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UPS seeks to expand nascent drone delivery service
After months of testing at North Carolina hospital, carrier files petition with FAA to bring service to more health care networks.
In-cab alert system set up for Colorado Rockies
Pre-pass now alerts drivers of steep grades, runaway truck ramps and winter chain-up sites on I-70.
FTR: Shippers Conditions Index improves again in June
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) rose to a good positive reading in June of 8.8, up two points from the updated May measure. The June SCI reading is the strongest since February 2016.
Freight-related indicators are mixed. Manufactur
Asset tracking: New ways to protect cargo
Trucking industry experts explain how this vital link in the system is best addressed, now and in the future.
Ideas Abound to Fix Michigan Roads
Negotiations are well underway in Michigan government as legislative Republicans and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer look to reach a compromise on the state budget, an issue closely tied this year to finding more money for fixing the roads.
Cargo Thefts Down 14% in Q2; Food, Beverages Most Targeted
Cargo thefts are down 14% in the second quarter of 2019, with 150 incidents in the United States and Canada, according to CargoNet, a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics Inc of Jersey City, N.J.
Most of the Nation’s Ports Report Strong July
Most of the nation’s largest seaports are reporting record cargo volume amid stalled trade negotiations between the United States and China.
Amazon Spends $15 Billion to Help Merchants in Charm Offensive
Amazon.com, criticized for wielding too much power over third-party merchants on its marketplace, said it will spend some $15 billion this year to help them boost sales.
China Warns US Tariffs Will ‘Escalate Trade Friction’
BEIJING — China appealed to Washington on Aug. 22 to “meet each other halfway” and settle a trade war instead of going ahead with planned tariff hikes that Beijing warned will trigger retaliation.