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FMCSA: Sunset of 3G Networks Could Impact ELD Tech Specifications

Federal trucking regulators are warning truckers that mobile carriers are shutting down their 3G networks as early as next year to make room for more advanced network services, including 5G.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafety

DoorDash Adds Safety Features to Protect Drivers

DoorDash is partnering with security company ADT on new features to protect drivers, which will be available to all U.S. DoorDash drivers in its app by the end of this year.

November 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Cyber Official Warns 鈥楢merican Way of Life鈥 at Risk From Hackers

A top U.S. cybersecurity official offered a dire warning to members of Congress Nov. 3, saying the 鈥淎merican way of life鈥 faces serious risks amid the drumbeat of ransomware attacks and physical threats to the nation鈥檚 critical infrastructure.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Spireon Introduces Next Generation of Asset-Tracking Devices

Spireon has introduced the next generation of its FL Flex tracking devices and IntelliScan cargo sensor under its FleetLocate product line.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

AV Sensor Startup Spartan Radar Raises $15 Million

Spartan Radar, a developer of sensor technology for automated vehicles, raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Prime Movers Lab.

November 3, 2021
GovernmentTechnology

Saia Posts Record Revenue in Q3

Strong freight demand helped less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. report record third-quarter revenue, profits and operating ratio.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Elon Musk, Autopilot Critic Sought as Witnesses in Tesla Crash Trial

The first trial to determine whether Tesla Inc.鈥檚 Autopilot technology led to a fatal car crash may require jurors to weigh testimony from founder Elon Musk against criticism of the driver-assistance system by Mary 鈥淢issy鈥 Cummings, a U.S. government safety adviser.

November 3, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Fifty Years in Idle Time Seen for Trucks at Two Major US Ports

Trucking trips originating around the country鈥檚 busiest ports are showing massive increases in idle time, another sign of the supply chain logjams plaguing American transport hubs.

November 3, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Eaton Notches Records in Strong Q3 Period

Power management company Eaton Corp. grew net income and revenue in the third quarter as adjusted earnings per share reached an all-time record along with segment margins.

November 2, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

AASHTO Pushes US House Vote on Highway Bill

Congressional approval of a multiyear highway policy measure would enhance state transportation agencies鈥 ability to plan long term for infrastructure projects. That is the message from the organization representing the country鈥檚 departments of transportation.

November 2, 2021

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