12 Jul TRB Panelists Talk Automated Trucking’s Implications on Driver Shortage, Safety Automated trucking applications, particularly in the longhaul sector, have the potential to help alleviate some of the strains associated with the industrywide driver shortage, a panel of experts told researchers. Read more...
12 Jul PFG, Dana Both Advance Sustainability Measures A leading private carrier and a tier one supplier recently each announced additional sustainability goals. Read more...
12 Jul Executive Order on Competition Mostly Praised in Shipping Community President Joe Biden’s signing of an executive order to increase competition and reduce congestion in the supply chain is gaining the support of leaders at the Federal Maritime Commission and trade associations. Read more...
12 Jul Neste Renewable Diesel First to Gain Industry Certification Helsinki-based Neste Corp. announced its renewable diesel brand, Neste MY Renewable Diesel, is the first to receive the industry’s Top Tier Diesel Fuel certification for its quality and performance. Read more...
12 Jul Intermodal Port in Arkansas Moves Forward The new intermodal port in Arkansas between Van Buren and Fort Smith continues to move forward with hopes of breaking ground in two years. The Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority met on July 7 to learn about updates to the project. Read more...
12 Jul Crossword Puzzle Solution for July 12, 2021 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the July 12, 2021 print edition. Read more...
12 Jul Gateless Tolling Coming to Ohio Turnpike COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Turnpike is looking for new legal power to bill freeloading drivers as it prepares to institute no-stop, electronic toll lanes as part of a modernization plan it hopes will speed up traffic across the state. Read more...
12 Jul Kenworth Now Offers Haulmaax EX Suspension Kenworth Truck Co. announced it now offers the Hendrickson Haulmaax EX suspension as an option for its Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 vocational models. Read more...
12 Jul Transportation Stakeholders Renew Calls for Congressional Action A highway policy bill that promotes safety programs and severe-weather infrastructure resilience are key priorities for the group representing the nation’s state departments of transportation. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...
12 Jul Survey Finds Pandemic End Will Not Deter Online Shopping Ware2Go, the on-demand fulfillment and warehousing provider founded by UPS Inc., said 89% of consumers plan to do as much or more of their shopping online even as restrictions that began at the height of the coronavirus pandemic begin to ease and stores reopen. Read more...