An autonomous systems defense company contends it has successfully spoofed the GPS mechanism of a Tesla Model 3 using the automaker’s latest Autopilot technology, sending the vehicle off its intended route.
June 19, 2019Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Tesla Downplays Defense Company’s Hack Into Model 3 GPS System
Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA
Amazon Adds Planes to Shipping Fleet to Speed Up Prime Deliveries
Amazon.com is adding 15 aircraft to its shipping fleet in an effort to speed up delivery to customers’ doors.
June 19, 2019Business, Safety
2019 Hawaii Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Hawaii Truck Driving Championships held June 14-15, 2019, in Aiea. (Hawaii Trucking Association)
June 18, 2019Business, Safety
Scott Delaney Snags Hat Trick of First-Place Finishes in Iowa, Is Named Grand Champion in the Process
Not only did Scott Delaney win his third straight division title at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships June 13-14 in Altoona, he also claimed his first Grand Champion trophy in six tries.
June 18, 2019Government, Business, Safety
Research Advocacy Group Identifies Nine ‘Highway Boondoggles’
A $2.2 billion proposal to enhance freight connectivity along Interstate 81 in Virginia was among the nine projects deemed wasteful for taxpayers in a recent report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, whose authors encourage enhancing transit options.
June 18, 2019Business, Safety
2019 Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships
A video from the 2019 Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships in York on June 7-8.
June 18, 2019Government, Equipment, Safety
CVSA to Conduct Brake Safety Week Sept. 15-22
Roadside inspectors will be conducting inspections with a special emphasis on brakes Sept. 15-22, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced.
June 18, 2019Business, Safety
Washington’s Best of the Best to Battle for Top Trucking Prizes
Expect stiff competition at the Washington Truck Driving Championships, which will be held June 22 at the Reddaway Terminal in Tacoma.
June 18, 2019Business, Safety
2019 Florida Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the Florida Truck Driving Championships June 6-8 in Daytona.
June 18, 2019Government, Business, Safety
FHWA Announces Funding Opportunity for Transportation Technology Grants
The Federal Highway Administration recently announced the availability of $60 million in grant funding for states and cities pursuing projects that involve transportation technologies.
June 17, 2019