Department of transportation
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Autonomous Vehicles
Embark Trucks taps industry advisers on path to AV commercialization
SPAC-sponsored autonomous software developer Embark Trucks is tapping industry experts for advice as its public debut nears.
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Air Cargo
Western Global Airlines asks DOT for permission to expand fleet
Western Global Airlines is a midsize cargo carrier that can’t grow its fleet until the U.S. DOT lifts conditions placed on startups.
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Weather and Critical Events
What are truckers’ favorite weather apps?
Based on a FreightWaves survey, these are the mobile weather apps that truckers like the best while on the job.
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Air Cargo
US DOT approves emergency cargo flights to Cuba
The Cuban government blames the U.S. economic embargo for its woes. The situation has worsened and authorities are allowing some cargo airlines to make flights…
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Autonomous Vehicles
More than babysitters: Safety drivers keep robot trucks from running into trouble
Professional drivers help teach their robotic successors while evangelizing for the technology among truckers who feel threatened.
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Trucking Risk & Compliance
How automation helps carriers manage claims, prevent future accidents
Automation will mitigate exposure created by process errors and duplication of efforts by integrating disparate systems.
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Air Cargo
Cargo airlines ask DOT to block Mexican carrier from US market
One of the Kalitta cargo companies is trying to stop a small Mexican airline from providing cross-border service between Mexico and the U.S., a market…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Buttigieg supports raising fuel taxes; a truck driver’s life-or-death decision
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, raising fuel taxes could be an option to pay for infrastructure, and a truck driver who faced a…
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Air Cargo
Airlines ask Biden-Buttigieg DOT to focus on COVID recovery
Airlines are bleeding red ink and are asking incoming DOT nominee Pete Buttigieg to focus on testing and other steps to give people confidence to…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Freight bulls running wild; Chao bids farewell
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the freight bull market shows no signs of slowing; Chao says goodbye; and trucking continues to add jobs.
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