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Isaac and EBE Tech Integrate to Save Fleets Time

Fleet management solutions provider Isaac Instruments announced it has completed an integration with EBE Technologies aimed at saving fleet clients time.

September 18, 2023
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Driverless Carmakers Are Pivoting to Trucks

The pivot from self-driving cars to self-driving trucks is the latest sign of how difficult it is to fully take our hands off the wheel, industry experts and researchers say.

September 18, 2023
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Motorcity Systems and Orbcomm Partner on Tech Integrations

Motorcity Systems and Orbcomm have formed a technology integration partnership to better connect Orbcomm’s telematics systems with various transportation management systems.

September 18, 2023
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NMFTA Developing API Road Map for LTL Shipment Data

The Digital LTL Council is developing a set of application programming interface standards covering the full life cycle of less-than-truckload shipments, from quote to cash.

September 18, 2023
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No Sign of Breakthrough in Strike by Auto Workers

The auto workers strike against Detroit’s Big Three went into its fourth day on Sept. 18 with no signs of an early breakthrough and against the threat that the walkout could soon spread.

September 18, 2023
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Spartan Radar, RiverPark Partner to Launch Hoplo

Spartan Radar has launched sales of its Hoplo advanced collision warning system through a new partnership with RiverPark Inc.

September 18, 2023
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Electrify America Navigates Patchwork of Rates, Regulations

Electrify America Director of Energy Services Jigar Shah is in charge of navigating a wide range of rates charged by more than 200 electric utilities in areas where the company has stations.

September 18, 2023
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Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships Sailing in Europe

The maritime industry will join the European Union's Emissions Trading System in January, meaning big ships will start paying for carbon emissions.

September 18, 2023
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Low Mississippi River Limits Barges

DES MOINES, Iowa — Hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to send corn and soybeans downriver.

September 18, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

Norfolk Southern CEO Promises to Keep Improving Safety

Norfolk Southern’s CEO pledged to continue working to improve safety after a consultant recommended making sure that safety is truly a priority at all levels.

September 15, 2023

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