Report Covers Critical Issues for State Leaders Ahead of Vaccine Distribution
Governors should assess their capacity for transportation and address logistical issues as early as possible as they brace for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, according to the National Governors Association.
December 10, 2020GMC Sierra Goes Hands-Free
GMC says it will offer its hands-free driver-assistance feature Super Cruise on its Sierra pickup sometime in 2022.
December 9, 2020GM’s Cruise to Deploy Driverless Cars in San Francisco
SAN RAMON, Calif. — General Motors’ self-driving car company is sending out vehicles with nobody behind the wheel in San Francisco as it navigates its way toward launching a robotic taxi service that would compete against Uber and Lyft in the hometown of the leading ride-hailing services.
December 9, 2020Driver Financial Security Key to Recruitment, Retention
Truck driver recruitment and retention have been difficult this year, but providing financial security can be a huge incentive.
December 9, 2020FedEx, UPS Tell Senators of Vaccine Distribution Readiness
Two of the country’s largest freight firms reassured federal lawmakers of their preparedness in helping to deliver COVID-19 vaccines as early as this month.
December 8, 2020UPS Says It Can Handle Vaccine Rollout, Holiday Parcel Rush
UPS Inc. said it has the capacity to handle the rollout of coronavirus vaccines and an unprecedented holiday package rush this month after investments in automation, tracking technology and dry-ice production.
December 8, 2020FMCSA Drug Clearinghouse Records 46,000 Violations in First 10 Months
Nearly 46,000 driver drug-related violations have been recorded in the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse during its first 10 months of operation.
December 8, 2020Elaine Chao Discusses Partnerships as Busy Year Draws to a Close
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao credited stakeholders for helping regulators propel the industry forward through a challenging 2020.
December 8, 2020Some Experts See Plane-Crash Risk Rising on Expansion of 5G Spectrum
A plan to redeploy spectrum for super-fast 5G wireless networks is sparking concern among aviation safety experts that it could result in interference with the electronics on aircraft, potentially leading to crashes.
December 7, 2020Luminar Technologies More Than Doubles Post SPAC Merger
Peter Thiel-backed Luminar Technologies Inc. briefly touched an all-time high within days of emerging as a stand-alone company as investor excitement over developers of laser sensors that enable autonomous driving ramped up.
December 7, 2020