16 Feb U.S. Xpress Partners With Program to Link Veterans With Service Dogs U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. partnered with Warrior Freedom Service Dogs, which connects combat veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress to trained service dogs rescued from area animal shelters. Read more...
16 Feb Electric Aircraft Demand Seen Growing for Deliveries Electric aircraft such as drones could account for 30% of same-day package deliveries by 2040 as network scale dramatically brings down costs, according to L.E.K. Consulting. Read more...
16 Feb FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration Through May 31 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has again extended its emergency declaration offering regulatory relief to truckers involved in coronavirus-related assistance efforts. Read more...
16 Feb Infrastructure Initiatives Remain a Top Priority for Congress, White House Infrastructure and transportation policymakers are in the process of preparing legislation on freight, climate, highways and autonomous vehicles. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...
16 Feb PennDOT Gets $407.2 Million for Road, Bridge Projects PennDOT received $407.2 million in federal COVID relief funds for road and bridge projects that will help cover revenue gaps in its construction program. Read more...
16 Feb Jaguar to Go All-Electric by 2025 LONDON — Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025, the British company said Feb. 15 as it outlined a plan to phase out internal combustion engines. Read more...
15 Feb Crossword Puzzle Solution for February 15, 2021 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in February 15, 2021 print edition. Read more...
15 Feb Carrier Saves BIG on Retention Tackling driver turnover requires quick, continuous action to know how drivers feel about their job. That's what led TOTAL Transportation of Mississippi to WorkHound, an innovative tool that captures continuous feedback from drivers, allowing trucking companies to quickly intervene and retain. Read more...
12 Feb Kenworth Introduces Next Generation of T680 Kenworth Truck Co. has introduced the next generation of its T680 on-highway model, which it describes as the most aerodynamic longhaul truck it has ever built. Read more...
12 Feb Xos Signs Distribution Deal With Thompson Truck Centers Xos, a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles, announced a partnership with Thompson Truck Centers to distribute its trucks beginning in the second half of the year. Read more...