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Nikola Hires GM, Dell Veteran Mary Chan as COO
Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. continued to beef up its leadership team around new CEO Steve Girsky on Sept. 18, as he appointed Mary Chan as chief operating officer effective Oct. 9.
Isaac and EBE Tech Integrate to Save Fleets Time
Fleet management solutions provider Isaac Instruments announced it has completed an integration with EBE Technologies aimed at saving fleet clients time.
Driverless Carmakers Are Pivoting to Trucks
The pivot from self-driving cars to self-driving trucks is the latest sign of how difficult it is to fully take our hands off the wheel, industry experts and researchers say.
Motorcity Systems and Orbcomm Partner on Tech Integrations
Motorcity Systems and Orbcomm have formed a technology integration partnership to better connect Orbcomm’s telematics systems with various transportation management systems.
NMFTA Developing API Road Map for LTL Shipment Data
The Digital LTL Council is developing a set of application programming interface standards covering the full life cycle of less-than-truckload shipments, from quote to cash.
No Sign of Breakthrough in Strike by Auto Workers
The auto workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three went into its fourth day on Sept. 18 with no signs of an early breakthrough and against the threat that the walkout could soon spread.
September 18, 2023Spartan Radar, RiverPark Partner to Launch Hoplo
Spartan Radar has launched sales of its Hoplo advanced collision warning system through a new partnership with RiverPark Inc.
Electrify America Navigates Patchwork of Rates, Regulations
Electrify America Director of Energy Services Jigar Shah is in charge of navigating a wide range of rates charged by more than 200 electric utilities in areas where the company has stations.
Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships Sailing in Europe
The maritime industry will join the European Union's Emissions Trading System in January, meaning big ships will start paying for carbon emissions.
Low Mississippi River Limits Barges
DES MOINES, Iowa — Hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to send corn and soybeans downriver.