In 2017, we hope Congress can pair infrastructure investment with regulatory reforms that will enable the industry to continue serving Americans across the country. The lack of consistent and adequate investment in the nation’s infrastructure has created a system that can’t keep up with demand. However, the gap can’t be closed by just repaving roads, and it’s critical that Congress identifies technology and policy changes that can further unlock efficiency.
Allowing the freight industry to rely on twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would enhance productivity, safety and environmental efficiency, FedEx Corp.’s chief executive told a House transportation panel Feb. 1.
A new coalition of shippers and retailers led by UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and Amazon.com plans to call on members of Congress to support the nationwide access of twin 33-foot trailers, a move likely to ignite a contentious debate among lawmakers during the 115th Congress. The longer combination trailers would be safer and more fuel- efficient, Americans for Modern Transportation, the new coalition, argued in a Jan. 11 press statement.
“We’re excited to join Americans for Modern Transportation to encourage Congress and the Trump administration to enact substantive policy solutions that modernize our nation’s roads, bridges, intermodal rail connections, and seaports,” Tom Jensen, UPS vice president of transportation policy, told JOC.com.
A diverse group of American shippers, deliverers, and retailers have formed the Americans for Modern Transportation coalition. The goal of the group is to actively work to improve transportation infrastructure and policy to reflect, and meet, the growing needs of modern businesses and consumers.
A diverse group of American shippers, deliverers and retailers have launched the Americans for Modern Transportation (AMT) coalition with the intent to work to improve transportation infrastructure and policy to reflect, and meet, the growing needs of modern businesses and consumers.
In a statement issued yesterday (11 January), FedEx said: “The coalition is being formed at a pivotal time as we lay the groundwork for safe, efficient and sustainable future for our nation’s transportation system, which is at the core of FedEx daily operations.
A group of American shippers, carriers and retailers have launched the Americans for Modern Transportation coalition, advocating for improved transportation infrastructure and policy that will reflect the needs of modern businesses and consumers.
A group of 20 companies and trade associations that represent a large chunk of American business said today it has formed a coalition to “lay the groundwork” for a modern-day U.S. transportation system.
A group of American shippers, carriers and retailers have launched the Americans for Modern Transportation coalition, advocating for improved transportation infrastructure and policy that will reflect the needs of modern businesses and consumers.
Automated trucking innovators Peloton Technology and partner FEV North America Inc., a smart-vehicle technology business, are demonstrating so-called SAE Level 1 truck platooning technology, which allows tightly contained, digitally connected packs trucks to drive in formation to cut wind resistance and save fuel.
Cari Baylor, president of Baylor Trucking, is a big believer in the benefits of high-end safety technologies, despite the often high-end price tag that comes with them.
Preliminary estimates for U.S. net trailer orders in November total 36,300 units, according to analysts at ACT Research Co. Inc., with final November volumes due later this month.
Rather than supplanting drivers, most see these sophisticated systems as additional tools to assist truck drivers in more safely navigating our highways by allowing them to make better decisions based on enhanced information, respond more quickly to emergency situations and make critical adjustments in the case of difficult and/or changing conditions.
