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Inside an Aurora Self-Driving Truck Testing in Texas
A number of autonomous truck developers like Aurora have set up operations in Texas, allowing them to run test drivers and preview routes with their self-driving technology.
RXO outlook cut to negative but important debt rating not reduced
RXO has hung on to its BB+ rating from S&P Global, but the outlook on the company has been dropped down one level. RXO, spun off from XPO (NYSE: XPO) last fall, was given a BB+ rating by S&P Global Ratings at the…
Next wave of ELD innovation is here — and it’s artificial intelligence
Over the past 20 and even 10 years, there has been a massive shift in the way the transportation industry has utilized technology both in and out of the truck. For evidence, one doesn’t need to look too much further than CJ…
Seafarers’ contributions are vital for global economy
A new report is highlighting the contributions of seafarers and how these unsung heroes of the sea help boost gross domestic product. The study, “The key role of seafarers in national economies in a net-zero world,” was…
Yellow calls on White House to get Teamsters to table
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. sent a letter to President Biden on Thursday asking for help negotiating with the Teamsters. The letter said the company is “on the verge of closing its doors due to an ongoing,…
The Best Vegetable Salad Recipes, According to Eater Staff
Getty Images These easy, Eater editor-approved salad recipes will get you ready for the vegetable bounty that’s hitting the farmers market Spring and summer are indisputably for salads. Just about everything crunchy and…
Review addresses labour shortages in food supply chain
Farmers Weekly Improving access to overseas workers, making agriculture more appealing to domestic workers, and offering better apprenticeships and training are among the recommendations contained in a new review of labour…
Daily Infographic: Foul play suspected in fire at Nikola headquarters
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Never miss out on detention time reimbursement again
In the trucking industry, one of the most valuable resources is time. There is a reason for the saying, “If the wheels ain’t turning, you ain’t earning.” Because of the steep operating costs for a single semi-truck, lost…
UPS may find it hard to pass along higher labor costs
There is no doubt that UPS Inc.’s labor costs will rise once the Teamsters union ratifies the next five-year contract, which at this writing is still being negotiated. And there is little doubt that UPS will do what it can…
