19 Jun Tesla Downplays Defense Company’s Hack Into Model 3 GPS System An autonomous systems defense company contends it has successfully spoofed the GPS mechanism of a Tesla Model 3 using the automaker’s latest Autopilot technology, sending the vehicle off its intended route. Read more...
19 Jun Amazon Adds Planes to Shipping Fleet to Speed Up Prime Deliveries Amazon.com is adding 15 aircraft to its shipping fleet in an effort to speed up delivery to customers’ doors. Read more...
19 Jun Arrive Logistics Raises $25 Million for Expansion Freight brokerage company Arrive Logistics announced June 18 that it has raised an additional $25 million for expansion. Read more...
18 Jun Scott Delaney Snags Hat Trick of First-Place Finishes in Iowa, Is Named Grand Champion in the Process Not only did Scott Delaney win his third straight division title at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships June 13-14 in Altoona, he also claimed his first Grand Champion trophy in six tries. Read more...
18 Jun America’s Middle Class Shows Signs of Life One of the biggest concerns in recent decades has been the “hollowing out” of middle-wage, middle-skill jobs. Employment at the low and high ends of the income scale has risen faster, and many jobs that have traditionally supported the middle class have suffered by comparison, with ramifications that are social and political as well as economic. Read more...
18 Jun Research Advocacy Group Identifies Nine ‘Highway Boondoggles’ A $2.2 billion proposal to enhance freight connectivity along Interstate 81 in Virginia was among the nine projects deemed wasteful for taxpayers in a recent report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, whose authors encourage enhancing transit options. Read more...
18 Jun Volvo Group, Nvidia to Co-Develop Autonomous Vehicles The Volvo Group announced it has expanded its relationship with Nvidia Corp. and the two companies will co-develop the decision-making system for Volvo’s autonomous commercial vehicles intended eventually for use on public roads and transportation facilities, among other applications. Read more...
18 Jun Chipman Relocation Expands in California With Purchase of Olsen & Fielding Chipman Relocation & Logistics has acquired Olsen & Fielding Moving Services, a company based in Sacramento, Calif., that provides commercial and residential moving services under the Mayflower Transit banner and is a provider of moving services to the U.S. Department of Defense. Read more...
18 Jun Vermont Transportation Bills Address Investment, Veteran Drivers Vermont Gov. Phil Scott recently signed legislation that will invest more than $600 million in the state’s transportation system and open more truck-driving opportunities for people with military backgrounds. Read more...
18 Jun CVSA to Conduct Brake Safety Week Sept. 15-22 Roadside inspectors will be conducting inspections with a special emphasis on brakes Sept. 15-22, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced. Read more...