First Amazon 'Prime Air' Flight Lands at Ohio Airport
The first “Prime Air” flight Atlas Air Worldwide flew for e-commerce giant Amazon.com landed at Wilmington, Ohio, Air Park Aug. 10, cementing what appears to be a growing relationship between Amazon and Southwestern Ohio.
August 12, 2016NTDC 2016: Most Finalists Set, But Ties Force Runoffs
The trucking industry’s “Super Bowl of Safety” is down to five finalists in five of the eight classes of competition, with runoffs required in three classes, plus the step van class.
August 12, 2016Retail Purchases Stall as Car Sales Improve
Sales at U.S. retailers were little changed in July as Americans flocked to auto dealers at the expense of other merchants.
August 12, 2016Milan Supply Chain Solutions Adds Spireon’s FleetLocate to Trailers
Milan Supply Chain Solutions has chosen Spireon Inc.'s FleetLocate telematics application to track 1,100 trailers to improve utilization and deliver operational savings.
August 12, 2016GAO: Airports, FAA Missing Out on Billions in Taxes Collected From Truckers
The Federal Aviation Administration — and airports by extension — have missed out on as much as $2 billion in funding over the past decade because of a 2005 provision designed to prevent fraudulent use of noncommercial jet fuel by truckers.
August 12, 2016NTDC 2016: Competitors Haul Their Share of Freaky Freight
INDIANAPOLIS — They may be the “best of the best” drivers competing in the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships, but sometimes, just like any driver, they find themselves hauling some pretty odd cargo.
August 11, 2016Vnomics Aiding Researchers to Predict Fuel Consumption
Vnomics Corp. is providing matching funds, data and expertise to support research at the University of Rochester into the use of machine learning to improve the fuel efficiency of commercial vehicles, according to the analytics company.
August 11, 2016No Gender Gap in Today’s Class 8 Trucks, Tractors
When it comes to differences in average height, weight and strength of male and female Class 8 truck drivers, those differences challenge truck designers to build a vehicle that can be easily used by both genders. Those physical differences can make it difficult for drivers — male or female — to reach the pedals while seeing over the hood, or to open a hood and be able to add engine oil or clean a windshield without having to climb atop a tire.
August 11, 2016Female-Friendly Equipment Prevents Injuries, Improves Ease of Use, Drivers, Suppliers Say
To help attract and retain female drivers, a number of fleets and manufacturers are adding specialized equipment to help reduce injuries and minimize the amount of strength needed to complete certain tasks, which contribute to a better life on the road.
August 11, 2016Roadrunner Transportation, Sameday Worldwide Forge LTL Service Agreement
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced a service agreement with Sameday Worldwide of Mississauga, Ontario, to move each other's less-than-truckload freight within their respective networks.
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