WASHINGTON — After weeks of railing against online shopping giant Amazon.com, President Donald Trump signed an executive order April 12 creating a task force to study the United States Postal Service.
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March Trailer Orders Total 27,500
U.S. trailer orders in March pushed ahead, reaching 27,500, research firm FTR reported, calling it a “stout month for trailer orders.”
Self-Driving Electric Shuttle Buses Will Be Introduced at University of Michigan
A pair of self-driving shuttle buses should begin motoring around Ann Arbor, Mich., later in April in an ambitious test of the new technology.
US Industrial Space Declines for 31st Consecutive Quarter
The amount of industrial space in the United States declined for the 31st straight quarter in the first three months of 2018, according to CBRE Group.
Operational costs poised to rise for truckers
Analysis by PLG Consulting predicts “inflationary times” ahead for the industry.
Peter Thiel-Backed Autonomous Car Supplier Slashing Costs, Scaling Up
Luminar Technologies Inc., the sensor startup backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is rolling out a cheaper-to-make version of its laser technology and ramping up production to supply the key component for autonomous vehicles.
Prepare for price hikes
Steel tariffs would negatively affect U.S. truck tire manufacturers
Expediter Services to Highlight Truck Ownership Program at Conference
Financial services firm Expediter Services will feature its truck ownership program for independent contractors and fleet drivers during its ES Group Gathering on April 27-28 in Southaven, Miss.