Transport Topics
Maersk's CEO Can't Imagine Self-Sailing Box Ships in His Lifetime
- Details
The CEO of the world’s biggest shipping company says it’s unlikely container vessels will operate without humans in his lifetime.
Consumer Sentiment Jumps After Tax Cuts Blunt Stock Gyrations
- Details
U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly rose in February to the second-highest level since 2004 as tax cuts and a strong job market helped Americans shrug off stock-market volatility, a University of Michigan survey showed Feb. 16.
Russian Self-Driving Car Takes on Snow and Sub-Zero Conditions
- Details
Apple Inc.’s engineers are used to the balmy conditions of California. No such luck for those at Yandex NV, Russia’s largest internet company, who posted footage of its self-driving car on public roads in icy conditions after a recent snowstorm.
Infrastructure Funding Policy ‘Going to Move Pretty Fast,’ Inhofe Says
- Details
The Senate committee overseeing surface transportation policy already is crafting the framework for an infrastructure bill, Sen. James Inhofe told the Washington Examiner Feb. 15, a few days after the White House outlined “principles” of a $200 billion infrastructure proposal.
Rhode Island’s First Truck-Toll Gantry Installed on Route 95
- Details
The first of more than a dozen new Rhode Island truck-toll gantries now stands above Route 95 South in Exeter.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
The leading voice for the trucking industry in West Virginia, committed to safety, efficiency, and growth.