Speaking at a conference in San Francisco, Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi rattled through the company’s ambitions: food delivery, freight, autonomous vehicles and even buses and bikes.
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In the Debate on Who Will Own Autonomous Cars, Hyundai Picks Uber
As Google’s Waymo, General Motors Co. and others race to bring driverless automobiles to showrooms, the argument over who will buy cars in the technology era is getting louder.
February 14, 2018Autonomous Cars May Cut Workplace Deaths, Official Says
Transportation-related workplace injuries might be slashed over time as autonomous vehicles become more common, state leaders said at a workshop in Springfield, Ohio, on Feb. 13.
February 14, 2018Medium-Duty Sales Build on 2017 Gains, Surpass 16,000 in January
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in January surpassed 16,000 units, up 9.9% from a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported.
February 14, 2018Uber, Amazon Making Presence Felt in Transportation Industry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Executives in the truck stop and travel plaza industry see the encroachment of technology giants into the transportation industry, but savvy leaders will find ways to capitalize on this trend to make more money, an analyst said during a presentation at the annual NATSO Connect conference.
February 14, 2018With Waymo Settlement, Uber CEO Clears the Way for Company’s Future
It’s a paradox: How can paying a quarter of a billion dollars to a rival and issuing an apology be considered a win?
February 13, 2018National Electrical Contractors Association Requests ELD Exemption
The National Electrical Contractors Association has applied for an exemption from the requirement for its members’ drivers to use electronic logging devices to record hours of service.
February 13, 2018Dana Sales Up, but Tax Charge Hurts Profits
Industrial parts supplier Dana Inc. reported Feb. 13 its fourth-quarter and full-year 2017 results, stating a net loss of $104 million in the fourth quarter compared with income of $485 million in the same period in 2016.
February 13, 2018Opinion: Truck Rental Industry Remains Vigilant Against Terrorism
No law on the books can prevent the lone-wolf intentions of a madman set on harming people with a vehicle. But we can take steps to prepare.
February 12, 2018Tax Reform Affects Profits as Cummins Reports Record Revenue in 2017
Cummins Inc., the only independent engine maker in North America, reported a fourth-quarter loss tied to tax-related charges, though revenue rose. Also, full-year profit fell amid record sales.
February 12, 2018