Trucking’s Trade Shows Go Virtual
With the human and economic costs of the COVID-19 pandemic weighing heavily on the country and the world, 2020 has been anything but a normal year for the commercial transportation industry.
September 25, 2020Boeing’s Year-End Goal for 737 Max Return Gets Boost in Europe
Boeing Co.’s push to return the grounded 737 Max jet to the skies by year’s end got a boost from European regulators, who said they expect to sign off on their safety review by November.
September 25, 2020Amazon’s Drone Delivery Fleet Hits Milestone With FAA Clearance
Amazon.com took a leap toward delivering goods from the sky by becoming one of only a few companies certified by the U.S. government to operate as a drone airline.
September 25, 2020DOE Grant Supports Traffic Optimization, Fuel Consumption Research
The Department of Energy has awarded a group of partners representing three universities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the city of Chattanooga, Tenn., a grant to research traffic control system optimization with an aim to reduce emissions.
September 25, 2020UPS Appoints Nicole Clifton President of Social Impact, UPS Foundation
UPS Inc. appointed Nicole Clifton as president of Social Impact and The UPS Foundation, effective Nov. 1.
September 25, 2020With Workers Shifting to Home Offices, IT Investments Help Keep Freight Moving
The need to shift back-office employees to remote work only added to the strain on fleets and third-party logistics providers.
September 25, 2020Senate Republicans Unveil Airlines Relief Bill
Legislation that would provide nearly $30 billion for airlines, including cargo air carriers, to address concerns related to the pandemic was recently unveiled by top Senate Republicans.
September 25, 2020Mack Delivers LR Electric Refuse Truck to NYC
Mack Trucks announced it has delivered its heavy-duty LR Electric demonstration model to the New York City Department of Sanitation, which will put it through rigorous, real-world trials collecting refuse.
September 25, 2020Chatbots Reshaping the Way Businesses Connect With Customers
There’s no doubt that recent circumstances surrounding COVID-19 have reshaped the way businesses operate and connect with their customers daily.
September 25, 2020FMCSA Denies Ohio Safety Agency’s Petition for Veteran Driver Exemptions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s request for an exemption to modify the mandatory skills test requirements for drivers with military experience.
September 25, 2020