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Tesla Ordered by NHTSA to Address New Issue Over Autopilot

Tesla is facing increased scrutiny from federal regulators over a possible work-around of monitoring meant to keep drivers’ hands on the wheel while using Tesla's Autopilot system.

August 29, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

US Consumer Confidence Wanes With Prices Still High

Americans are feeling less confident financially as summer comes to a close and high prices and interest rates weigh on their willingness to spend.

August 29, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

Five States Issue Emergency Commercial Vehicle Orders

Florida and four other states issued emergency waivers for commercial motor vehicles that remain in effect for varying periods up to a month to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.

August 29, 2023
BusinessSafetyLogisticsTCA

Amazon Delivery Drivers in Denver Undergo Unique Training

Many Amazon delivery drivers located in Denver have likely gone through a three-day course developed locally, one that could eventually serve as a model of driver training elsewhere.

August 29, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Toyota to Resume Japan Plants After Rare System Malfunction

Toyota Motor Corp. said it will gradually resume operations at its 14 domestic plants Aug. 30 after a system malfunction suspended production.

August 29, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafety

Transfix Fights Freight Fraud With Shipment Verification Tool

Transfix launched a new security feature designed to verify load authenticity to reduce freight fraud, the company announced Aug. 24.

August 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

CVSA Inspections Find Violations in 30% of Hazmat Packages

CVSA inspectors found violations with three of every 10 hazardous materials/dangerous goods packages inspected during a five-day unannounced special enforcement initiative June 12-16.

August 28, 2023
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Price Climbs to $4.475 a Gallon

Diesel prices lurched forward another 8.6 cents a gallon to reach $4.475 for the national average, according to data from the Energy Information Administration released Aug. 28.

August 28, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Two Kansas Community Colleges Partner to Expand CDL Training

Two Kansas community colleges are partnering to increase CDL training to alleviate a driver shortage in a state that needs truck transportation for its agriculture-related industries.

August 28, 2023
GovernmentSafetyFuel

Florida Faces Fuel Squeeze as Barge Traffic Falls

Florida is facing a potential squeeze on fuel supplies as shipments into the state slow just as demand is rising from consumers preparing for the threat of a major hurricane.

August 28, 2023

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