WASHINGTON — Collision avoidance technology in trucks could improve the safety of operators and everyone else on the road, according to Rob Molloy, director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Office of Highway Safety.
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One of the most in-demand and stable jobs in Ohio — could face major changes as the industry develops new automated, driverless technology.
Tesla-Partner Tencent Plans Its Own Driverless Technology
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Road-Builders Group Hosts Trucks in Work-Zone Webinar Nov. 16
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US Postal Service Reports Financial Loss for 11th Year in a Row
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Nafta Bickering Begins Again
Nafta talks are set to pick up Nov. 15 for round five where they left off a month ago: with tension and animosity in the air.
Gain in Retail Sales Last Month Signals Steady Demand
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Daimler touts ‘global platform’ for meeting regional/local truck needs
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Fleet Advantage reports successful third quarter
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