Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative are again partnering in the search for America’s top rookie military veteran driver who made the successful transition to the trucking industry following military service. Nominations for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award are now open. The deadline to submit them...Read More

FMCSA Proposes Changes to the CSA SMS Program That Prioritize Enforcement The function of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is to ensure that our highways move smoothly without crashes or injuries. All travelers want to arrive at their destination accident-free, especially truckers. Enter the proposed changes by the FMCSA to the Compliance Safety...Read More

In May 2016, a Propublica report showed that an algorithm named COMPAS (“correctional offender management profiling for alternative sanctions”) used by a US court was biased against black prisoners – the program overestimated the probability that blacks would reoffend. Artificial intelligence, chatbots and other algorithms have also been shown to produce racism, sexism, discrimination and...Read More

If there is one challenge that resonates amongst large tax and accounting firms, it’s data visibility. Because most firms are using disconnected systems, getting a bird’s eye view across all data sets can seem next to impossible. However, by incorporating APIs, forward-looking firms are making data visibility a reality — and using it as a...Read More

Recently, I was a finalist for a job opportunity and was asked “how do you plan on [re]engaging the college community”? My response included a statement that if offered the job, I would be willing to get into a dunk tank, sell tickets for student scholarships, and challenge my colleagues to join me in the...Read More

Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies. This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and...Read More

The space offers free delivery gear and a place to refresh and recharge. | Phot by Yuan Images, courtesy of Grubhub Some bicycle couriers who deliver food for Grubhub will have a place to refresh and recharge this summer. The delivery company last week opened the JOCO Concierge Sponsored by Grubhub in Manhattan. It’s part...Read More

The National Transportation Safety Board investigative hearing begins at the East Palestine High School in East Palestine, Ohio, June 22. (Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] OMAHA, Neb. — Freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as in years past due...Read More

A late start to the spring construction season as weather conditions improve and wildfires in critical lumber-producing regions in Canada, including Alberta and Nova Scotia, could impact lumber volumes for flatbed carriers. Focusing on the freight-intensive single-family home building segment, higher interest rates, and construction costs have slowed development significantly. According to the National Association...Read More

In an age where sustainability and eco-consciousness are increasingly important, bars have made a grand entry into the world of hair care. These mighty bars reduce plastic waste and are packed with nourishing ingredients that work wonders on your locks. From detangling to deep repair, let’s dive into the numerous benefits of hair conditioner bars...Read More