DOT Unveils Applicant Toolkit for Rural Communities
USDOT created a toolkit intended to help those interested in participating in the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success program.
July 28, 2020Pandemic Forces Some Fleets to Furlough Drivers, but Others Have Been Quick to Hire Them
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold, it disrupted freight demand in many segments of the economy, forcing some carriers to furlough drivers while others were quick to hire those furloughed drivers as a way to swiftly onboard experienced commercial vehicle operators.
July 27, 2020World’s Supply Chain May Not Be Ready for COVID-19 Vaccine
The industries that shepherd goods around the world on ships and planes acknowledge they aren’t ready to handle the challenges of shipping an eventual COVID-19 vaccine from drugmakers to billions of people.
July 27, 2020Stoneridge-Orlaco Announces SideEye Blind-Spot Detection System
Technology provider Stoneridge-Orlaco introduced active camera and radar detection system SideEye, which is intended to reduce blind spots and increase safety.
July 24, 2020FAA Warns 737s Sitting in Storage Are Corroding During the Pandemic
Boeing Co. 737 planes in storage because of the coronavirus pandemic are at risk of losing power in both engines when they fly again and must be inspected, aviation regulators said.
July 24, 2020Women In Trucking Conference Announces Virtual Plans
The Women In Trucking Association’s annual conference will be virtual this year, a decision made in light of the recent surges of COVID-19 cases.
July 23, 2020Mississippi Transportation Commission Issues 18 Contract Awards
The Mississippi Transportation Commission has awarded contracts for 18 infrastructure projects.
July 21, 2020Emptier Roads Not Resulting in Increase in Safety, Data Says
The COVID-19 pandemic has rendered U.S. roadways emptier and more lethal, according to preliminary data from the National Safety Council.
July 21, 2020FAA Puts Boeing Max on Path to Return to Service in October
U.S. aviation regulators announced an important milestone in returning Boeing Co.’s grounded 737 Max jet to service, an event one person familiar with the process said would happen no earlier than October.
July 21, 2020Drivewyze Receives $60M Investment to Accelerate Growth
Trucking technology provider Drivewyze will receive $60 million in financing to help advance its growth through an agreement parent company Intelligent Imaging Systems has reached with an investment firm, according to a July 14 announcement.
July 21, 2020