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A comprehensive guide for the future of self-driving trucks has reached its final stage after four years of development. In 2020, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) along with 17 partners received a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to establish a concept o
Truck Driver Shortage in the U.S. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, trucks are responsible for transporting 72% of the goods in the United States. The failure to adequately staff these trucks with drivers threatens to disrupt the U.S. economy. Currently, there is a significant shortage of t
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A new online platform has been launched by the City of Charlotte aimed at helping truck drivers find legal parking options throughout the city. City officials state that the Commercial Truck Parking Tool is intended to offer truck drivers easy and trustworthy acce
CARB’s Authority and Federal Waivers The California Air Resources Board (CARB) operates as a state agency but relies on federal approval for its regulations through EPA waivers. For instance, CARB successfully obtained waivers for the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Omnibus programs, but has yet to
Plans for a Truckers Convoy to Ottawa A western separatist and member of the far-right Yellow Vests Canada group has ambitious plans for a truckers convoy departing from British Columbia on Sunday, with its destination set for Ottawa. Response to Vaccine Mandates On January 20, Pat King spoke with e
Matthew James Collins, an Ohio resident, transports frozen foods like onion rings and ice cream across the Midwest. On a recent October morning, he was navigating through a snowstorm in Minnesota. Collins pointed out that he used to haul around 22 skids of frozen goods for four corporate clients las
Concerns Over New Navajo Nation Regulations for Radioactive Material Transport Curtis Moore, the vice president of marketing and corporate development at Energy Fuels, believes the Navajo Nation’s newly established regulations for transporting radioactive materials across its territory are somewhat
The Brisbane expo follows a series of highly successful events across Queensland. Image: MTA Queensland Free Automotive Careers Expo in Brisbane High school students and job seekers throughout South East Queensland will have the opportunity to explore available career options in the automotive secto
The family of Jess “Hilarious” Moore and her boyfriend Chris is just beginning to grow. One year after her appearance on VH1 Couples Retreat with her ex, Daniel Parsons, Jess publicly introduced her new relationship with Chris through social media. In June 2023, the co-host of a radio show shared a
