California Gov. Gavin Newsome late last week vetoed a piece of legislation that would have required a human driver in any otherwise autonomous truck weighing over 10,000 lbs. being driven on the state’s highways. Newsome’s veto of Assembly Bill 316 is being seen as a victory for the autonomous vehicle industry, much of which is...Read More

In today’s fast-paced world, efficiency is crucial when it comes to fleet management. Whether you’re responsible for a small local delivery service or a large national transportation company, finding ways to streamline operations and improve performance is key. Kinedyne is a renowned name in the transportation industry, known for its commitment to quality and innovation....Read More

Amazon’s patent for anticipatory shipping generated quite the media buzz a decade ago. My first impression at that time was the mental image it provoked – a delivery truck pulling up to my house and placing a package that I hadn’t ordered on my front door, but ultimately decided to keep. My second impression was...Read More

As a shipper, saving money and finding ways to lower freight costs are always top of mind when considering the services and solutions that you leverage for logistics. After all, protecting your bottom line is vital throughout your organization — shipping is no exception. It’s important to understand, however, that chasing the lowest less-than-truckload (LTL)...Read More

Economic development authorities in Saudi Arabia have launched a master plan to build dozens of logistics centers “with the aim of transforming the Kingdom into a global logistics hub,” the country said yesterday. The nation plans to capitalize on its strategic geographical location connecting the continents of Asia, Europe, and Africa. To get there, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport...Read More

Volvo Group has developed an augmented reality (AR) safety app for electric trucks, designed specifically to support first responders in an emergency. The app is developed to deliver instant, valuable information from the electric truck to the emergency services team arriving on the scene to guide them in real time and ensure safe rescue conditions....Read More

Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites today announced it has expanded its leadership team with the addition of three new senior vice presidents across its go-to-market organisation. These hires will build on FourKites’ ongoing momentum over the last 12 months, including 27% growth in the number of shipments tracked in the platform, and nearly 30%...Read More

The Superconductivity Prelude Late in July 2023, South Korean researchers made headlines with a potential discovery – now mostly debunked –  of a material that enabled superconductivity at room temperature. This teased a future that could make energy cheaper, levitate trains and solve algebra problems.  I dove in too. X, the platform formally known as...Read More

The House Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would prohibit funding for a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal to require the installation of speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks. Approved during a July 18 committee markup, the appropriations bill proposes a budget of $891.3 million for FMCSA in fiscal 2024, which begins Oct. 1. However, the legislation includes...Read More

A worker at Allison Transmission. The company posted record second-quarter sales of $783 million, an 18% increase from $664 million in the same period in 2022. (Allison Transmission) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported net income of $175 million in the second quarter of 2023,...Read More