Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao credited stakeholders for helping regulators propel the industry forward through a challenging 2020.
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Some Experts See Plane-Crash Risk Rising on Expansion of 5G Spectrum
A plan to redeploy spectrum for super-fast 5G wireless networks is sparking concern among aviation safety experts that it could result in interference with the electronics on aircraft, potentially leading to crashes.
December 7, 2020Luminar Technologies More Than Doubles Post SPAC Merger
Peter Thiel-backed Luminar Technologies Inc. briefly touched an all-time high within days of emerging as a stand-alone company as investor excitement over developers of laser sensors that enable autonomous driving ramped up.
December 7, 2020Carriers, Law Enforcement Learning the Ropes for Hemp Transport
The chairman of a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance working group focused on hemp said that while interstate transport of the substance is legal, potential risks remain for motor carriers and drivers hauling it.
December 3, 2020The Rising Threat of Ransomware: How Trucking Can Fend Off Cyberattacks
No fleet manager or logistics worker ever wants to experience the sinking feeling that comes with seeing a message flash on their computer screen revealing they have become the victim of a ransomware attack.
November 30, 2020Can On-Demand Freight Really Work for Trucking?
In theory, the idea of an on-demand freight marketplace sounds great. In fact, there has been a big push and a great deal of investment made into automating freight brokerage or non-asset logistics.
November 30, 2020Cold Chain Adds Vaccine Distribution Facility
Cold Chain Technologies announced the opening of a new facility in Lebanon, Tenn., to support the needs for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
November 30, 2020Operational Cost of Trucking Down 9.3%, ATRI Finds
Costs associated with trucking operations have decreased, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.
November 24, 2020Economic Outlook Bright for Holidays
Goods are pouring into ports, being delivered by trucks to warehouses and e-commerce locations, and retailers are restocking their shelves as the holiday shopping season gets into full swing. It’s also a major reason why trucking continues to outperform the overall U.S. economy.
November 24, 2020Big Fleets to Work Together on Enhancing Driver Visibility in Cab
Anheuser-Busch InBev, PepsiCo Inc., Republic Services and nongovernmental organization Together for Safer Roads announced a design challenge to improve fleet safety and save lives, calling the project the Truck of the Future.
November 23, 2020