Breaking: Brad Jacobs' Bold Billion Dollar Move
Brad Jacobs, the billionaire who founded XPO Logistics Inc., is creating a publicly listed company designed for multiple acquisitions and funded with $1 billion, mostly from Jacobs himself. Jacobs has not yet said what industry he plans to expand into with his new venture.
December 5, 202360 Seconds: Cameras Help Reduce Liability in Trucking
The use of cameras on heavy-duty #trucks has gone mainstream as more and more fleets have adopted forward- and inward-facing cameras to coach drivers and reduce liability. Now the latest smart camera #technology is taking things a step further, helping carriers capture more angles, gain new insights and derive more operational value from video.
December 5, 2023FMCSA Warning: Drivers Who Drug-Test Positive Will Lose CDLs
“By November 18, 2024, as part of new federal regulations, drivers with a ‘prohibited’ status in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse will lose or be denied their state-issued commercial driving privileges.” FMCSA warns truck drivers who drug-test positive will lose their CDLs starting late next year.
November 30, 2023Torc Lays Out Road Map to Autonomous Truck Launch in 2027
The independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck is paving the way for that rollout by conducting pilots with major motor carriers and mapping out the details of how fleet customers will dispatch and monitor unmanned commercial vehicles in the coming years.
November 28, 2023Policymakers Push Safety Focus as IIJA Turns 2
Amtrak has been among the #infrastructure law's beneficiaries. Eugene Mulero has the details in Capitol Agenda.
November 21, 2023Transportation Funding Debate Set to Go to House Floor
Transportation Funding debate set to go to the House floor. A vote is expected before the end of the week. Eugene Mulero has more in Capitol Agenda.
November 13, 2023Amazon Business Tops 2023 Global Freight List
Amazon's extensive 3PL operation landed it atop this year's TT Top 50 Global Freight Companies list.
November 3, 2023Effective Driver Coaching: How In-Cab Technology Makes It Possible
Done correctly, driver coaching supports safer, more profitable routes. Transport Topics reports how Kriska leverages in-cab technology for driver improvement and development.
November 3, 2023Fall Agenda Packed with Issues for New Speaker Johnson
New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) has an array of pressing issues in front of him. House T&I Chairman, Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), cites energy, supply chain, and aviation. Eugene Mulero has more in Capitol Agenda.
November 3, 2023NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson Honored at MCE, Eyes 2024 Title Defense
NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson of UPS and Nevada reflects on his historic win this year after being honored at MCE 2023.
October 22, 2023