22 Dec Maryland Framework Offers Connected, Automated Vehicle Guide With an eye toward the future of transportation technology, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan released the state’s Connected and Automated Vehicle Strategic Framework. Read more...
22 Dec Lidar Makers Jump After Report on Apple’s Autonomous Car Plans Some lidar suppliers gained Dec. 22 after Reuters reported that Apple Inc. plans to build a self-driving car for consumers and is tapping outside partners for elements of the system as it develops its own battery technology. Read more...
22 Dec ATA Truck Tonnage Index Slides 3.8% in November Truck tonnage in November declined a seasonally adjusted 3.8%, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year declines, American Trucking Associations said Dec. 22. Read more...
22 Dec Rush Enterprises Crowns Grand Champion for Virtual Tech Skills Rodeo Medium-duty technician Travis Graham from Rush Truck Center of Orlando, Fla., took home the grand prize at this year's Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo. Read more...
22 Dec Toyota’s Driverless Shuttles Could Double as ‘Roving Offices’ Toyota Motor Corp. is aiming to commercialize an autonomous shipping-container-like vehicle within a few years that it says could double as a mobile store or roving office. Read more...
22 Dec Bottlenecks Wear Down World Economy’s Fleet of Containerships Container shipping, the backbone of the global trading system, is showing signs of fatigue as the pandemic descends into its darkest days. Read more...
21 Dec Congress OKs COVID Relief, Government Funding Package WASHINGTON — Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Dec. 21 that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Read more...
21 Dec Diesel Jumps 6¢ Per Gallon to Nine-Month High The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 6 cents to $2.619 a gallon and notched the highest price in nine months, the Energy Information Administration reported Dec. 21. Read more...
21 Dec FMCSA Continues Waivers for Expired CDLs, Medical Certifications As part of its continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver offering regulatory relief to commercial driver license and commercial learner permit holders. Read more...
21 Dec Buttigieg’s USDOT Priorities to Include Climate, Jobs, Safety An agenda focused on climate change initiatives, expanding the workforce and maintaining safety will be among the priorities for Pete Buttigieg, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to become secretary of transportation. Read more...