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Hanjin Bankruptcy Led to Heavy Losses, Write-Offs
Hanjin Shipping Co.’s financial troubles that led to bankruptcy a year ago stranded precious cargo, causing losses for trucking and other transportation companies.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Eyes Chattanooga as Testing Ground for Driverless Trucking
Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s new director said Aug. 23 the lab is considering testing in Chattanooga related to autonomous driving and long-haul trucking.
Bridge Monitoring Aided by Sensor Technology
Bridge sensor systems are becoming integrated in the engineering and construction of spans across the country to monitor everything from load stress to movement.
Safety Organizations Split $4 Million Federal Grant for Hazmat Training
Six safety groups were awarded a grant of more than $4 million by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for training programs.
Plans for Inland Port on Arkansas River Taking Shape
Elected officials received a status update on an inland port and intermodal project on the Arkansas River at the Port of Van Buren.
Plans for Inland Port on Arkansas River Taking Shape
Elected officials received a status update on an inland port and intermodal project on the Arkansas River at the Port of Van Buren.
Supply Chain Execs Explain Lessons Learned a Year After Hanjin Disruption
On Aug. 31, 2016, the Hanjin Shipping Co. shut its doors, filing for bankruptcy protection and kickstarting a series of problems for port authorities, truckers, cargo owners, freight forwarders and equipment providers to solve on the fly.
Putting Paccar’s New Automated Transmission to the Test
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Paccar’s new automated transmissions were put through testing and demonstrations during a daylong launch event at the company’s technical center here, as media were given the chance to experience the new units firsthand.
Nissan adds three ‘Midnight Edition’ pickups to 2018 lineup
Darth Vader, your truck is here. Scheduled to arrive late this fall at Nissan dealerships are three 2018 “Midnight Edition” versions of the automaker’s Titan, Titan XD and Frontier pickups.
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