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GovernmentBusinessSafety

Oklahoma Bills Propose Changes Related to Truck Enforcement

Two bills intended to streamline enforcement associated with commercial motor vehicles are making their way through the Oklahoma State Legislature.

April 13, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Ohio Trucking Association Names Nicholas Delzeith Driver of the Year

The Ohio Trucking Association announced that Nicholas Delzeith was selected as its 2020 Driver of the Year.

April 13, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Darrel Harris Named President of Yellow

Darrel Harris has been named president of Yellow Corp., six months after joining the Overland Park, Kan., company.

April 13, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

NYC Toll Traffic at Seven-Year High as Travel Rebounds

New York City toll bridges and tunnels are on pace for the busiest April in at least seven years, adding to evidence that travel is rebounding as pandemic shutdowns ease and the economy starts to regain its footing.

April 13, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

DOT Rebrands BUILD Program to RAISE, Makes $1 Billion Available

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced April 13 that $1 billion in funding is available for grants to support infrastructure projects.

April 13, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Hankook Debuts First Line of Trailer Tires

Hankook Tire America Corp. debuted its first trailer tires, the company announced April 5.

April 13, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Rubber Scarcity Creates New Headache for Automakers

Automakers struggling with pandemic-induced plant shutdowns and a global chip shortage now are confronting another supply chain headache: dwindling rubber supplies.

April 13, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

FMCSA: Beware of Companies Posing as Government Agencies

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials posted a warning to truckers on April 8 to be aware of 鈥減redatory鈥 companies that pose as government agencies.

April 13, 2021
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Cruise to Operate Autonomous Vehicle in Dubai

DETROIT 鈥 Autonomous electric shuttles slated to be built in Detroit will be on the streets of Dubai after an agreement between self-driving company Cruise, which is largely owned by General Motors Co., and Dubai鈥檚 Roads and Transport Authority.

April 13, 2021
BusinessTechnologyAutonomousTCA

Domino鈥檚 Uses Nuro Vehicles for Autonomous Delivery in Houston

Domino鈥檚, the world鈥檚 largest pizza company, on April 12 began offering autonomous pizza delivery services to select customers in Houston through a partnership with self-driving delivery vehicle company Nuro.

April 13, 2021