18 Sep Automation, Electrification Could Advance Faster in Intermodal LONG BEACH, Calif. — Autonomous technologies and electrified equipment will have specific roles in the transportation and intermodal sectors and already are increasing safety and improving efficiency. As the technology continues to advance, it may gain adoption faster in the controlled situations within intermodal yards and drayage environments. Read more...
18 Sep EU Investigates German Carmakers for Possible Collusion BRUSSELS — European Union regulators have opened an in-depth investigation into whether automakers BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission control systems. Read more...
18 Sep Savannah Port Extends Volume Growth If there is one word that describes Georgia ports in 2018 it is “growth,” with another record-breaking month in the books. Read more...
18 Sep Tesla Is Target of Criminal Investigation Tesla Inc. is under investigation by the Justice Department over public statements made by the company and CEO Elon Musk, according to two people familiar with the matter. The criminal probe is running alongside a previously reported civil inquiry by securities regulators. Read more...
18 Sep PennDOT Pilot Reaches More Small Businesses Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced a new state Department of Transportation pilot program geared toward small businesses. Read more...
18 Sep FedEx Downplays US-China Trade Spat’s Impact on Its Business DALLAS — Shortly before the Trump administration announced a new round of tariffs against Chinese goods, FedEx Corp. leaders tried to assure investors Sept. 17 that a widening trade war will have little direct effect on the company. Read more...
18 Sep Trucking, Logistics Firms Assess Florence-Related Relief Needs In response to Florence, which has claimed at least 32 lives, trucking companies and logistics groups are fielding requests for supplies and mapping out routes to deliver aid. Read more...
18 Sep FMCSA Drops Exemption Process for Insulin-Treated Diabetic Drivers The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that will allow certificated medical examiners to decide whether truck drivers with stable diabetes are qualified to drive, eliminating a requirement that the drivers seek an exemption from the agency before being allowed to get behind the wheel. Read more...
18 Sep China Looks Unlikely to Give In After US Tariff Hike BEIJING — China unveiled a slew of changes under mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump over technology. Read more...
18 Sep New Mercedes-Benz Actros Showcases Daimler’s Next-Gen Safety Technologies HANOVER, Germany — Touting technology that is as “easy to use as a smartphone,” Daimler AG on Sept. 18 showcased safety systems on the next generation of its global highway tractor that it said points the way forward for connectivity in the commercial sector. Read more...