Deep Freeze Slows Flights, Sorting at FedEx Express World Hub in Memphis
A deep freeze following snow Jan. 16 continued to disrupt FedEx’s world hub in Memphis on Jan. 17, causing potential delays in package deliveries.
January 18, 2018North Dakota Town Rallies Around Trucking Company Lost to Fire
Not even a day after an early morning fire Jan. 16 consumed semi and farm trucks whole and left just a smoldering shell of the longtime Korsmo Brothers Farms and Trucking business, a makeshift office opened and the deliveries rolled on.
January 18, 2018CSX Revenue Down, Earnings Up
CSX’s net earnings grew in the fourth quarter despite a drop in revenue. The Jacksonville,Fla.,-based railroad announced adjusted net earnings of $573 million or 64 cents a share for the fourth quarter, compared to $458 million and 49 cents for the same period of 2016.
January 17, 2018The First True Autonomous Cars Won’t Be for Sale
Auto companies at the CES tech convention in Las Vegas affirmed plans to have their first true self-driving cars in production by 2021 — or in some cases earlier. But don’t expect to see these vehicles on any dealership lots.
January 17, 2018Paint Designed for Self-Driving Vehicles to Be Tested at Autonomous Proving Ground
PPG announced Jan. 16 it is partnering with the University of Michigan’s Mcity to test paint and other vehicle coatings specially designed for autonomous vehicles.
January 17, 2018Massachusetts Town Could Become Testing Site for Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars could be coming to Arlington, Mass., soon, as the Board of Selectmen have agreed to allow Town Manager Adam Chapdelaine to take the first steps in bringing autonomous vehicle tests to town.
January 17, 2018Safety Advocates Say Not So Fast on Driverless Cars
Highway safety advocates are urging lawmakers to pump the brakes on the development of driverless cars.
January 17, 2018Aptiv, Lyft to Continue Vegas Self-Driving Car Tests, Expand to Second City
Aptiv left a piece of Pittsburgh in Las Vegas when it tore down its booth last week at the largest electronics show in Las Vegas.
January 17, 2018Snow Causes FedEx Hiccup
Memphis International Airport saw little impact on passenger flights from a winter storm early Jan. 16, but FedEx’s cargo operation experienced disruptions that could affect deliveries.
January 17, 2018FedEx Beefs Up Unit Led by Founder’s Son to Include Specialty Logistics, E-Commerce
FedEx is expanding the business unit led by its founder’s son by consolidating specialty logistics and e-commerce solutions within FedEx Trade Networks.
January 17, 2018