Organizers for this year's gathering of the Transportation Research Board in Washington have come up with a list of a dozen topic areas that policymakers need to address to ensure a sustainable transportation network.
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FreightPop Closes Round of Undisclosed Investments
Transportation management software provider FreightPop has closed a new round of investments, according to a Jan. 2 press release. The company did not disclose the amount.
January 15, 2019
Brian Work of CloneOps.ai discusses where AI agents fit into today’s supply chain workflows and what they might mean for the future of trucking operations.Â
VW, Ford Join to Build Pickup Trucks, Explore Work on Autonomous Vehicles
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Co. will join forces to build pickup trucks, delivery vans and possibly more, pledging to put old rivalries aside and work together to confront a rapidly changing auto industry.
January 15, 2019Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Proposal Covering Drone Operations
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation is ready to issue a new proposed rule that will allow more freedom for people operating drones, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
January 14, 2019TRB Leaders Unveil Critical Issues
WASHINGTON — Transportation Research Board executives unveiled their list of critical issues at the group’s annual meeting Jan. 14.
January 14, 2019TForce Announces Enhanced Technology Platforms
TFI International Inc. subsidiary TForce has created new software and systems to cover the entire third-party logistics process from demand creation through delivery and carrier/driver settlement, according to a TForce statement.
January 14, 2019Sen. Roger Wicker to Lead Commerce Committee in 116th Congress
The Senate Republican caucus chose Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker to lead the Commerce Committee in the 116th Congress. Wicker succeeds Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who was promoted to the role of assistant Republican leader.
January 11, 2019Electric, Automated Trucks Offer Glimpse of Industry’s Future at CES
LAS VEGAS — Amid a sea of gadgets, drones, robots and virtual reality demos, commercial trucking carved out a significant niche for itself here at the Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s largest technology event.
January 11, 2019Editorial: Trucks and Tech at CES
If anyone needed more proof that trucking is a tech-savvy industry, look no further than the bright lights of Las Vegas, where the annual CES technology show featured a string of announcements from major industry players.
January 10, 2019Kenworth, Toyota Partner to Develop 10 Hydrogen-Electric Trucks
LAS VEGAS — Kenworth Truck Co. and Toyota are collaborating to develop 10 hydrogen-electric tractors for drayage operations in the Los Angeles basin, the companies announced.
January 10, 2019