Holly Springs, N.C., hopes to be among the first spots in the United States where drones are used for package delivery.
September 17, 2018Government
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Opinion
Opinion: A Sensible Way to Lower the CDL Age Requirement
For interstate carriers, allowing younger drivers to earn a CDL would vastly widen the pool of drivers and limit the loss of candidates to other careers. And that’s why some legislators are seeking a solution.
September 17, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 50
Flytrex
North Carolina Town Eyes Drones as Future of Package Delivery
Flytrex
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous
Podcast Debut: ‘RoadSigns’ Tackles Autonomous
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Transport Topics' new podcast: RoadSigns. Our debut episode focuses on how the trucking industry’s steady and ongoing development of autonomous technology may someday affect truck drivers. Click to listen!
June 11, 2018
Government, Business
Erik Schelzig/Associated Press
Gains Among Automakers Help Spur Factory Production in August
Erik Schelzig/Associated Press
U.S. factory production rose in August amid broad-based gains that included automakers, providing support for economic growth this quarter, Federal Reserve data showed Sept. 14.
September 14, 2018
Government, Business
A U.S. Army helicopter transports material to repair the Guajataca Dam, damaged during Hurricane Maria, in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 17, 2017. (Ramon Espinosa/AP)
Resilient Infrastructure Is Focus of ARTBA Annual Convention
A U.S. Army helicopter transports material to repair the Guajataca Dam, damaged during Hurricane Maria, in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 17, 2017. (Ramon Espinosa/AP)
The potential long-term benefits associated with investing in resilient infrastructure will be examined at the upcoming American Road and Transportation Builders Associations annual convention in New York City.
September 14, 2018
Government, Business
Hurricane Florence leaves a path of destruction in New Bern, N.C. (The Washington Post via YouTube)
Florence Batters Rain-Ravaged Carolinas
Hurricane Florence leaves a path of destruction in New Bern, N.C. (The Washington Post via YouTube)
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Hurricane Florence lumbered ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge Sept. 14, splintering buildings and trapping hundreds of people in high water as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching.
September 14, 2018
Government, Business
TT file photo
Longshoremen, Port Group Reach Six-Year Labor Agreement
TT file photo
Members of the U.S. Maritime Alliance said they have ratified a new six-year contract with the International Longshoremen’s Association, the largest union of maritime workers in North America.
September 14, 2018
Government, Business
Rogelio Solis/Associated Press
August Retail Sales Fall Short of Analysts’ Estimates
Rogelio Solis/Associated Press
U.S. retail sales rose by less than forecast in August after an upwardly revised July gain as purchases of automobiles and clothing fell, suggesting households took a breather from spending.
September 14, 2018
Government, Technology, Logistics
Lanehub via YouTube
Lanehub Expands Shipment Matching Service for Backhauls
Lanehub via YouTube
Lanehub, a collaborative transportation platform, has introduced Backhaul Assist to help shippers market excess freight-hauling capacity to other companies.
September 14, 2018
Government, Business, TCA
Port of Oakland (Ken James/Bloomberg News)
Import Surge Drives Busiest August in Port of Oakland’s 91-Year History
Port of Oakland (Ken James/Bloomberg News)
The Port of Oakland on Sept. 13 reported the busiest August in its 91-year history, a record start to its peak season with imports up 9.2% from a year ago.
September 14, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA
Udelv
Autonomous Vehicles to Bring Groceries to Oklahoma City Residents
Udelv
Don’t worry, you haven’t fallen, but the turnip truck is about to start driving itself.
September 14, 2018Pages
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