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Asia-Pacific
Robots to displace transport and manufacturing workers in vast numbers
The numbers of robots in use around the world is forecast to reach 20 million by 2030.... automation is also…
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FW News
Craig Fuller unveils FreightWaves SONAR 4.0
On stage at Transparency19, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller unveiled SONAR 4.0 (video included).
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Fuel
DOE giving $50 million research jolt to heavy-duty trucking
Funding announced as investment heats up for low-carbon fuel technology.
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Economics
Retailers and shippers still in the dark despite shutdown deal
Despite the temporary end to the government shutdown announced late Friday, the U.S. Census Bureau failed today to release its…
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Australia
Feds beef-up Australia’s livestock transit routes
Australian livestock haulers will greatly benefit from a programme of livestock-haulage related road upgrades in Northern Australia. Road investment decisions…
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Driver issues
Trucking’s research arm launching its annual survey of industry’s top issues
Last year’s survey by ATRI had driver shortages as the biggest issue facing the industry, with ELDs second.
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News
Last month proves strongest July in history for trailer orders
ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for July net trailer orders came in at 29,300 units, making last month the strongest July…
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Economics
Stanford researchers successfully test wireless, in-motion electric charging
Stanford researchers have successfully charged an object while it was in motion, potentially leading to in-motion charging of vehicles in…
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