Nevada
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Supply Chains
Southwest coalition seeks to connect supply chains ‘growing chaotically’
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development and OnTrackNorthAmerica have formed the Southwest Supply Chain Coalition as a way to develop a regional approach to…
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Weather and Critical Events
Raging wildfire inches closer to Lake Tahoe
Road closures and evacuations continue as the Caldor fire spreads toward the Lake Tahoe resort area.
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Rail
Nevada says push for freight rail not an attack on trucking
Nevada’s 2021 rail plan lays out how the state can leverage freight rail more often and utilize existing infrastructure in light of nearshoring and emissions…
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Weather and Critical Events
Brutal heat wave to hit Western US (with forecast video)
Record high triple-digit temperatures could scorch key trucking markets in four states.
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Weather and Critical Events
Heat wave still scorching western US (with forecast video)
Drivers will have to deal with abnormally hot weather in three top-20 freight markets out west.
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Last Mile
Flirtey unveils their new delivery drones, FAA approved
The logistically challenging final mile of delivery accounts for 53% of the total cost of delivery. Autonomous drone technologies could drastically reduce that percentage.
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Rail
Federal Railroad Administration nixes proposed crew size mandate
The Federal Railroad Administration is withdrawing its notice of proposed rulemaking for train crew staffing. Regulating train crew staffing is not necessary or appropriate for…
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News
States taking the lead in “policy disruption” for AV and EV
Washington Auto Show policy discussion reveals states moving on electric and automated vehicles as feds struggle to keep up.
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News
Blizzard, floods coming back to California this week
Several feet of snow this week adding to record amounts in the Sierra this month. Destructive winds, flooding possible in lower elevations.
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