Transport Topics
Ford Refuses to Rush Into Robo-Taxis, Even After GM, Waymo Deals
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General Motors Co. and Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo rocked the auto industry last week with self-driving deals that will have each deploying thousands of robo-taxis onto U.S. roads over the next 18 months. Ford Motor Co., meanwhile, will continue biding its time.
Brian Singelais Grabs Grand Champion Honors in Massachusetts
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The truck safety tournament earlier this month in Massachusetts was dominated by Frito-Lay driver Brian Singelais.
Editorial: Opportunities and Challenges
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The opportunities and challenges inherent in the technological revolution underway in trucking are evident throughout this week’s issue of Transport Topics.
Institutional Funds Invest in GCT Global Container Terminals
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IFM Investors and British Columbia Investment Management Corp. became equity investors in GCT Global Container Terminals Inc., an operator of four North American container terminals. IFM acquired a 37.5% holding, and BCI acquired a 25% stake. The value of the investments was not released. The purchases are subject to regulatory approvals.
The Future Is Autonomous, Not Jobless
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If autonomous vehicles are the future of the trucking industry, what is the future of the truck driver? On the surface, it might appear to some casual observers that automation could soon spell the end of the truck driving profession, but that perception quickly falls apart when examining the current limitations of the technology and the stark realities of trucking’s labor needs.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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