Uber planned on running 13,000 self-driving taxis by 2019
In article which originally appeared in freightwaves.com and its author Vishnu Rajamanickam you can read : “According to court documents unsealed last week, Uber envisioned running 75,000 autonomous vehicles in commercial applications across a geographic spread of 13 cities – all by 2022. These extrapolations date back to 2016, and are part of the cache of documents that have […]
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FEMA contractor Lipsey Logistics CEO arrested for cocaine distribution that includes kids
According toarticle in freightwaves.com and its author John Paul Hampstead : “Joseph Lipsey III, CEO of Chattanooga-based transportation companies Lipsey Logistics and Lipsey Trucking, was arrested on Tuesday in Aspen, CO, for distribution of cocaine to a minor, three counts of serving alcohol to a minor, possession of drug paraphernalia, and providing nicotine to minors. Lipsey’s wife […]
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Employees sue UPS for discrimination citing slurs, nooses in warehouse
According to article in : freightwaves.com and its author Sarah Grace Taylor , “United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) is being sued by 19 employees at an Ohio distribution center who allege the company fostered a “racially hostile work environment.” The lawsuit, filed in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas on March 13, accuses UPS and five specific supervisors […]
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U.S. airlines, Boeing ground all 737 MAX aircraft after FAA reversal
According to article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher , U.S. regulators have temporarily grounded all 371 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by U.S. airlines and prohibiting those operated by non-domestic carriers from flying in U.S. territory. Read full story at : freightwaves.com/news/regulation/faa-citing-new-evidence-grounds-737-max?utm_content=87133357&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-831603050817138688 Source and credits : freightwaves.com
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Interstates shut down in Rockies, Plains following blizzard and 100-CAR AND TRUCKS PILEUP on I-25
According to article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole , “An intense blizzard that consisted of hurricane-force wind gusts and heavy snow has forced the closure of some major highways in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota”. According to a report from the Coloradoan, 100 vehicles were involved in a number of crashes in a […]
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Bill to roll back ELD mandate for small carriers filed in U.S. House
A bill to allow small carriers, including single-truck owner-operators, to forgot use of electronic logging devices and return to using paper logs has been filed in the U.S. House. Read More : overdriveonline.com/rep-plans-to-introduce-bill-that-would-roll-back-eld-mandate-for-small-carriers/ Article by : James Jaillet Source and credits : overdriveonline.com
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FMCSA is about to decide on Hours of Service changes proposal
According to article in overdriveonline.com : “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is nearing a decision on whether to proceed with a proposed rule that would change federal hours of service regulations, says FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez”. Read full story at : overdriveonline.com/fmcsa-boss-martinez-agency-very-close-to-deciding-on-hours-proposal/ Source and credits : overdriveonline.com
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Shell Rotella SuperRigs Truck Show is set for July 25-27 in Minnesota
According to article in overdriveonline.com : “Trail’s Travel Center in Albert Lea, Minnesota, will serve as host to the 37th annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs working truck show later this year”. Working trucks owners will be competing for $25,000 in cash and other prizes! Also 12 best trucks will be featured in 2020 Shell Rotella SuperRigs callendar. Read […]
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Dangers of Daylight Saving Time for truckers
The second week of March is upon us which means all but two of the 50 states (Arizona and Hawaii) shift their clocks forward an hour to what’s known as daylight saving time (DST). This happened at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, so everyone “lost” an hour of sleep before they woke up Sunday morning. Even […]
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