Volvo Prioritizes BEVs to Reduce Carbon in U.S. Trucking
Volvo Trucks believes that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will be the main technology to transform the trucking industry in North America and globally.
Survey Reveals U.S. States with the Highest Road Rage Incidents
A recent study conducted by Forbes Advisor has identified Arizona as the state with the highest incidence of confrontational drivers in the United States.
Autonomous Yard Trucks Set to Surge with a Projected 52% Growth
The growing need to modernize truck yards in line with warehouse and transport digitalization is fueling the adoption of established supply chain technologies to enhance asset tracking, allocation, and optimization within these yards.
NYT Report Highlights Frequent Near-Collisions in Aviation, Questions FAA's Response and Funding Shortfalls
A report by The New York Times sheds light on an increasing number of near-collisions and safety incidents in the aviation industry.
Tesla and Hilton Partner to Install 20,000 EV Charging Stations at 2,000 Properties Across North America
Tesla and Hilton have announced plans to install 20,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at 2,000 Hilton properties across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada starting next year.
Major Truck Manufacturers Launch $2-3 Billion Battery Cell Venture for Electric Vehicles
Three major truck and engine manufacturers, including Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC, and Paccar, have initiated a joint venture worth an estimated $2 to $3 billion to produce battery cells in the United States.
Quebec's Road Safety Plan: Concerns of Conflicting Vehicle Safety Standards
Quebec's new Road Safety Action Plan includes the development of a "safety index" for heavy vehicles to protect vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians.
A Surprising Ride-Along on a Garbage Truck Offers Insights into Waste and Recycling
The author unexpectedly joined a garbage truck ride-along, thinking it would involve residential recycling but ending up servicing commercial customers in Chicago.
Car Manufacturers' Data Practices Raise Privacy Concerns, Reveals Study
A new study reveals that many major car manufacturers admit to selling personal information collected from their vehicles, with vague information about the buyers.
ALAN Gears Up for Logistics Response to Maui Wildfires
ALAN (American Logistics Aid Network), a disaster recovery nonprofit group, is gearing up to provide support to victims of the wildfires on Hawaii's Maui island.
A Totaled Tesla Sold for Parts in the U.S. Reemerges Online in Ukraine
A Tesla Model X that was declared 'totaled' in the U.S. last year unexpectedly reappeared online and began sending notifications to its former owner, CNBC Executive Editor Jay Yarow, several months later.
Zara's Billionaire Owner Dives into California Real Estate Market as Landlord for Walmart
Zara's billionaire founder, Amancio Ortega, is further expanding his logistics network in the U.S. with the acquisition of a logistics center in Inland Empire, California, for $109 million.
Norfolk Southern Commits to Enhance Worker Health at East Palestine, Ohio, Derailment Site
Norfolk Southern Co. has reached a settlement with federal regulators and its unionized workforce to address concerns about worker health during track rebuilding and cleanup operations near the site of a hazardous train derailment near East Palestine, Ohio.
Shippers Expected to Gain Advantage in Winter Air Cargo Contract Negotiations
As winter approaches, shippers are expected to have the advantage in air freight rate negotiations due to declining demand and spot rates in the air cargo industry.
Revolutionizing Global Supply Chains: Insights from 'Breakthrough Supply Chains' Book
The book "Breakthrough Supply Chains" offers a practical and rigorous methodology to build resilient and cost-competitive 21st-century supply chains for international business.
Post-Pandemic Organized Crime & Cargo Theft Surges Amidst Concerns for Supply Chain Security
As the nation emerged from the pandemic, smash-and-grab robberies drew attention in California, targeting high-end stores.
Reassessing Unions: Balancing Value and Accountability Amidst Automation and Safety Concerns
The author of this article, who was not a supporter of unions, has recently begun to see their potential value in the face of impending job disruptions caused by AI and the lack of income growth.
Smart Technology Ensures Green Lights for Freight Transportation
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is implementing a five-year intelligent traffic signal optimization program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to reduce the number of stops for trucks at traffic lights.
AeroCision Seeks to Pay Suppliers $5 Million Amid Bankruptcy
AeroCision, an aerospace supplier, has received interim court approval to pay critical vendors up to $5 million, including recent shipments made before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Life on the Road: A Trucker's Journey in Brazil
A recent visit to Ceagesp Market in Sao Paulo, Brazil, provided a unique cultural experience for an American traveler.