WASHINGTON — Former congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed by a vote of 77-22.
January 28, 2025Transportation Technology News
Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.
Senate Confirms Sean Duffy for DOT Secretary
Atlas Energy Begins Driverless Truck Deliveries to Wells
Bulk carrier Atlas Energy Solutions began shipments of proppant on two driverless trucks equipped with self-driving technology from Kodiak Robotics recently, the companies said.
January 28, 2025Chevron Plans to Build Gas Plants to Power AI Data Centers
Chevron is launching a partnership to develop natural gas-fired power plants next to data centers, a move that will allow it to tap into surging demand for electricity for AI.
January 28, 2025Port Houston Awarded $25M for Hydrogen Refilling Station
A $25 million grant given to the Port of Houston Authority will go toward the development of a hydrogen refilling station in Bayport.
January 28, 2025Whole Foods CEO Buechel Named Amazon’s Grocery Chief
Buechel, a former management consultant, joined Whole Foods in 2013, and led efforts to unify the formerly decentralized chain’s technology and record-keeping systems.
January 28, 2025Arizona Selected for Third CHIPS for America Facility
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Jan. 6 that Arizona has been selected for the third of three CHIPS for America research and development flagship facilities.
January 27, 2025Covenant Logistics Q4 Profit Slides on Helene, Higher Costs
Covenant reported a profit of $6.7 million or earnings per diluted share of 24 cents in Q4, just over half the $12.8 million or 47 cents per diluted share profit posted in Q4 2023.
January 27, 2025Kia Recalls 80,000 Vehicles Over Air Bag Issue
Kia America Inc. has announced a recall of more than 80,000 Kia vehicles due to improper floor wiring that may impact the vehicle’s air bag deployment.
January 27, 2025How Shippers Navigate Risk in a Fragmented Freight Market
With delivery expectations climbing and freight fraud concerns lingering, shippers and logistics providers have had to step up efforts to vet and verify carriers.
January 27, 2025Amazon Layoffs Prompt Canada to Review Government Deals
Canada’s industry minister said Amazon’s decision to shut down all warehouses in Quebec and cut close to 2,000 jobs would prompt the government to examine its current deals with the company.
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