I was changing planes in Dallas Ft. Worth airport a couple of weeks ago. I rode their Skylink transit vehicle. For all intents and purposes, it was an autonomous vehicle. No driver in site. No steering wheel. No brake pedals. Of course, I expect ther…
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I was changing planes in Dallas Ft. Worth airport a couple of weeks ago. I rode their Skylink transit vehicle. For all intents and purposes, it was an autonomous vehicle. No driver in site. No steering wheel. No brake pedals. Of course, I expect ther…
Indiana’s Pozzo Truck Center Celebrates 95th Year as Mack Dealer
Pozzo Truck Center Inc. recently achieved a milestone in its history of serving Mack customers as it celebrated its 95th year as a Mack Trucks dealer, the truck maker said
Uber Crash Shows Human Traits in Self-Driving Software
A recent crash involving an Uber Technologies Inc. driverless car suggests autonomous software sometimes takes the same risks as the humans it may one day replace.
Coming April 5: LiveOnWeb Tackles the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies, Trends
The ever-changing world of logistics is seeing new influences on business operations, and our 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings reflect that. Not only is there a shakeup at the top of the rankings, but also there are new companies appearing …
Coming April 5: LiveOnWeb Tackles the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies, Trends
The ever-changing world of logistics is seeing new influences on business operations, and our 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings reflect that. Not only is there a shakeup at the top of the rankings, but also there are new companies appearing …
Coming April 5: LiveOnWeb on Winning the Logistics Game
If 2016 taught us anything, it’s that there’s more than one way to win at The Logistics Game. Making smart acquisitions is one way. Carving out niches in e-commerce or the “Uberization” of logistics are two others. The 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies r…
Truckload Turnover Rate Drops to Lowest Level in Six Years
Driver turnover at large truckload fleets declined to 71% in the fourth quarter, the lowest level in six years, according to a new report from American Trucking Associations released March 29.
Online Freight Firm Freightos Raises $25 Million in Funding
Freightos, an online marketplace for international shipping, said on March 29 that it raised $25 million in funding led by GE Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to date to $50 million.
Ryder to Outfit Commercial Rental Fleet With Advanced Safety Technology
Ryder System Inc. announced that all new vehicles that come into its North American commercial rental fleet now will include innovative safety technologies, such as forward-looking radar and collision mitigation systems.