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Opinion: A Sensible Way to Lower the CDL Age Requirement

For interstate carriers, allowing younger drivers to earn a CDL would vastly widen the pool of drivers and limit the loss of candidates to other careers. And that’s why some legislators are seeking a solution.

September 17, 2018

GlobalTranz Offers to Buy AFN Logistics

GlobalTranz Enterprises said it has agreed to acquire Chicago-based freight brokerage firm AFN, a move designed to boost the company’s share of the market for third-party logistics services.

September 17, 2018

Autonomous Vehicles to Bring Groceries to Oklahoma City Residents

Don’t worry, you haven’t fallen, but the turnip truck is about to start driving itself.

September 14, 2018

Uber to Invest More Than $150 Million in Toronto Driverless Car Hub

Uber Technologies Inc. will spend more than $150 million in Toronto to support driverless car research.

September 14, 2018

Volvo Trucks Develops Autonomous Vehicle Called Vera

Volvo Trucks, the manufacturing arm of Volvo Group, underscored its commitment to offering autonomous commercial vehicles in the near future with the announcement recently that it has developed a self-driving, battery-electric, tractor-like unit it calls Vera.

September 13, 2018

Federal Standard on Autonomous Vehicle Technology Is Needed, Rep. Latta Says

WASHINGTON — Congress needs to ensure autonomous vehicle technology operates under a national directive instead of a patchwork of guidelines from the states, a key House authorizer said Sept. 13.

September 13, 2018

All Railroads Should Install PTC by Dec. 31 Deadline, NTSB Tells Congress

Equipping the country’s freight and commercial trains with technology designed to automatically slow down or stop trains traveling at dangerous speeds would improve safety, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board told Congress Sept. 13.

September 13, 2018

Pittsburgh to Receive Eight New Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

Pittsburgh Parking Authority garages will see nearly double the number of electric vehicle charging stations through a gift from Duquesne Light Co.

September 13, 2018

Walmart Gives Jet.com Facelift With Eye on Urban Shoppers

Walmart Inc. has refurbished its Jet.com site to cater even more to the city dwellers who make up the bulk of its shoppers.

September 13, 2018

TMC Set to Crown Next SuperTech Grand Champ

The Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations is hosting its 2018 fall meeting and national technician skills competitions through Sept. 20 in Orlando, Fla.

September 13, 2018