The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released query plans, including pricing options, for trucking companies seeking to use the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
August 21, 2019Transportation Technology News
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FMCSA Releases Payment Options for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
With New Funding, Startup PlusAI Set to Unveil Level 2 Driverless Vehicles
Sequoia Capital-backed PlusAI Inc. is close to raising about $200 million in new funds at a valuation of more than $1 billion to bankroll its development in autonomous trucks, according to people familiar with the matter.
August 21, 2019Waymo to Test Autonomous Vehicles in Rainy Florida
Google autonomous vehicle spinoff Waymo says it will start testing on public roads in Florida to better experience heavy rain.
August 20, 2019San Diego Rolls Out $107.4 Million for Large Vehicle Charging Stations
The California Public Utilities Commission has approved a program that will see San Diego Gas & Electric build 3,000 electric vehicle charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles including school buses, delivery trucks and forklifts, and SDG&E customers will be the ones to pay for it.
August 20, 2019Peterbilt Adds Technician Institute Campus
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the opening of its fifth Peterbilt Technician Institute campus, in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
August 20, 2019FRA Announces $244 Million in Grant Availability
More than $244 million in grants is available for projects that improve safety, efficiency and reliability, federal railroad regulators announced this month.
August 19, 2019Convoy Partners With TMS Provider BluJay
Convoy, a nationwide digital freight network, announced a partnership with BluJay Solutions, a leading supply chain software and service provider.
August 16, 2019Mack, Noregon Partner on Dynamic Maintenance Service
Mack Trucks announced a new service called dynamic maintenance for connected vehicles.
August 16, 2019Lyft Shares Rise Ahead of Insiders’ First Chance to Sell Stock
Some early investors in Lyft Inc., one of the most anticipated yet disappointing IPOs of the year, will get their first opportunity to sell shares Aug. 19.
August 16, 2019UPS Invests in TuSimple to Pursue Self-Driving Trucks
UPS Inc. announced its venture capital arm, UPS Ventures, has made a minority investment in autonomous driving company TuSimple to test self-driving tractor-trailers on a route in Arizona to determine whether the vehicles can improve service and efficiency in the UPS network.
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