The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced at 2020 TMC that it is beginning a three-year program to identify what it calls “high-potential†regional routes that are well-suited to running electric trucks. Dan Ronan, Transport Topics associate news editor of print and multimedia, reports.
February 26, 2020Search
Showing 10 of 1237 results
= Premium Content
Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
The Importance of Honesty Between Fleets and Service Dealers at 2020 TMC
Government reporter Eleanor Lamb recaps the managers and trucking executives discussion about how to maximize uptime at 2020 TMC on Feb. 25.
February 25, 2020UPS Requests Exemption for Driver-Trainees to Operate Doubles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Feb. 24 that it is seeking comment on a 2019 request from United Parcel Service Inc. in which the carrier seeks a five-year renewable exemption from federal regulations in order to allow its driver-trainees with commercial learner permits to operate twin 28-foot trailers on public roads.
February 24, 2020Virus Havoc Could Shut Down a Nissan Factory Half a World Away
Nissan Motor Co. is bracing for potential disruptions in plants as far away as the U.S. because the coronavirus epidemic in China is leading to a parts shortage and wreaking havoc across the supply chain, people familiar with the matter said.
February 19, 2020UPS-Waymo Partnership to Start in Near Future
UPS and Waymo announced Jan. 29 a pilot program for autonomous vehicle package pickup in Phoenix.
January 30, 2020Moving Manatees, Elephants and Pandas Requires Careful Planning, Preparation
DHL Express, FedEx and other companies specialize in arranging transportation for large animals, including manatees, pandas and elephants.
January 27, 2020A. Duie Pyle Launches TSA-Cleared Airfreight Service
Diversified motor carrier A. Duie Pyle Inc. announced a Transportation Security Administration-compliant export service designed to move international airfreight directly from point of origin to the export location.
January 24, 2020Judge Sides With California Trucking Association, Issues Preliminary Injunction in AB 5 Fight
A federal judge in San Diego on Jan. 16 issued a preliminary injunction against the trucking component of a California law that would restrict how independent workers can be classified by companies. The judge’s ruling means the state of California cannot implement the law as it pertains to the trucking industry.
January 16, 2020Drone Deliveries Begin a Slow Takeoff
Aerial drones are emerging as a way to help solve challenges associated with last-mile deliveries in a number of conditions and environments.
January 13, 2020Oregon DOT Appoints Leaders for Office on Mobility, Project Delivery
The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced three leaders to steer its newly formed Office of Urban Mobility and Mega Project Delivery.
January 10, 2020