With the launch of the Future of Transportation Caucus, some members of Congress hope to shift the focus of transportation debates from funding to policy. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 21, 2019BusinessTechnologyAutonomous
FedEx Completes First Commercial Drone Delivery
FedEx officials said the companys test drone program completed the first U.S. residential delivery of commercial goods, a scheduled trip to a home in Christiansburg, Va., on Oct. 18.
October 21, 2019BusinessTechnology
Global Container Terminals Joins TradeLens Blockchain Platform
Global Container Terminals Inc., a North American container terminal operator, has joined the TradeLens supply chain platform, which uses blockchain technology, according to an Oct. 17 news release.
October 21, 2019BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 50
GlobalTranz Acquires Global Freight Solutions
Logistics company GlobalTranz Enterprises Inc. announced the acquisition of Chicago-based Global Freight Solutions, a freight brokerage and logistics company.
October 18, 2019BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsAutonomousTop 100
Dependable Supply Chain Services Adds Two Orange EV Tractors to Increase Sustainability
ONTARIO, Calif. Dependable Supply Chain Services has deployed two electric terminal trucks from Orange EV at its facility here.
October 18, 2019GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Chinas Economic Slowdown Deepens, Weighing on Global Growth
BEIJING Chinas economic growth sank to a new multidecade low in the latest quarter as a trade war with the U.S. deepened a slump that is weighing on the global economy.
October 18, 2019BusinessTechnology
Transfix Launches Two Load Options for Carriers
Digital freight-broker Transfix announced two updates to its platform: My Lanes, a product that recommends freight based on carrier preferences; and Reserved Loads, which it referred to as the industrys first exclusive-access freight program for exceptional carriers.
October 18, 2019BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
Volvo Reports Modest Gains in Q3 Net Income, Revenue
Volvo Group reported a marginal increase in net income and a modest bump in revenue in the third quarter, citing slowing markets for trucks, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines.
October 18, 2019BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Russias Yandex Joins the Self-Driving Car Million-Mile Club
Yandex NV, Russias largest internet firm, said its self-driving cars have passed 1 million miles in fully autonomous driving since it started testing the technology in December 2017, joining an elite group in the emerging robotaxi industry.
October 18, 2019BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Trucking Relies on Consumers, but Recession Fears Loom, Experts Say
PALM BEACH, Fla. A leading consultant and top executives at three fleets outlined the state of the trucking industry and overall economy to trailer dealers and suppliers during a meeting here, with discussion focused on changing conditions and persistent concerns about softening demand.
October 17, 2019