Recently the American Truck Business Services (ATBS) posted some tips to help trucks prevent breakdowns. Most of these tips are a matter of common sense but they’re noteworthy nonetheless because owners and drivers of transportation services should be doing them to keep their vehicles in good working order. Ensure Complete Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections are …
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This year there was a price increase in tractor-trailer insurance rates due to an increased number of truck crashes resulting in massive judgments and settlements. Rates will more than likely continue to surge as representatives such as Matt Cartwright of Washington, D.C. sponsors bills to raise the minimum liability coverage to $4.5 million instead of …
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UBER CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that UBER may potentially offer same-day delivery services to its customers. During a meeting held in New York at the Economic Club, Khosrowshahi stated he could see the business expanding to provide these services to those they serve. Khosrowshahi has been CEO since 2017 and said his tenure is that …
There’s an ambitious new transportation plan that was recently unveiled by the mayor of Tampa, Jane Castor. The goal of this plan is to move Tampa into the future. Residents found this to be welcome news as they’ve been complaining for a long time now how the region doesn’t have enough options to help people …
In late 2020 Volvo Trucks will be rolling out their first Class 8 battery-electric truck. Their initial VNR electric vehicle was put on display in Dublin, VA when they held their 2019 Technology Summit at their New River Valley Plant – the same place this vehicle is being built. What Volvo Plans on Doing This …
Those who’ve owned cars with blind-spot detection oftentimes feel as though this is a frivolous, costly convenience. However, anyone who doesn’t have this device will tell you that they want this feature in their next vehicle. Of course, this feature works differently depending upon the transportation manufacturer, it still serves the same purpose: It helps …
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On Thursday, October 10, 2019, a bill (HB 411) was approved by Florida’s House of Representatives allowing ridesharing companies (e.g. Uber, Lyft) to act as a transportation service giving Medicaid patients non-emergency transportation to their medical appointments. According to HB 411 managed care providers will now arrange for these companies to transport their patients back …
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., and one of Google’s affiliates are currently in the process of testing how drone delivery can place drugstore products on their customers’ doorsteps shortly after they’ve been ordered. In fact, this same day delivery service will start being offered in Christiansburg, VA next month. This service will be provided by a …
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Relativity Space is in the business of manufacturing technologies to create space equipment and rockets that are completely made from 3D printing. Recently they’ve signed a new paying customer, Momentus – an orbital transportation service. What This new Partnership Means As part of this deal, Relativity’s Terran One rocket is going to carry Momentus’ satellites …
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The population in the Sarasota-Manatee region is continuing to grow today. As it does so it’s important to make sure to plan for adequate roads, bridges, and transportation services. This is why the Florida Department of Transportation and the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization held “Transform Tomorrow” at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee earlier in …
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