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BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

U.S. Xpress Looks to Integrate Aurora Self-Driving Tech

U.S. Xpress will collaborate with autonomous driving technology company Aurora Innovation to explore the deployment of self-driving trucks within the motor carrier鈥檚 network.

February 14, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

DeLorean Returning as EV Maker

The DeLorean Motor Co. 鈥 the 1980s-era automaker whose sleek, silver sports car starred as a time machine in 鈥淏ack to the Future鈥 鈥 is making a comeback in San Antonio as a manufacturer of electric vehicles.

February 14, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Congress, Biden Urged to Release Funds for Bridge Repair

Transportation experts are urging Congress and the Biden administration to release federal infrastructure funds to improve unsafe bridges across the nation.

February 14, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Supply Chain Disruptions Likely to Continue in Near Future

Economists and industry experts widely believe supply chain disruptions will continue to greatly impact the transportation industry for the first half of the year, and possibly into 2023.

February 14, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Sticking With Gas Power Over EVs Could Delay Postal Upgrade

The U.S. Postal Service is expected in coming days to reaffirm its plan to pay Oshkosh Corp. as much as $6 billion over 10 years to replace an aging fleet of red-white-and blue delivery vans with mostly gasoline-powered models instead of climate-friendly electric vehicles.

February 14, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Is Exporting Every Molecule of LNG Possible

Tankers were docked or loading at all seven U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminals for the first time Feb. 12, marking a small piece of industry history and setting up record flows to the plants amid high prices and tensions in Europe.

February 14, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port of Savannah Reports Record Cargo Volumes for January

SAVANNAH, Ga. 鈥 The Port of Savannah has added another month to its streak of record cargo volumes amid a surge that has forced U.S. seaports to scramble to meet demand.

February 14, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Police Begin Arresting Mandate Protesters; Vital Bridge Still Closed

WINDSOR, Ontario 鈥 Police moved in to clear and arrest the remaining protesters near the busiest U.S.-Canadian border crossing on Feb. 13, ending a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions that has hurt the economy of both nations even as they held back from a crackdown on a larger protest in the capital, Ottawa.

February 13, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Odyssey Logistics Elevates Keith Hancock to CEO Position

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. has announced Keith Hancock as the company鈥檚 new CEO.

February 11, 2022
BusinessTechnologyTop 100

Averitt Emphasizes People, Service on 50th Anniversary

Averitt Express marked a half century in business last year with celebrations at its facilities across the country, including its corporate headquarters in Cookeville, Tenn.

February 11, 2022