Russia’s Yandex Joins the Self-Driving Car Million-Mile Club
Yandex NV, Russia’s largest internet firm, said its self-driving cars have passed 1 million miles in fully autonomous driving since it started testing the technology in December 2017, joining an elite group in the emerging robotaxi industry.
October 18, 2019Trucking Relies on Consumers, but Recession Fears Loom, Experts Say
PALM BEACH, Fla. — A leading consultant and top executives at three fleets outlined the state of the trucking industry and overall economy to trailer dealers and suppliers during a meeting here, with discussion focused on changing conditions and persistent concerns about softening demand.
October 17, 2019Port of Seattle Partners With WeWork on Maritime Business Incubator
Port of Seattle is partnering with WeWork to attract younger workers to the maritime sector.
October 17, 2019Future of Workforce a Priority Amid AI Push, Lawmakers Say
WASHINGTON — The advancements in artificial intelligence will require a national strategy that ensures workers are able to adapt to sweeping changes, two members of Congress active in this national debate said Oct. 16.
October 17, 2019Volvo to Cut Carbon Footprint in Bid to Sell Electric SUVs
Volvo is tying the launch of its first all-electric vehicle — the XC40 Recharge crossover — to a broader plan for shrinking the carbon footprint of its models by 40% through 2025.
October 16, 2019Medium-Duty Gains in September Led by Class 7
U.S. retail sales of Class 4 through Class 7 trucks rose 5.8% in September compared with a year earlier, and included large gains in Freightliner sales of Class 7 vehicles.
October 16, 2019China Beats US 8-1 When It Comes to Charging Electric Cars
There are almost as many places to charge your electric vehicle in Beijing as there are in the entire United States.
October 16, 2019NHTSA Seeks Comments on Rear-Visibility Camera Systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking comments on an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking that could lead to camera-based, rear-visibility systems replacing mirrors on heavy trucks and cars.
October 16, 2019Perspective: Diversity Is Essential in Fast-Moving Industry
Diversity is a core tenet of any high-performing team, and its importance is heightened the faster a company grows. This is especially true in the logistics and freight-matching world, says Lily Shen of Transfix.
October 15, 2019US House Transportation Panel Showcases Partisan Dispute
NEW YORK — On Oct. 14, Rep. Peter DeFazio held court on Broadway. The country’s top transportation Democratic policymaker kept an audience engaged with his one-man show, touching on topics including a highway policy bill during the current session of Congress. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 15, 2019