Mercedes-Benz is looking at mounting automated flying drones onto a new line of electric vans as part of a $562 million investment aimed at speeding delivery times for online orders.
September 7, 2016BusinessSafetyGovernmentFuelTechnologyAutonomous
DTNA’s Daum Cautious on Speed Limiters, Autonomous Expectations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The growing importance of fleets being able to regulate the speed of individual trucks through remote, over-the-air engine updates should be taken into account as the federal government considers a mandate requiring heavy-duty vehicles to utilize speed limiters, the president of Daimler Trucks North America said.
September 6, 2016BusinessTechnology
Freightos Acquires WebCargoNet to Expand Instant Freight Quotes
Two companies that provide quotes for shippers looking to hire carriers to haul freight are coming together. Freightos, which provides instant-rate spot market quotes has acquired WebCargoNet, which has an air cargo freight management system
September 6, 2016BusinessTechnology
167-Year-Old Railroad Tests Skies for Drone Age
BNSF Railway Co. is flying drones as far as 150 miles along the New Mexico desert to inspect tracks, helping the Federal Aviation Administration develop rules for operating unmanned aircraft beyond the pilot’s line of sight.
August 30, 2016BusinessTechnology
GE Buys Software Company to Bolster Rail-Industry Supply Chain
General Electric Co. agreed to buy ShipXpress Inc., a cloud-based software firm, to bolster its supply chain offerings for railroad customers.
August 30, 2016BusinessTechnology
ONE20 Launches App to Help Drivers Plan Trips, Save Money
Technology startup ONE20 has launched a free membership program that enables drivers to use a mobile application to plan trips, check parking availability, read and write reviews and find discounts.
August 29, 2016BusinessTechnology
Orders for Capital Equipment Climb by Most Since January
Orders for business equipment climbed in July for a second month, advancing the most since January and indicating U.S. companies are becoming less reluctant to invest.
August 25, 2016GovernmentBusinessTechnology
What FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act Means for Trucking Companies
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August 24, 2016BusinessTechnology
Hyperloop Technology to Be Studied for Freight Transportation
The transportation startup Hyperloop will study its electric propulsion tube system technology for moving freight at ports.
August 24, 2016BusinessTechnology
FR8 Revolution Launches Fleet Optimization Platform
Trucking technology startup FR8 Revolution Inc. has launched FR8.guru, a load tracking and fleet optimization platform and marketplace.
August 23, 2016