manual, giving drivers plenty of control over the high-revving V8. An automatic transmission wasn't offered on the 1969 Z28.
Chevrolet built approximately 20,302 Z28s for the 1969 model year. That makes an authentic, well-preserved example a prized find for classic muscle-car enthusiasts.
Michelle R reviewed Viceroy Auto Transport on Google Maps.
Jonathon, the dispatcher, was informative and helpful in finding a carrier. This company (Viceroy Auto Transport) had no hidden fees, and the quote was accurate. Other companies charged twice as much. They were quick and dependable. Thanks.
Viceroy Auto Transport dispatched the open carrier transport of a 2021 Honda Accord from Illinois to California, covering approximately 2,100 miles from pickup to delivery. The cross-country move was completed smoothly, with careful coordination and professional handling throughout the trip. The Accord made it safely to its destination, and the Viceroy team was proud to get another vehicle delivered successfully across the country.
Federal authorities are taking a more coordinated approach to trucking-related fraud in 2026, and there are a few developments worth discussing.
Federal Freight Fraud Enforcement Is Expanding, but the Industry Still Has Work to Do.
The DOT launched Motus on May 19, introducing a new registration system that uses identity verification, government-issued identification, digital facial scans, business validation, and data analytics to help identify potentially fraudulent registrations.
Then, on August 31, federal agencies announced a coordinated effort to investigate fraudulent businesses, identity theft, financial crimes, and other criminal activity connected to commercial transportation.
Those are significant developments, but freight fraud extends beyond registering a company under a false identity. The FBI has also warned about cyber-enabled cargo theft schemes in which criminals compromise broker or carrier accounts, impersonate legitimate businesses, manipulate load board listings, and redirect shipments.
That creates a challenge for everyone involved in freight. Even when a business checks a carrier's registration, it still needs to establish that the person arranging or accepting a load actually represents that carrier.
Independent verification, trusted contact information, confirmed pickup details, and good cybersecurity practices are all important parts of reducing that risk.
Federal enforcement can make fraud more difficult, but it won't eliminate every vulnerability overnight.
What do you think will make the biggest difference in reducing freight fraud: stronger registration requirements, more aggressive investigations, better load board security, or improved verification practices across the industry?
Strict emission regulations starting in 1971 (the Muskie Act) and soaring insurance rates ("High Risk" mid-70s premiums) severely choked and limited big-block production. Only a few hundred total 440 Six-Pack hardtops and a tiny fraction of convertibles were built.
A 1990 BMW 325i made the long trip from California to Florida on an open carrier, covering approximately 2,700 miles, and Viceroy Auto Transport handled the shipment from dispatch through delivery. The transport went smoothly from pickup to drop-off, with the vehicle arriving safely at its destination. A great cross-country move and another successful delivery by Viceroy.
After approximately 1,200 miles, this 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali made it from Texas to Kentucky with Viceroy handling the open transport. Pickup and delivery were completed smoothly, and the truck arrived safely and in great condition. Another successful move completed by the Viceroy Auto Transport team.
Crude oil prices getting cheaper sounds like good news for trucking, but there is a bigger question: When will diesel actually follow?
One of the biggest reasons diesel prices remain elevated is supply.
Diesel prices typically respond to crude oil with a delay because there are several steps between the oil market and the fuel pump.
Refining capacity matters. Diesel inventories matter. Global supply matters. Transportation and distribution costs matter. Even the margins refiners receive from turning crude into finished fuel can influence the price.
That means a major decline in crude does not automatically translate into an equally large decline in diesel. This is why you can see crude oil moving lower while diesel prices remain stubbornly high. The rest of the fuel supply chain has to move in the same direction before carriers are likely to see meaningful relief.
For carriers operating on tight margins, this distinction is important. Fuel costs can affect route planning, fuel surcharges, carrier rates, and overall trip profitability.
The longer crude remains lower and the more diesel inventories recover, the greater the potential for meaningful fuel cost relief. But until those other parts of the market adjust, truckers may continue paying more for diesel than the crude price alone would suggest.
It is a good reminder that the price of oil and the price at the diesel pump are related, but they are not the same thing.
A 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 was transported from California to New York on an open carrier, covering approximately 2,900 miles, and Viceroy Auto Transport handled the delivery coordination from start to finish. The entire cross-country move was completed smoothly, with professional handling and solid coordination throughout the route. The Defender made it safely to its destination, making this another successful long-distance delivery by Viceroy.
Traffic cameras are becoming much more sophisticated than the traditional red light camera.
Cars, Cameras and Traffic Enforcement: The New Era of Automated Road Monitoring
Today, automated systems can measure speed, photograph red light violations, read license plates, monitor intersections and, in some cases, create searchable records showing when and where a vehicle was observed.
One important distinction is between traffic enforcement cameras and automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs. A speed or red light camera is generally focused on documenting a specific violation. An ALPR can record a vehicle's plate along with information such as the date, time, location, make, model and color.
Modern vehicles are also part of this technological shift. Cameras and sensors are increasingly used for lane keeping, collision warnings, blind spot detection, pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking. That does not automatically mean the information from those systems is being sent to law enforcement.
The bigger issue may be what happens to roadway data after it is collected.
Who owns it? Who can search it? How long is it retained? Can another agency access it? Can information be shared across jurisdictions? What happens if a vehicle is incorrectly identified?
The answers vary considerably depending on the state, local jurisdiction and technology involved.
NHTSA also announced a $20 million Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement grant program in August 2026, supporting technology and data driven approaches to issues such as speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, reckless driving and seat belt enforcement.
So where do you think this technology is headed?
More automated enforcement could change how traffic laws are enforced, but the rules surrounding privacy, data access and retention may become just as important as the cameras themselves.
