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Uber Gets OK to Restart Autonomous Car Testing in California

Uber has been granted permission from California regulators to test self-driving cars on state roads, the ride-sharing company announced Feb. 5.

Tony Bizjak | The Sacramento Bee
February 6, 2020
Business, Logistics, TCA

Amazon Leases Large New Warehouse Near Dallas

Amazon .com Inc. is expanding its North Texas distribution footprint again with another big warehouse lease.

Steve Brown | The Dallas Morning News
February 4, 2020
Government, Business, TCA

Connecticut Eyes Vote on Heavy Trucks Toll

As hundreds of people filled the Connecticut Legislative Office Building on Jan. 31 to loudly proclaim their position on tolls, two top Democrats and Gov. Ned Lamont gathered under the gold dome nearby and resolved to adopt the plan within two weeks.

Kaitlyn Krasselt and Ken Dixon | The Hour (Norwalk, Conn.)
February 3, 2020
Government, Business, TCA

Opponents of Texas Port LNG Terminals Inch Closer to Lawsuit

Environmentalists and other opponents of three proposed liquefied natural gas export terminals at the Port of Brownsville are one step closer to filing a federal lawsuit to halt the projects after losing requests to have permit decisions reconsidered.

Sergio Chapa | Houston Chronicle
January 27, 2020
Safety, TCA

Lawsuit Blames Bridge Owners in Trucker's High-Wind Fatal Accident

Billie Joe Chen, the widow of a trucker who died after his rig plunged off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in 2017, is suing the CBBT for $6 million.

Joanne Kimberlin | The Virginian-Pilot
January 24, 2020
Government, Business, Autonomous, TCA

Autonomous Vehicle Test in Rhode Island Shows Promise for Other Cities

The six electric vehicles known collectively as Little Roady navigate a 5-mile loop in regular traffic and steer themselves into 10 curbside stops, giving lawyers and laborers alike a free ride.

Mike Lindblom | The Seattle Times
January 24, 2020
Business, Technology, TCA

AAA: Electric Vehicles Are Looking More Appealing to Consumers

Electric vehicles are becoming more economically competitive with their gas-fueled counterparts and people are feeling less “range anxiety” about how far they can get on a charge, according to new research by AAA.

Judith Kohler | The Denver Post
January 23, 2020
Business, Technology, TCA

Amazon, DHL Among Founding Members of New Electric Vehicle Coalition

Amazon and DHL are initial members of a new industry group set up to help companies electrify their vehicle fleets and support policies that enable electrification.

Benjamin Romano | The Seattle Times
January 22, 2020
Business, Logistics, TCA

GlobalTranz Buys Logistics Firm Cerasis

GlobalTranz Enterprises, a national transportation management company for truckers and other shippers, has acquired Cerasis, a privately held company in Eagan, Minn., with about $150 million in revenue and 119 employees.

Neal St. Anthony | Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
January 17, 2020
Business, Logistics, TCA

Bulkmatic Launches New National Joint Venture With Bulk FR8

Bulkmatic, one of the largest dry bulk transporters in the United States, is teaming up with Seattle-based Bulk FR8 to form a new nationwide joint venture.

Joseph S. Pete | The Times (Munster, Ind.)
January 17, 2020