In a bid to achieve the practical use of self-driving flying cars in the 2020s, the government will establish a public-private council possibly within this year to discuss safety issues, technological development and other matters, Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
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Shortage of Drivers Slows Booming Truck Demand
Demand for new commercial trucks is surging as companies look to replace aging vehicles and freight volumes have jumped in recent months.
July 2, 2018Maine Governorās Latest Bonds Ploy Highlights Peril of Borrowing to Fix Stateās Roads
AUGUSTA, Maine ā There is probably nothing more unifying in Maineās contentious politics than borrowing lots of money to improve the stateās transportation system, but recent events at the State House have also showed why it may be a poor policy.
July 2, 2018Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Says Itās a āLittle Prematureā to Discuss US WTO Exit
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said itās a ālittle prematureā to discuss the U.S. withdrawing from the World Trade Organization as the Trump administration continues to look at ways to improve the global trade body.
July 2, 2018Not Waiting for Trump, Municipalities Are Funding Infrastructure
State and local government bond sales have tumbled this year, but itās not because theyāve given up on raising money to fix Americaās roads, schools and bridges.
July 2, 2018Faster Delivery of Nearly Everything Is the Next Big Thing
NEW YORK ā Waiting is so yesterday. Shoppers increasingly want their orders to arrive at their doorsteps as soon as they click a button, whether itās a hot meal, groceries or a sofa. In response, retailers are betting big on delivery services to drop off packages faster.
June 29, 2018OSHA Opens Probe Into Fatal XPO Accident
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into a fatal accident at XPO Logistics in Lockport, N.Y., early June 25.
June 28, 2018Trade War Shows Signs of Impact in US Exports, Durables Data
Some economists are detecting signs in data that trade tensions are having an impact on American companies.
June 27, 2018Louisiana Port Feels Effects of Trump Trade War
To understand what a trade war means for America, go to the Mississippi. Follow the mud-brown river past Louisianaās chemical plants, oil refineries, granaries, ports, and the rail networks and highways that spring from its fingers.
June 27, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of June 25: The Hours
Three U.S. House lawmakers recently unveiled legislation they said would provide common-sense fixes to hours-of-service issues certain truckers are facing. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
June 25, 2018