Uber’s Kalanick Stays Calm on the Stand During Waymo Trade-Secrets Trial
Subdued. Calm. Compliant. Agreeable. Those adjectives aren’t typically associated with Travis Kalanick, Uber’s combative co-founder. But during 50 minutes on the witness stand in the Waymo vs. Uber trial on Feb. 6, a suit-and-tie-clad Kalanick kept his cool, meekly agreeing with most questions posed to him by Charles Verhoeven, Waymo’s lead attorney.
February 7, 2018Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn 'Aggressively' Trying to Woo Amazon HQ2
Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn is pursuing Amazon.com Inc. with gusto as the retailer determines which state will be home to its second headquarters, HQ2.
February 7, 2018FMCSA Issues Clarification Notice on Nonpreventable Crash Reviews
Citing confusion among some motor carriers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a clarification notice to provide further details on how truckers should request a data review of certain nonpreventable crashes that are eligible for the agency’s demonstration program.
February 7, 2018Hazelwood Attorney Says Feds Are Making a Crime out of Civil Fraud
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The former president of Pilot Flying J took on the federal government Feb. 6, accusing prosecutors of ginning up a criminal case out of a civil fraud, and making a deal with the devil to do it.
February 7, 2018Mercedes-Benz Unveils New Sprinter Van
The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van makes its first public appearance Feb. 6, 2018, at the vehicle's world premier in Duisburg, Germany. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
February 6, 2018Mercedes-Benz Debuts New Sprinter Van
DUISBURG, Germany — Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new Sprinter, a digitally connected, highly versatile vehicle that can be customized to fit a diverse range of applications, from last-mile delivery to construction work to passenger transport. (See video of unveiling)
February 6, 2018DTNA Unveils DD8 Engine for Medium-Duty Lineup
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Daimler Trucks North America announced the addition of the Detroit DD8 diesel engine to its medium-duty lineup.
February 6, 2018Self-Driving Car Firm Aurora Partners With Chinese Company to Hit the Road
A Silicon Valley startup created by some of the most notable names in self-driving cars is turning to a new Chinese automaker to put its technology on the road.
February 6, 2018DHL Expands on US-Mexico Border
DHL Global Forwarding expanded its offices along the U.S. and Mexican border, investing in staff and operations in San Diego, Nogales and Tucson, Ariz., and El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, Texas.
February 6, 2018Los Angeles Named City With Worst Traffic Congestion in the World
Los Angeles, a city where the average motorist spent 102 hours stuck in traffic in 2017, topped the list of most congested cities worldwide, according to transportation analytics firm INRIX.
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