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Career Development Event at JBLM A recent career development, networking, and job hiring event took place at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Program. The summit attracted hundreds of active and retired U.S.
Transforming Connectivity in Heavy-Duty Engines The era of connected engines is here, and it’s redefined industry standards. With the introduction of the X15 GHG 27, Cummins has ushered in a new phase in heavy-duty powertrains. Features that previously required independent telematics systems and add
Summer Research and Insights In 2011, Karen Levy, a doctoral candidate in sociology at Princeton, interned at Intel’s offices near Portland, Oregon. Although her role was vaguely defined, the company aimed to explore how its chips could be utilized in vehicles. Levy, with her unique blend of academi
Positive Growth in Truck Transportation Jobs Amid Overall Employment Decline The recent monthly employment report, generally viewed as underwhelming regarding total job estimates, revealed positive trends specifically in the truck transportation sector. According to data released by the Bureau of La
The Transition to Autonomous Trucks It’s unlikely that businesses will abruptly transition from using heavy-duty trucks with drivers to solely relying on driverless autonomous trucks. Current manufacturers and developers are indeed focused on achieving Level 4 autonomous trucks, which do not require
Tragic Accident on U.S. Route 460 On July 10, a tractor-trailer driver lost his life on U.S. Route 460 in Sussex County when debris from another vehicle struck his cab, causing him to veer off the highway and crash into trees, according to Virginia State Police. Location and Incident Details The inc
Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes, in collaboration with Michelin North America, Inc., Paper Transport, and Women in Trucking, is organizing an event to expose Girl Scouts to trucking and STEM careers. (Courtesy: Girl Scouts of Northwestern Great Lakes) Encouraging Young Girls in Trucking Care
Oregon authorities issued citations to more than 100 commercial truck drivers and temporarily required them to cease driving due to illegal bypassing of open weigh stations, as announced by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) on Monday, June 9. Investigators ticketed drivers who ignored o
The article titled “How a New Bill Would Shape the Future of Autonomous Trucking” was initially published on Autoblog. Overview of Congress’s Autonomous Trucking Bill New legislation has been proposed in Congress aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for autonomous trucking in the U.S. The bi
