Robotaxi backlash is intensifying against Waymo and Cruise just as self-driving vehicles begin to gain real traction in San Francisco after years of development.
August 24, 2023Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Iowa Grants to Help Community Colleges Expand CDL Training
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $5 million in commercial driver license infrastructure grants for community college training centers and new equipment.
August 24, 2023Walmart, Alphabet to Test Wider Drone Deliveries
Walmart Inc. is planning its longest drone deliveries yet by teaming up with Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit at two Dallas-area stores. Â
August 24, 2023Uber Raises Minimum Age for Most California Drivers to 25
SAN FRANCISCO — Uber raised the minimum age requirement for most of its new drivers in California to 25 under rules the company said are necessary because of the rising costs of auto insurance.
August 24, 2023Cruise Could Bring Robotaxis to Raleigh
Cruise, the taxi company that uses self-driving cars, is preparing to come to Raleigh and may be interested in Durham, N.C., as well.
August 24, 2023Oil Production Boosts Government Income in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. — Record-breaking oil production in New Mexico is likely to provide state government with a new multibillion-dollar surplus during the upcoming budget year.
August 24, 2023FMCSA Highlights Truck Parking, Safety at NTDC
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Biden administration continues to prioritize efforts to expand access to parking for the nation’s truck drivers, the head of FMCSA said Aug. 16.
August 23, 2023Mullen Launches Production of Class 3 EV Truck
Mullen Automotive says its first Mullen Three, a Class 3 commercial electric truck, has rolled off the assembly line at the company’s plant in Tunica, Miss.
August 23, 2023Biden’s Visit to Hawaii Coincides With More Federal Relief
President Joe Biden’s visit Aug. 21 to Maui was bolstered by a $3 million Federal Highway Administration emergency grant and tax relief for people and businesses impacted by the wildfires.
August 23, 2023Private Equity Firm H.I.G. Buys 3PL Ascent Global Logistics
A unit of H.I.G. Capital is to acquire third-party logistics provider Ascent Global Logistics for an undisclosed sum, the Miami-based private equity group said Aug. 22.
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