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Railroads, trucking, and certain types of aviation are ripe for automation that will improve the safety and efficiency of U.S. freight transportation, but ill-balanced regulations prevent companies and consumers from capitalizing on these opportunities, according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). ITIF, a leading tech-policy think tank, outlines six principles policymakers should heed to improve the regulatory balance between protecting safety and encouraging promising technologies to ...
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Paragon Software Systems, Inc., announces that the company has enhanced its route optimization software to help transport planners simplify the process of managing multi-skilled driver teams. The new functionality will allow accredited drivers to be considered for standard deliveries if spare capacity exists towards the ...
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Equipment started arriving in May to support growing SalSon customer needs.
The first shipment of 100 new Freightliner “Cascadia” tractors has arrived. These are the most sophisticated trucks on the road. The engine, transmission, front-mounted radar and lane departure camera warning system work together to reduce ...
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Alliance Shippers Inc is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Charters to the role of director of business development.
After entering the field of transportation and logistics nearly a quarter century ago, Charters has since evolved right along with the industry. He brings to Alliance ...
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. and MLB have announced that Old Dominion will be the “Official Freight Carrier for Major League Baseball.” The Thomasville, NC headquartered LTL carrier known for its premium service will introduce a fleet of nearly 30,000 trailers with MLB branding and ...
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PITT OHIO was selected for the first time as the 2016 Northeast LTL Carrier of the Year by Worldwide Express, a Dallas-based global package and freight-shipping firm. Awards were presented in late April during the Worldwide Express 20th Annual National Sales Conference in San Diego.
This ...
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RoadOne IntermodaLogistics, a leading single source intermodal, distribution, and logistics service company, announces the addition of two new regional business development directors and a regional vice president of operations in the Midwest. Their broad experience and business backgrounds will bolster the company's growing national expansion. ...
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Werner Enterprises presented the Nebraska State Patrol Foundation a donation to cover all costs for an additional police service dog in a ceremony at the company’s global headquarters.
“It is an honor to partner with local law enforcement to secure a safer community,” said President and ...
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The American Trucking Associations favor legislation called the Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act that would address a number of issues within TSA. Of particular interest to ATA is the inclusion of provisions aimed at surface transportation issues including: development of a surface transportation advisory ...
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Carmichael International Service, one of North America’s largest customs brokerage and trade compliance specialists, has announced it is expanding into Detroit, Michigan with a new full-service office.
Detroit marks the company’s thirteenth location in the US and will give Carmichael a physical presence on the Northern ...
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