India Crackdown on Amazon, Walmart Seen Hurting Online Shoppers
India’s new rules for foreign e-commerce platforms may be designed to protect local companies from Amazon.com and Walmart Inc., but consumers are likely to suffer the collateral damage.
December 28, 2018Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose
Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.
FMCSA OKs Stoneridge Camera System as Alternative to Mirrors
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Dec. 26 announced it has issued a five-year exemption to Stoneridge Inc. to allow its aftermarket MirrorEye mirrorless digital camera and sensor system to be installed on trucks and motorcoaches as an alternative to traditional mirrors.
December 28, 2018Tesla Adds Larry Ellison, Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to Board in SEC Deal
Tesla Inc. added Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to its board, fulfilling the terms of the settlement reached with U.S. securities regulators over its CEO’s problematic posts about taking the company private.
December 28, 2018Freight Transportation Profits, Prospers
Without a doubt, 2018 was a banner year for trucking and almost every other form of freight transportation. Business investment took off, hiring picked up and freight volume soared with both domestic and international shipments sharing in the bounty.
December 27, 2018Opinion: The Benefits of a Data-Driven Supply Chain
Methods such as Statistical Process Control, Lean and Six Sigma have been in use for decades, helping manufacturers maximize the efficiency and reliability of their processes. But when it comes to complex, global supply chains, a lack of data has limited the effectiveness of these tools.
December 27, 2018Rhode Island to Construct 10 More Truck Toll Gantries
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has received federal approval to advance construction on 10 more truck-tolling gantries.
December 27, 2018Report: US Miscalculated Benefit of Better Train Brakes
BILLINGS, Mont. — President Donald Trump’s administration miscalculated the potential benefits of putting better brakes on trains that haul explosive fuels when it scrapped an Obama-era rule over cost concerns, The Associated Press has found. A government analysis used to justify the cancellation omitted up to $117 million in estimated future damages from train derailments that could be avoided by using electronic brakes.
December 27, 2018Driverless Cars Deliver From Kroger-Owned Store in Arizona
The nation’s largest grocery chain stepped into the driverless delivery market Dec. 18, bringing milk, eggs and other items to a customer’s home in a vehicle with nobody at the wheel.
December 27, 2018Zoox Wins First Permit to Ferry California Public in Robot Rides
Driverless car startup Zoox Inc. became the first company to win approval to transport members of the public in its driverless test vehicles in California, according to a statement from the California Public Utilities Commission.
December 27, 2018A Year In, ELD Compliance Is Still Big News
In the first full year of ELD compliance, waivers and compliance dominate the top 10. Amazon continues to make headlines as well.
December 26, 2018