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Google is asking the FAA for permission to test its Wing drone, shown here carrying a FedEx package, in a firefighting capacity. (Business Wire)
Google Seeks OK to Test Drones for Firefighting
Google is asking the FAA for permission to test its Wing drone, shown here carrying a FedEx package, in a firefighting capacity. (Business Wire)
Google asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for permission to test drones to research how the technology can help monitor and control fires.
February 3, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
EV Connect charging stations at a Love's Travel Stop in California. (PRNewsfoto via EV Connect)
California Leads in Electric Vehicle Policies, Practices, Energy Nonprofit Says
EV Connect charging stations at a Love's Travel Stop in California. (PRNewsfoto via EV Connect)
California is by far the national leader in enabling the use of electric cars and medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks, according to a state-by-state evaluation of electric vehicle policies and practices compiled by a leading nonprofit energy efficiency group.
February 3, 2021
Government, Business
Sen. Rick Scott questions Commerce Secretary nominee Raimondo via videoconference during her confirmation hearing Jan. 26. Her nomination advanced by a 21-3 vote Feb. 3. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Bloomberg News)
US Senate Committee Approves Raimondo’s Nomination
Sen. Rick Scott questions Commerce Secretary nominee Raimondo via videoconference during her confirmation hearing Jan. 26. Her nomination advanced by a 21-3 vote Feb. 3. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Bloomberg News)
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s nomination to become the country’s next secretary of commerce advanced to the floor of the U.S. Senate after a committee voted favorably on her qualifications.
February 3, 2021
Government, Business, Breaking News
Bezos (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to Step Down in Q3
Bezos (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos will step down as the online giant’s CEO but will stay on as executive chairman, the company announced Feb. 2.
February 2, 2021
Government, Business
A trucker watches his satellite TV during a rest break. (EpicVue)
New 7/3 Split Sleeper Berth Rule Appears Slow to Gain Popularity
A trucker watches his satellite TV during a rest break. (EpicVue)
A tweak of the hours-of-service (HOS) rule that went into effect on Sept. 29 has put a new 7/3 split in the mix as an alternative to meet 10-hour off-duty requirements in the sleeper berth. It also may be a bit confusing.
February 2, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel
Tanker trucks sit in front of storage silos in Sunray, Texas. (Angus Mordant/Bloomberg News)
Oil Jumps to One-Year High on Depleting Supplies
Tanker trucks sit in front of storage silos in Sunray, Texas. (Angus Mordant/Bloomberg News)
Oil climbed to the highest level in over a year as tightening global supplies and signs of strength in physical markets aided crude’s virus-recovery rally.
February 2, 2021
Government, Business, Safety
courtneyk/Getty Images
FMCSA Clearinghouse Records More Than 56,000 Truck Driver Violations in 2020
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More than 56,000 drug and alcohol violations were recorded last year in a database intended to track truck drivers’ compliance history and prevent them from job-hopping in the event of a failed drug test.
February 2, 2021
Government, Business, Safety
CVSA via Facebook
CVSA International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6
CVSA via Facebook
This year’s International Roadcheck is set for May 4-6, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced.
February 2, 2021
Government, Business, Safety
Traffic at the Rocheport Bridge on I-70 over the Missouri River. (Missouri Department of Transportation)
Missouri DOT Progresses With I-70 Rocheport Bridge Replacement Project
Traffic at the Rocheport Bridge on I-70 over the Missouri River. (Missouri Department of Transportation)
The Missouri Department of Transportation is advancing work on a $240 million project to replace the Rocheport Bridge, a vital freight link that carries 3.6 million trucks per year.
February 2, 2021
Government, Business, Breaking News
Pete Buttigieg, with his hand on the Bible held by Chasten Buttigieg, is sworn in as Transportation Secretary by Vice President Kamala Harris Feb. 3. (Andrew Harnik/Associated Press)
Senate Confirms Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
Pete Buttigieg, with his hand on the Bible held by Chasten Buttigieg, is sworn in as Transportation Secretary by Vice President Kamala Harris Feb. 3. (Andrew Harnik/Associated Press)
The U.S. Department of Transportation has a new leader in Pete Buttigieg, a 2020 presidential candidate and the former mayor of South Bend, Ind.
February 2, 2021