The Illinois Trucking Association is among a business coalition whose leaders are calling on state lawmakers to change an outdated biometric state statute leading to frivolous lawsuits and safety concerns.
Author: Noël Fletcher
DOE Says Trucks, Transport Refrigeration Units Ideal for Solar Panel Energy
Commercial trucks, trailers and transport refrigeration units have been designated top candidates to integrate with experimental solar photovoltaics to lower diesel fuel use or boost power in electric vehicles.
Torc Robotics Signs Pact to Acquire Canada’s Algolux
Daimler Truck autonomous technology subsidiary Torc Robotics has signed an agreement to acquire Canadian artificial intelligence developer Algolux Inc.
DOE Outlines Higher Upfront Costs for Green Heavy Trucks
Trucking companies are being advised to seek government incentives to help offset high price tags of green heavy trucks that are forecast based on federal figures to cost $28,000 to $297,500 more than diesel engines vehicles.
Big G Express Acquires RTR Transportation
Two Tennessee freight carriers have merged with the acquisition of RTR Transportation by Big G Express.
Big G Express Acquires RTR Transportation
Two Tennessee freight carriers have merged with the acquisition of RTR Transportation by Big G Express.
New UPS Distribution Center in N.C. to Create 60 Driver Jobs
Some 60 new truck driver jobs are coming to southeastern North Carolina in the largest business venture there in 40 years thanks to a new UPS distribution center.
FHWA Promotes Andrew Rogers to Deputy Administrator
The Federal Highway Administration promoted chief counsel Andrew Rogers on Feb. 27 to deputy administrator.
Georgia Lands First of Five New Sam’s Club Distribution Centers
Georgia’s governor announced a $142 million deal for a Sam’s Club distribution and fulfillment center in the first of five new sites in the company’s bold plans to modernize its supply chain.
Work Proposals Sought in Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
Kentucky and Ohio issued a call for construction and design proposals to fast-track the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.