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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2015
This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and it's when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs.
Where Have All The Truckers Gone?
According to recent reports, by 2017 shippers in the U.S. will face shortages in trucking resources again, predominately a trucker shortage - here are 10 tips to address the shortage.
Apple (i?)Car Further Along Than We Thought
Apple seems to want a little piece of everything that could possibly be considered “technology,” and its most ambitious undertaking is its rumored autonomous vehicle - the Apple Car.
More Apple Car Speculation after Visit to BMW
According to a German business magazine, Apple executives visited the i3 production line in Leipzig, Germany, and studied the vehicle's carbon-fiber body construction as a basis for an electric car project.
Latest Transportation Bill Could Mean Trouble for Highway Safety
A massive transportation bill making its way through the Senate could serve to deregulate the trucking industry at a time when there are calls for better federal oversight.
Apple Continues Hiring Automotive Experts, Possibly for Rumored ‘Titan’ Car Project
Apple is recruiting experts from the auto industry, a signal that its efforts to develop 'a car' could be gaining ground.
Worldwide Automotive Growth is Slowing Down, Industry Faces Huge Technological Challenges
C.A.S.E. which stands for connected, autonomous, shared, electrified, will be the future of the industry and calls for significant additional investments, and in order to finance C.A.S.E., a new phase of consolidation and partnerships is expected in the global auto industry.
Samsung Attaches Rear View Monitor to Make Semi-Trucks Transparent
Getting stuck behind a semi-truck is no fun, but big vehicles are often too hard to pass on a narrow two-lane road, so Samsung just came up with a very clever solution to address this problem - Samsung Safety Truck.
The EPA Thinks Truckers Aren’t Doing Enough To Save Fuel - How Is That Possible?
Why do we need EPA regulations to persuade truckers to save money? Shipping companies were presumably aware that fuel is costly and that they can reap savings by paying more upfront for more efficient trucks.
CILT Driver Shortage Crisis Report
In January 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport carried out an opinion survey to gauge members opinions about the current driver shortage crisis.
A Wake-Up Call For Industry As Truck Driver Shortage Reaches Crisis Point In The UK
A survey of leading UK companies on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has highlighted the crisis faced in the supply chain from a worsening heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage.
Liquefied Natural Gas Could Displace Oil as Top Transportation Fuel
The surge in liquefied natural gas as a transportation fuel for truck fleets and ships could displace oil demand by more than 1.5 million barrels a day by 2030, according to a new study by IHS Energy.
Daimler Says Nevada License To Help Self-Drive Trucks Gain Traction
Auto-Maker Daimler introduced an autonomous truck on Tuesday night - the company says a driver must be present, but that driver has the option to relinquishing control to the vehicle.
Freight Condition Index Signals New Challenges for Supply Chain Managers
The big change to the operating environment comes in 2016 when numerous regulations in the pipeline start being implemented.
Another Round of Price Hikes for Gasoline, Diesel
Another round of fuel price hikes greeted motorists this morning as petroleum companies implement the second upward adjustment on their products this month to track movements in the world market.
UPS Building Additional 15 CNG Fueling Stations and Increasing CNG Fleet
When the deployments are completed, UPS anticipates its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet will log more than 350 million miles per year, supporting the company's goal of driving one billion miles in this fleet by the end of 2017.
GasBuddy Fuel Price Outlook 2015
Volatility is a given for any gasoline price forecast as unpredictable geopolitical issues arise, as well as refinery outages and problems, and weather impacts production of products, and this year, GasBuddy forecasts several periods of significant volatility.
Improving the Fuel Efficiency of American Trucks
Bolstering energy security, cutting carbon pollution, saving money and supporting manufacturing innovation.
Daimler Trucks North America Continues Its Commitment to Innovation with SuperTruck
Daimler said the project, developed in partnership with engine maker Detroit Diesel and others, exceeded the company's expectations, achieving freight efficiency improvement of a remarkable 115%, far above DOE's own goal of a gain of 50%.
Shippers, Third Parties Oppose FMCSA’s Proposed Rules Against Truck Driver “Coercion”
Shippers and transportation intermediaries are opposing a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal designed against putting undue pressure on truck drivers to violate hours of service and other rules.
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