Starsky Robotics tests first unmanned autonomous truck on a public highway (with video)
“Starsky Robotics tested its fully unmanned autonomous truck on a 9.4-mile stretch of public highway on the Florida Turnpike on June 16. The company had previously been testing its self-driving technology on private roads.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes “A remote operator sitting in an office in Jacksonville, Florida, about 200 […]
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U.S. House passed a 2020 government funding package that would bar the DOT from eliminating the 30-minute break requirement from HOS
“Efforts to strike CSA, hours language from House bill come up short” “The U.S. House on Tuesday passed a 2020 government funding package that would bar the U.S. DOT from eliminating the 30-minute break requirement from current hours of service regulations and would require carriers’ ratings within DOT’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program to be […]
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Sentencing delayed for truckers accused of illegally hauling hemp
“The sentencing date for two truckers accused of illegally transporting hemp in Idaho has been delayed until September 17. It was originally scheduled for today, June 25.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Linda Baker “The decision to continue the hearing was a joint agreement between the office of the Ada County Prosecutor and the two […]
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FedEx driver chased his truck after apparent brake fail
Apparently, no one was hurt after the truck stopped on the curbside. Video credits: ZZ YOUTUBE CHANNEL
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UPS claims, their instructors don’t need 2 years of CDL experience
“Entry-level driver training regulations going into force in 2020 will make it difficult for UPS to keep up with new driver demand, according to company documents.”- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher “The ELDT rule, which goes into effect on February 7, 2020, requires behind-the-wheel and theory driver training instructors have two years’ […]
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U.S. agricultural exporters caught in middle of trade war with China
“While President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have agreed to meet at the G20 Summit in Japan next week, the U.S. agriculture industry remains skeptical that the ongoing tariff battle between the two countries will end anytime soon.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes Hawes also wrote – “U.S. soybean […]
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Trade demand will plunge if 25 percent tariffs extended to all Chinese goods and those are bad news for a freight market
“The Trump administration is considering levying tariffs on the remaining $300 billion of Chinese exports to the United States so far unaffected by duties. Freight Intel, FreightWaves’ proprietary research group, has just published a study warning that such a move would disrupt trade flows far beyond what has occurred so far.”- According to the article […]
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Rand McNally releases updated Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas
“Rand McNally released this week its updated Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas for truckers, which includes updated U.S. and Canadian maps, low clearance and weigh station locations and more.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com Read the full story HERE Source and credits: overdriveonline.com / Overdrive Staff
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I-10 Westbound closures set for Phoenix this weekend
“The Arizona Department of Transportation will close I-10 Westbound in Phoenix between State Route 347 and Loop 202 this weekend so crews can remove and replace overhead signs for the interchange with the new Loop 202 Freeway.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com Read the full story HERE Source and credits: overdriveonline.com / Overdrive Staff
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