A 102-inch-wide tractor-trailer belongs in Alburtis, a hillside borough of 2,400 people, narrow streets and no traffic lights, about as much as a tricycle belongs on Interstate 78.
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GlobalTranz CEO Bob Farrell Appointed Chairman of the Board
GlobalTranz Enterprises Inc. CEO Bob Farrell has been appointed chairman of the board, the company announced March 14. He will remain CEO.
GlobalTranz CEO Bob Farrell Appointed Chairman of the Board
GlobalTranz Enterprises Inc. CEO Bob Farrell has been appointed chairman of the board, the company announced March 14. He will remain CEO.
Will truckers become like drone operators?
Stefan Seltz-Axmacher knows that many drivers don’t like him and his autonomous trucks so he tries to change the conversation. “Yes, we’re these nerdy guys from San Francisco, and we’ve built a robot that looks like it does their work,” says the CEO and co-founder of Starsky Robotics. “Drivers say, ‘Oh, my gosh. Are they going to take our jobs?’ but when the conversation becomes about remote driving, and more home time, we go from being an enemy to a friend. I really hope that’s the dynamic we’re largely able to have.”
Will truckers become like drone operators?
Stefan Seltz-Axmacher knows that many drivers don’t like him and his autonomous trucks so he tries to change the conversation. “Yes, we’re these nerdy guys from San Francisco, and we’ve built a robot that looks like it does their work,” says the CEO and co-founder of Starsky Robotics. “Drivers say, ‘Oh, my gosh. Are they going to take our jobs?’ but when the conversation becomes about remote driving, and more home time, we go from being an enemy to a friend. I really hope that’s the dynamic we’re largely able to have.”
Nissan shows off its work side
At the 2017 NTEA Work Truck Show, Nissan showed off a bevy of its pickups and vans in “work truck mode.” The OEM also brought one of its unique concept vehicles to the show as well: the NV Cargo X, a Cummins-powered off-road van. (All photo…
Nissan shows off its work side
At the 2017 NTEA Work Truck Show, Nissan showed off a bevy of its pickups and vans in “work truck mode.” The OEM also brought one of its unique concept vehicles to the show as well: the NV Cargo X, a Cummins-powered off-road van. (All photo…
PrePass Expands Further Into Texas
PrePass transponders now can pay tolls at facilities run by the Texas Department of Transportation, North Texas Tollway Authority and the Harrison County Toll Road Authority, Help Inc. announced.
PrePass Expands Further Into Texas
PrePass transponders now can pay tolls at facilities run by the Texas Department of Transportation, North Texas Tollway Authority and the Harrison County Toll Road Authority, Help Inc. announced.
Worst Trucker in the World: U.S. Government edition
The Worst Trucker in the World is back, bigger and badder than ever—because the latest recipient of the dishonor is a fleet run by the U.S. government. And, despite management issues that would warrant an FMCSA intervention, the fleet is still rolling. Indeed, business is booming, so to speak.