Autonomous trucking, once regarded as the stuff of science fiction, is gradually moving closer to viability in real-world freight operations after years of investment, development and on-road testing.
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Government Sues Union Pacific Over Using Flawed Vision Test
The U.S. government has joined some former workers in suing Union Pacific over the way it used a vision test to disqualify workers the railroad believed were colorblind.
October 2, 2023Fleets Turn to Military Veterans to Fill Technician Roles
Investing in veterans to fulfill the much-needed job duties of commercial technicians has been a concentrated goal for some fleets.
October 6, 2023Trucker Path Launches Single-Trip Spot Insurance
Trucker Path is now providing all-risk spot cargo insurance coverage as single-trip policies and per-load pricing, the trucking technology company announced Sept. 27.
October 2, 20233PL Warehouse Services Buys Sky Transportation
Third-party logistics specialist Warehouse Services said Sept. 28 it acquired Texas-based Sky Trans Group Holdings for an undisclosed amount.
October 2, 2023Crowley Names Dennis White to Lead Brokerage Operations
Crowley has selected Dennis White as its newest vice president of brokerage services, the maritime and logistics company announced Oct. 2.
October 2, 2023Shutdown Averted: Congress Approves Nov. 17 Funding Fix
Capitol Agenda: Before Congress cleared for the president a temporary funding bill, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made the case for keeping the government operating.
October 2, 2023Factory Gauge Contracts at Slowest Pace in Nearly a Year
A measure of U.S. factory activity contracted in September by the least in nearly a year, offering hope that the worst may be over for the nation’s producers.
October 2, 2023Randall Reflects on Mack MD’s Market Entry
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Mack Trucks North America overcame years of upheaval after its reentry into the medium-duty market mere weeks before the coronavirus pandemic, company President Jonathan Randall reflected.
October 2, 2023Tesla Q3 Sales Rise 27% but Fall Short of Estimates
Tesla’s summertime deliveries of electric vehicles surged 27% from last year but still fell below analyst projections as Elon Musk’s car company navigated through softening customer demand as well as factory upgrades.
October 2, 2023