Senate negotiators released draft legislation meant to spur the introduction of self-driving vehicles, while indicating they were undecided if their measure would encompass trucks and buses.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Wabash Launches Private Offering to Fund Pending Supreme Acquisition
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. launched a private offering of $325 million in senior unsecured notes as part of the purchase for the previously announced pending acquisition of truck body builder Supreme Industries Inc.
September 11, 2017TA Opens Expanded Call Center for Roadside Assistance
TA Truck Service, a unit of TravelCenters of America, moved its national call center to a 32,000-square-foot facility so its RoadSquad unit can expand its customer base to provide services for additional fleets nationwide.
September 11, 2017United Van Lines Canada Names Dan Lawrence President
United Van Lines Canada named Dan Lawrence president, with responsibility for the company’s five operating divisions under the corporate group MoverOne Group.
September 11, 2017Goodyear Debuts ‘Fitbit’ for Tires
Goodyear is testing a smart-tire that, much like a Fitbit, relays condition information based on cloud computing analytics.
September 8, 2017Senate Panel to Examine Self-Driving Trucks
Trucking executives and industry observers will lead a discussion on self-driving trucks at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Sept. 13.
September 8, 2017Automated Steering Is Next Step
Automated steering capabilities are coming soon to commercial vehicles, suppliers of truck steering systems said.
September 8, 2017UPS Foundation to Test Drones for Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief in Texas
The UPS Foundation said it is partnering with drone manufacturer CyPhy Works and the American Red Cross to test using a drone to identify areas with the most flood damage in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
September 8, 2017Steer Axle Suppliers Focus on Weight Reduction
Shaving off weight has become a central objective of truck component design, and nowhere is that “lightweighting” trend more apparent than on the front axle.
September 8, 2017State and Local Officials Respond to Federal Self-Driving Car Legislation
State and regional transportation officials largely praised the vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to ease the development of self-driving cars, and the technology associated with them, Sept. 6.
September 8, 2017