A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute identifies key obstacles that keep women from entering and remaining in the trucking industry.
June 20, 2024Trucking Business News
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ATA Reports Tonnage Turnaround for May With 1.5% Rise
The trucking industry experienced its first increase in tonnage this year during May, a 1.5% bump, American Trucking Associations reported June 18.
June 20, 2024Trailer Orders Fall Again in May After Brief Rise
U.S. trailer orders continued the trend of year-over-year declines in May following a short-lived turnaround, ACT Research reported.
June 20, 2024Key EV Battery Material Can Come From Methane
Graphite is key to manufacturing the lithium-ion batteries that power electric cars, and there has been a push to grow a U.S. supply chain.
June 20, 2024California Lawmaker Pulls Bill on Autonomous Vehicles
The tech sector has declared victory after California state Sen. Dave Cortese withdrew SB 915, which would change how self-driving cars are regulated, from consideration this week.
June 20, 2024Joby Says FAA OKs In-House Software for Air Taxi Service
Joby Aviation said it received regulatory clearance to use software products that the electric aviation startup has developed in-house since acquiring Uber鈥檚 air taxi division in 2021.
June 20, 2024Road to NTDC Spotlight: Andrew Lewis
When Andrew Lewis, 22, competed in Maine's state truck driving championship May 18, he kicked off the fourth generation of 鈥渞oadeo鈥 competitors for the Lewis family.
June 20, 2024Amazon Is Shifting to Recycled Paper Filling for Packages
Amazon is shifting from the plastic air pillows used for packaging in North America to recycled paper because it鈥檚 more environmentally sound, and it says paper just works better.
June 20, 2024Chipmaker Nvidia Becomes Most Valuable Company in S&P 500
Nvidia鈥檚 startling ascent in the stock market reached another milestone June 18 as the chipmaker rose to become the most valuable company in the S&P 500.
June 18, 2024Private Equity Firms Invest in RPM Freight Systems
RPM Freight Systems is to receive backing from private equity firms Trive Capital and Bluejay Capital Partners, the investors said in a news release.
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