Drone Deliveries Ready to Soar in Japan, but Issues Linger
Amazon.com wowed the world in 2013 with a video purporting to show what the future of the delivery industry would look like. But are we any closer to that now? The answer seems to be no — at least in Japan.
May 21, 2018Gov. John Kasich Opens Ohio Roads to Autonomous Testing
Ohio’s public roads and highways are open to autonomous vehicle testing as mandated in an executive order recently signed by Gov. John Kasich.
May 21, 2018International Launches Industry Forum
International Truck, a unit of Navistar Inc., announced it is creating an industry forum, UPNEXT, to discuss emerging trends and topics that are driving industry change.
May 18, 2018Meritor Tire Inflation System Available on Vanguard, CIMC Trailers
Meritor Inc. announced its tire inflation system with ThermALERT is a standard/preferred option on Vanguard dry van and CIMC refrigerated trailers.
May 18, 2018FedEx Express Driver Mark Brundage Takes Home Top Prize in Virginia Championships
Virginia is for lovers, and Mark Brundage loves the 4-axle. Finishing first in the class, Brundage earned the best-in-show trophy at the state’s annual truck driving championships.
May 18, 2018Trailer Orders Continue to Mount, and So Does Pressure on Trailer Makers
U.S. trailer orders continued to mount in April, tightening the pressure on trailer makers to secure the components and labor needed to boost production amid the rising cost of materials.
May 17, 2018TransForce Buys Online Trainer SafetyServe
Trucking industry staff recruitment and training provider TransForce purchased SafetyServe, which provides online safety training courses for companies, government agencies and insurance companies.
May 17, 2018Municipalities Tasked With Climate-Resilient Infrastructure, FEMA Says
WASHINGTON — Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long said although the agency takes into account rising seas when preparing for disasters, advancing resilient infrastructure projects begins at municipalities.
May 17, 2018Lawmakers Stress Highway Funding, but an Infrastructure Bill Remains Months Away
WASHINGTON — An infrastructure package will probably take a back seat to bills relating to the Federal Aviation Administration, farming and water resources, which will continue to dominate Congress’ attention in the coming months, according to Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.).
May 17, 2018ATA Leaders Meet With IRU in Geneva, Discuss Industry’s Future
Trucking industry leaders from around the world are facing many of the same issues as their counterparts in the United States, including the emergence of advanced driver-assistance systems and combating a persistent shortage of drivers.
May 17, 2018