The entire supply chain need to consider aggressive steps to counter a growing number of weather-related disruptions, according the 2019 State of Logistics report.
It’s not just large-scale natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires that pos
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Logistics report warns of climate-related risks, costs
The entire supply chain need to consider aggressive steps to counter a growing number of weather-related disruptions, according the 2019 State of Logistics report.
It’s not just large-scale natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires that pos
Diverse group of fleets set to participate in Run On Less Regional
The Run features a variety of truck brands and technologies, along with a variety of loads they haul: from food and beverage to package delivery to household goods.
Volvo, NVIDIA developing advanced AI for autonomous trucks
Longterm partnership eyes a range of potential autonomous driving applications — including freight transport, refuse and recycling collection, public transport, construction, mining, forestry and more.
ATA Truck Tonnage Index fell 6.1% in May
Index 0.9% higher than May 2018.
FHWA announces $60 million in technology grants
Chao lauds program’s ability to help drivers nationwide
Scott Delaney Snags Hat Trick of First-Place Finishes in Iowa, Is Named Grand Champion in the Process
Not only did Scott Delaney win his third straight division title at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships June 13-14 in Altoona, he also claimed his first Grand Champion trophy in six tries.
America’s Middle Class Shows Signs of Life
One of the biggest concerns in recent decades has been the “hollowing out” of middle-wage, middle-skill jobs. Employment at the low and high ends of the income scale has risen faster, and many jobs that have traditionally supported the middle class have suffered by comparison, with ramifications that are social and political as well as economic.
Research Advocacy Group Identifies Nine ‘Highway Boondoggles’
A $2.2 billion proposal to enhance freight connectivity along Interstate 81 in Virginia was among the nine projects deemed wasteful for taxpayers in a recent report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, whose authors encourage enhancing transit o…
Volvo Group, Nvidia to Co-Develop Autonomous Vehicles
The Volvo Group announced it has expanded its relationship with Nvidia Corp. and the two companies will co-develop the decision-making system for Volvo’s autonomous commercial vehicles intended eventually for use on public roads and transportation facilities, among other applications.