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Nearly a week after a U.S. House transportation policy panel heard from trucking industry leaders and stakeholders, we thought it would be worthwhile to share the perspective from one of the safest commercial drivers in the country. Meet Robert “Bo” Gordon, aka “Mr. Safety.” Here’s your Capitol Agenda look ahead to the week for trucking on Capitol Hill.

Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 17, 2019 print edition.

Fidelitone, a Wauconda, Ill.-based warehousing and distribution firm, is expanding its order fulfillment services with the purchase of Remar Inc., the company announced June 5.

EAST LIBERTY, Ohio — ZF Group recently showcased its latest automated steering technology, offering a preview of the next advances in driver assistance that will soon become available in commercial trucks.

Domino’s Pizza Inc. plans to test unmanned pizza delivery in Houston later this year. The chain, known as a technology leader in the restaurant industry, is teaming with Nuro, a Bay Area robotics startup run by two former Google employees.

Steve Hutton of Walmart Transportation first started driving at 23 to support his family. Sixteen years later, the job has become not just a source of income, but a rewarding career.

Amazon.com, Exxon Mobil Corp. and Volvo are among more than 700 companies being targeted in a campaign backed by a large group of investors advocating for greater transparency when it comes to environmental impact.

Amazon, the e-retail giant, has built up its logistics infrastructure over the years. This expansion includes a new warehouse just outside Omaha, Neb., as part of an effort to control more deliveries on its own rather than relying on FedEX Corp., UPS I…

Gary Wrobel first earned a No. 1 finish in the 5-Axle competition at the Michigan Truck Driving Championships in 1999. Twenty years later, he won the 5-Axle again, and added the Grand Champion title at the competition June 7-8.

Joshua Collins, who is seeking the Democrat nomination for Congress in Washington state, shares how truck driving shaped his political beliefs and drove him to run for public office.