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GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Climbs 4¢ to $2.502 Amid Stronger Demand

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Nov. 30 in its weekly survey that trucking’s main fuel increased 4 cents nationwide.

November 30, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Air Travel Rises to Post-Pandemic High Despite US Warning

U.S. air travelers rose to the most in more than eight months as flyers brushed aside the advice of public health officials to avoid trips around the Thanksgiving holiday.

November 30, 2020
BusinessTechnology

International to Make Connected-Vehicle Package Standard for On-Highway Trucks

International Truck announced it launched Intelligent Fleet Care, a suite of connected-vehicle solutions that will be standard for its new on-highway vehicles ordered starting Dec. 15.

November 30, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Maritime Shipping Industry, Asian Nations Object to EU Pollution Plan

Plans to extend the world’s biggest carbon market into shipping drew criticism from the industry and Asian nations, highlighting growing conflict over Europe’s unprecedented moves to protect the environment.

November 30, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Minnesota Asks FMCSA to Reconsider Request for CDL Testing Relief

Minnesota is making another attempt to gain reprieve from certain federal commercial driver license testing requirements, marking the continuation of a four-year effort for exemption.

November 30, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

Tesla Factory in Texas Makes Quick Progress

Construction of the planned Tesla factory in southeastern Travis County, Texas, has been proceeding so fast that watching it take shape is practically a spectator sport.

November 30, 2020
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

J.B. Hunt Acquires Mass Movement to Expand Final-Mile Offerings

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. acquired the assets of Mass Movement, the company announced Nov. 30.

November 30, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsAutonomous

NACFE Launches New Initiative to Explore Autonomous Trucking

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it has begun to explore autonomous goods movement by publishing a series of online articles under the banner NACFE’s Perspective on Autonomous Trucking.

November 30, 2020
BusinessTechnology

E-Smart Targets Better Tractor-Trailer Connectivity

Trucking technology supplier E-Smart, which offers capabilities such as adaptive speed control and load-based power management, also is pursuing opportunities to connect truck and trailer data.

November 30, 2020
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Delivery Startup DoorDash to Seek Up to $2.8 Billion in IPO

DoorDash Inc., the biggest U.S. food delivery company, is seeking to raise as much as $2.8 billion in an initial public offering that’s part of an end-of-year U.S. listings rush.

November 30, 2020