Penske to Acquire Michigan-Based Star Truck Rentals
Reading, Pa.-based Penske Truck Leasing plans to acquire Star Truck Rentals, a transportation services company that operates facilities in Indiana and Michigan.
Aurora CEO Chris Urmson on the Future of Self-Driving Trucks
The prospect of a driverless semi is scary to many, but not to Aurora Innovation CEO Chris Urmson, who helped to build Google’s autonomous vehicle unit.
BAE Systems, Eaton Collaborate on Electric Drive Solutions
BAE Systems is collaborating with the power management company Eaton to develop an integrated electric vehicle system for medium-duty trucks, the companies announced May 1.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for May 1, 2023
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the May 1, 2023 print edition.
Transport Stakeholders Highlight Safety Efforts
Capitol Agenda: A massive effort advanced by Secretary Pete Buttigieg outlines a framework for improving the safety of commuter and commercial mobility corridors.
Factory Activity Contracts for a Sixth Month in April
U.S. factory activity contracted for a sixth-straight month in April, the longest such stretch since 2009 and a sign of lingering malaise in manufacturing.
Florida, South Korea Join in Hydrogen Hub
Florida and South Korean officials signed a pact to create a hydrogen research hub, set to break ground next month in Polk County.
Uber Freight Launches New Carrier Fuel Card
Uber Freight unveiled a new fuel card to help carriers with on-the-road purchases, the company announced April 27.