President Joe Biden told companies vying with each other for a sharply constrained global supply of semiconductors that he has bipartisan support for government funding to address a shortage that has idled automakers worldwide.
April 12, 2021BusinessTechnology
Here Marketplace Adds CustomWeather to Platform
Here Technologies added weather conditions and environmental data to its location data platform, the company announced April 12.
April 12, 2021BusinessTechnology
Lytx Recognizes ‘Heroes of the Road'
Lytx announced April 8 the recipients of its 2021 Driver of the Year and Coach of the Year awards.
April 12, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous
Plus, Iveco Sign Memo of Understanding on Autonomous Trucks
Self-driving truck technology developer Plus announced it signed a memorandum of understanding with Iveco, a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., to jointly develop autonomous trucks that will be deployed across China, Europe and other areas.
April 12, 2021BusinessTechnologySafety
Idelic Raises $20 Million in Financing for Transportation Safety Products
Data analytics and driver management systems developer Idelic has completed a $20 million fundraising round to help continue development of its transportation safety products, the company announced.
April 12, 2021GovernmentBusiness
White House Grades States’ Infrastructure as It Pushes Bill
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden wants Congress to know he’s sincere about cutting a deal on infrastructure, but the White House is also highlighting needed repairs and upgrades state-by-state that cost far more than what Republicans are willing to spend.
April 12, 2021BusinessTechnologyEquipmentBreaking News
March US Class 8 Sales Jump 33.7%
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March jumped 33.7% to 22,031 as all truck makers posted gains compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported.
April 12, 2021GovernmentBusinessSafety
Biden Proposes Transportation Budget Increase
President Joe Biden has previewed a $1.5 trillion fiscal 2022 budget plan that would increase discretionary spending for transportation systems and severe weather resilience programs.
April 12, 2021BusinessEquipment
Utility Makes ConMet Preset Plus Wheel End Hubs Standard Feature
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced ConMet Preset Plus wheel end hubs as the standard base specification on all Utility trailer models.
April 12, 2021GovernmentBusiness
Wisconsin DOT Issues $99.1 Million to Municipalities
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and transportation officials recently announced $99.1 million in transportation aid has been distributed to municipalities across the state.
April 12, 2021