Ryder System Inc. announced it is using Uber Central to transport drivers and technicians more easily to and from Ryder and customer locations, resulting in less downtime.
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California Responds to Trump’s Call to Rescind State’s Authority
Last week, President Donald Trump proposed gutting California’s unique ability to write greenhouse gas emission limits for cars and trucks.
August 7, 2018Uber Crash May Have Been Avoidable With Volvo’s Tech, IIHS Says
The Uber Technologies Inc. self-driving test vehicle that killed a pedestrian in Arizona earlier this year may have been able to avoid the crash had the ride-hailing company not disabled Volvo Cars’ safety system, according to a safety group.
August 7, 2018Opinion: Automated Technology Ready Now Can Ease Capacity Crunch
What if I told you that another form of automated technology could help ease the industry’s capacity crunch right now? Automated routing and scheduling can maximize the usage of available driver time, take some recruiting pressure off of fleets and address the very real challenge of keeping drivers on your staff and behind the wheel once you’ve found them.
August 7, 2018Waymo Program in Arizona Focuses on Commuters Using Public Transit
Self-driving vehicles typically are described as a disruptive technology that will make traditional modes of public transportation obsolete, but a recent announcement by Chandler-based Waymo is challenging that narrative.
August 6, 2018UPS, Thor to Partner on Battery-Electric Class 6 Delivery Truck
UPS Inc. has announced a collaboration with Los Angeles-based Thor Trucks on a battery-powered, Class 6 delivery truck that can drive approximately 100 miles on a single charge.
August 6, 2018Trump May Relax Auto Standards While Making Them Harder to Meet
The Trump administration’s plan to ease vehicle-emission mandates lifts some burdens for automakers but also would strip away options that have made it easier for them to comply and have encouraged the development of electric cars.
August 6, 2018Continental Automotive Systems Lowers Prices on ELDs
Continental Automotive Systems is cutting the prices of its electronic logging devices.
August 6, 2018Penske Truck Leasing Announces Hawaii Expansion
A second Penske Truck Leasing facility has opened in Hawaii, located on the west side of the island of Oahu in Kapolei, the company announced Aug. 1.
August 6, 2018GM to Hire Hackers to Find Bugs in Car Computers
Highly computerized cars or trucks could mean consumers’ data is vulnerable or the driver safety might be endangered if car companies aren’t prepared to cut off at the pass any data breach or threat to cybersecurity.
August 3, 2018