Business
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Improve Compliance with AI Cameras
Compliance is essential to how well a fleet operates. Unfortunately, recent statistics show alarming rates in several key areas including traffic law violations, health, and safety. Netradyne is combining artificial intelligence with cameras to tackle compliance through smart data analytics.
February 17, 2020Presidential Hopefuls Talk Infrastructure at Forum
Four presidential candidates emphasized the need to repair existing infrastructure and construct systems that meet future needs at a public forum in Las Vegas.
Nebraska DOT Unveils Omaha Transportation Study
The Nebraska Department of Transportation released the Metro Area Travel Improvement Study, which is meant to guide road improvements in the Omaha area for the next few decades.
GM Works to Shield US Truck Plants From Virus Disruption
General Motors Co. is working to maintain the flow of parts to some of its most profitable U.S. plants to keep them from becoming the next factories to be idled due to the coronavirus spreading in China.
C.H. Robinson Executive Chairman John Wiehoff to Retire
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Executive Chairman John Wiehoff will retire in May, the multimodal logistics company announced Feb. 12.
February 14, 2020XPO to Lay Off 304 Workers at Texas Distribution Center
XPO Logistics Inc. will lay off 304 workers at an AllianceTexas distribution center in April, according to a notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Proposed Cargo Hub for N.Y. Town Faces More Delays
The Manlius town planning board this week urged “great caution” as town officials consider how a proposed rail-and-truck cargo hub near the CSX rail yard would affect traffic on Fremont and Kirkville roads.
Daimler to Recall 298,000 Mercedes-Benz Cars
Daimler AG is recalling almost 300,000 of its Mercedes-Benz cars because of fire hazards.
Oil Rallies for Fourth Day as Virus Fears Show Signs of Easing
Oil gained for a fourth session, the longest rising streak this year, amid signs that the worst impacts of the coronavirus outbreak may be easing.
Airbus Presses Boeing Rivalry With Jet Deal, Production Ramp-Up
Airbus SE pledged to churn out more aircraft than ever and consolidated its ownership of the A220 jetliner, pressing home its advantage over Boeing Co. and its grounded 737 Max in the growing narrow-body market.