A plan for Unique Electronic Identification devices to be on most commercial vehicles would allow law enforcement to identify and monitor the condition of trucks and drivers on the highways. This raises concerns about privacy and the costs and benefits.Â
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Amazon Employees Fear ‘No One Is Safe’ as Layoffs Roil the Ranks
“No one is safe.†So wrote an Amazon.com Inc. employee on an internal chat room as the company began the largest round of layoffs in its history.
November 16, 2022Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives as White House Celebrates IIJA
Senior Democrats in the Senate are pressing for transportation safety enhancements as the White House celebrated the anniversary of a $1 trillion infrastructure law’s enactment.
November 16, 2022Waabi Unveils Adaptable Autonomous Driving System for Trucking
Self-driving truck startup Waabi has unveiled its core product, the Waabi Driver, an autonomous driving system for commercial trucks designed to learn and adapt to new routes and driving scenarios at a faster pace and lower development cost.
November 16, 2022Daimler Reports Strong Q3 Gains Amid Constraints
Daimler Truck Holding AG reported a continued profitable growth path during the third quarter, with rocketing net income and higher revenue despite supply chain constraints and headwinds from raw material and energy prices.
November 15, 2022Hutcheson Cites History of Commitment to Gender Equality
DALLAS — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told a conference hosted by a women’s trucking organization that she has been striving to elevate the vital role women play in the industry throughout her career.
November 15, 2022Diesel Demand Destruction Starting to Look Inevitable, International Agency Says
Unprecedented diesel prices mean that demand destruction for the fuel is probable, the International Energy Agency said.
November 15, 2022Wholesale Inflation Eased in October for Fourth Straight Slowdown
Prices at the wholesale level rose 8% in October from a year ago, the fourth straight decline and the latest sign that inflation pressures in the United States are easing from painfully high levels.
November 15, 2022Walmart’s Grocery Gains Power Sales Beat and Stock Jump
Walmart Inc. jumped Nov. 15 after the retail giant reported strong quarterly results and boosted its annual forecast, putting its shares on pace to erase this year’s losses.
November 15, 2022The Battery Supply Chain Is Finally Coming to America
Redwood Materials Inc., the battery recycling company created by Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel, said it has reached a deal to supply Panasonic with billions of dollars in critical battery components that will be produced in the U.S. for the first time.
November 15, 2022