Pedestrian deaths and safety that may slow it
Pedestrian deaths in the United States have been on the rise for the past decade, reaching a 40-year high of over 7,500 fatalities last year.
Over 700 Georgia Bridges Deemed Inadequate for Heavier Trucks Permitted by New Law
More than 700 bridges in Georgia are unable to handle the increased weight limits approved by lawmakers earlier this year, as reported by Deputy Chief Engineer Andrew Heath to the State Transportation Board.
U.S. Department of Defense Faces Supply Chain Challenge in Scaling Up Hypersonic Weapons Production
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) aims to expand the production of hypersonic weapons, but a lack of a suitable supply chain is hindering progress.
Russia Targets Ukrainian Grain Warehouses in Drone Attack, Prompting Fears of Escalating Conflict
A drone attack conducted by Russia targeted more than 700 grain warehouses on the Danube River in Ukraine, damaging crucial infrastructure for Kyiv's grain export route.
Challenges and Opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises in the Aerospace Industry
Keith Lambert, the owner of Oxidizers, an oxidation and mechanical services company, became an accredited Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) five years ago.
2023 Women in Trucking Index Reveals 12% of Commercial Drivers are Women
Women constitute 12% of commercial drivers in the United States, according to the 2023 Women in Trucking Index.
Concerns Mount as U.S. Diesel Inventories Remain Depleted Amid Economic Recovery Hopes
Despite an eight-month downturn in manufacturing and freight activity, US inventories of diesel and other distillate fuel oils have failed to recover significantly.
OnTrac Expands Delivery Services to Texas, Reaching 80% of the U.S. Population Across 31 States
OnTrac, an e-commerce parcel carrier, has expanded its delivery network into major Texas markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.
Russia's Exit from Grain Deal with Ukraine Could Escalate Global Food Crisis and Food Insecurity
Russia's decision to withdraw from a grain export deal with Ukraine has escalated concerns about global food supplies and prices.
Embracing the 'Costco Model' for Improved Value and Quality of Health Care
The healthcare supply chain's vast array of product options is becoming a challenge for health systems, driving up costs and reducing economies of scale.
Biden Administration's New Merger Guidelines Criticized as a 'War on Business’
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers criticized the US government's new rules on mergers and acquisitions, calling it a "war on business."
Potential UPS Strike Looms Large: Implications for Inflation Progress
A potential strike by 340,000 unionized workers at United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has the U.S. economy on edge, as it could intensify two significant challenges: inflation and supply-chain disruptions.
U.S. Department of Defense Bolsters Forces in Response to Iran's Ship Attacks
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced plans to deploy additional forces to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) area of responsibility in response to Iran's attacks and seizures of commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Kodiak Robotics Leads Pilot Program for Autonomous Truck Inspections, Streamlining Roadside Interactions
Kodiak Robotics is leading the pilot of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's new protocol for autonomous trucks called the Enhanced Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspection Standard program.
Amazon's Carbon Emissions Dip for the First Time Due to Renewable Energy Purchases and Slower Sales Growth
Amazon reports a decrease in carbon emissions for the first time since the company began reporting the figure.
Declining Cargo Revenue Signals Optimistic Travel Industry Recovery for Airlines as Travel Demand Rebounds
Airlines' cargo revenue is experiencing a significant slump, with Delta, United, and American reporting year-over-year declines of about 40% in their second-quarter cargo revenue.
Tech Giants Commit to AI Safeguards in Deal with Biden Administration, But Regulation Concerns Remain
Several major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and others, have made voluntary commitments to meet a set of artificial intelligence (AI) safeguards brokered by the White House.
California Faces Challenges in Allowing Autonomous Truck Testing Without Drivers
Assembly Bill 316 has been introduced to enable autonomous truck testing in California, but the prospects remain bleak due to opposition from the Teamsters Union and concerns about safety and job displacement.
How Cultural Swirls and the Long Tail Have Transformed Our Individual Experiences
In the midst of a cultural swirl, we often believe that everyone else is experiencing the same moments as we are.
Trucking Advocates Warn of Double Brokering Schemes as Fraud Cases Soar, DAT Blocks Thousands of Accounts
Trucking advocates are raising concerns about double brokering schemes, where carriers accept a load but then secretly broker it to another carrier without the shipper's knowledge.