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Government, Business, TCA

Wisconsin Frac Sand Producers Seek Relief From Rail Costs, Service Issues

In a clash of old and new industries, Wisconsin frac sand producers say their business is threatened by a handful of railroads operating under outdated regulations. Wisconsin produces about a third of the nation’s supply of sand used to extract natural gas and oil through a process known as hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.â€

July 30, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Texas City Cracks Down on Truck Route Violators

An ordinance prohibiting commercial motor vehicles from traveling in the Odessa, Texas, city limits is beginning to show its effect, as five truckers were found guilty of violating the law July 25.

July 27, 2018
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics, TCA

Chassis Pool OK’d for Georgia, South Carolina Ports

The creation of a common chassis pool by the port authorities for Georgia and South Carolina will go forward.

July 27, 2018
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Ford Profit Plunges by 50% in 2Q

Ford Motor Co. profit fell to $1.07 billion in the second quarter, down about 50% from the $2.05 billion it made in the second quarter of 2017.

July 27, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Savannah Port Sets Container Record

The year has been another one for the record books at the Savannah ports.

July 26, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Ford Announces Reshuffling, New Self-Driving Vehicle Unit

A day ahead of announcing second-quarter earnings, Ford Motor Co. unveiled organizational changes that it says will improve its operations and grow profits.

July 25, 2018
Logistics, TCA

FedEx Reaches Airfreight Deal With San Bernardino Airport

FedEx Express will begin operating daily cargo flights out of San Bernardino International Airport in October, under terms of a new 10-year agreement.

July 25, 2018
Government, Logistics, TCA

Traffic Jams Can’t Be Prevented, Says Washington State Transportation Chief

Highways won’t cure Washington state’s traffic woes and preventing congestion is impossible, said Roger Millar, head of the Washington state Department of Transportation.

July 25, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Uber’s Self-Driving Fleet Returns to Pittsburgh Roads — With Drivers in Control

Uber’s self-driving cars returned July 24 to Pittsburgh’s streets four months after one of its autonomous SUVs hit and killed a woman crossing a street in Tempe, Ariz.

July 24, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

UNLV, German Research Company Work on Autonomous Delivery Truck

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is joining German research company Fraunhofer IVI to develop an autonomous delivery truck, the university announced.

July 24, 2018