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Toyota’s Driverless Shuttles Could Double as ‘Roving Offices’

Toyota Motor Corp. is aiming to commercialize an autonomous shipping-container-like vehicle within a few years that it says could double as a mobile store or roving office.

December 22, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Bottlenecks Wear Down World Economy’s Fleet of Containerships

Container shipping, the backbone of the global trading system, is showing signs of fatigue as the pandemic descends into its darkest days.

December 22, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

Congress OKs COVID Relief, Government Funding Package

WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Dec. 21 that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.

December 21, 2020
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Diesel Jumps 6¢ Per Gallon to Nine-Month High

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 6 cents to $2.619 a gallon and notched the highest price in nine months, the Energy Information Administration reported Dec. 21.

December 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

FMCSA Continues Waivers for Expired CDLs, Medical Certifications

As part of its continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver offering regulatory relief to commercial driver license and commercial learner permit holders.

December 21, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

US Airlines Carry 1 Million Passengers for Third Straight Day

Americans are putting aside health risks and flying in increasing numbers during the Christmas holiday season.

December 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Maersk Warns of Africa Piracy Risk After Cargo Ship Attacked

A containership owned by A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S was attacked off the West African coast, prompting the company to warn of a rising risk from piracy in the area.

December 21, 2020
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Tesla Slides on First Day of Trading on S&P 500 Index

Tesla Inc. was among the biggest drags on the S&P 500 in its first day of trading on the benchmark.

December 21, 2020
BusinessEquipment

7-Step Guide to Preventative Maintenance

Having a smart preventative maintenance process for your fleet can be the difference between seeing your bottom line soar and watching it slip away. Download this ebook today and learn our 7 Steps to preventative maintenance.

December 21, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

UK Freight Firms Turn to Planes as Brexit Triggers Truck Jams

Logistics companies including DB Schenker and DSV Panalpina A/S have begun chartering planes to keep U.K. factories supplied with components and avoid snarls in road and sea transport caused by Brexit.

December 21, 2020

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