Business

Just as highway bottlenecks can impede the transport of goods over the road, congestion in and around the nation’s seaports can disrupt the supply chains of companies that import and export goods.

The Michigan Senate unanimously approved legislation earlier this month that could make Michigan the first state to allow commercial truck platooning while also eliminating a requirement that someone be inside a self-driving car while testing it on public roads.

A battle within the business world is growing over the use of a slice of the radio frequency spectrum. It pits vehicle manufacturers and their allies against Wi-Fi providers, often owned by telecommunications companies.

Another NFL season is under way, which means the equipment for 53 players and a slew of coaches for all 32 teams must be moved each week from the practice facilities to their home stadiums or to airports for road games.

WASHINGTON — Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its version of SuperTruck for inspection by Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, with the modified VNL 670 highway tractor demonstrating an 88% gain in freight efficiency and an extra 70% in fuel economy.

Cargo stranded by the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy slowly began to flow through U.S. ports last week, offering the first small signs of relief for truckers and their customers.

As Hanjin Shipping vessels finally arrive in the United States, some motor carriers are reluctant or refusing to accept cargo that might have been damaged because it could expose them to liability claims.

Penske Truck Leasing launched a new website for customers seeking information on its full-service leasing and contract maintenance services.