Transport Topics
Can Bridges Handle Weight of Platooning Trucks? Engineering Firm Wants to Know
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WASHINGTON — While truck-to-truck communication, driver training and safety have advanced the effort to hasten platooning to market, another critical aspect is looming and just may cause momentum to pull back some: the impact on infrastructure.
US Consumer Confidence Dips in December but Remains High
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Americans were a bit less confident this month than they were in November, but their spirits remained high during the holiday shopping season.
Late Fees Burn Refrigerated Carriers
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The fines that several grocery chains have implemented for late deliveries are receiving pushback from carriers, but a concerted effort to fight the policies hasn’t materialized yet.
Penske to Assume Control of Kroger Distribution Center in Texas
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Penske Logistics will officially take over control of a Kroger distribution center in Texas on Dec. 29, the third-party logistics company told Transport Topics.
Ag Retailers Apply for Waiver From ELD Mandate
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The Agricultural Retailers Association has requested an exemption from the electronic logging device rule that took effect Dec. 18, according to a notice published Dec. 27 in the Federal Register by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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