In this issue, new bill looks to raise insurance coverage by 556%, pallet shortages, Germany goes driverless and more.\nOOIDA took to Facebook Monday, pleading with truckers to take action against the proposed 556% increase in coverage.\nThe case for — Garcia argues that the Insurance Act is necessary as the minimum insurance requirement has not been increased since 1980.\nIn June of last year, when House lawmakers voted to increase insurance minimums to $2 million, proponents of the amendment argued that the current insurance liability requirement does not adequately compensate victims of accidents involving large trucks.\nLand Line reports OOIDA is working with a coalition of about 60 organizations from the agriculture, manufacturing, materials and towing industries to oppose a minimum insurance increase of any kind.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Nexttran Truck Center To Acquire Westfall-O’Dell Truck Sales","slug":"nexttran-truck-center-to-acquire-westfall-odell-truck-sales","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2021-05-26 14:30:37.268696","feedName":"Autonomous Trucks","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The acquisition of Westfall-O'Dell expands Nextran's footprint from 18 locations across the Southeast to 25 locations in seven states.\nPhoto: NextranNextran Truck Centers, a full-service, commercial truck dealer network, has entered into an agreement to acquire Kansas City-based Westfall GMC Truck and Westfall-O'Dell of Colorado.\nThe acquisition of Westfall-O'Dell expands Nextran's footprint from 18 locations across the Southeast to 25 locations across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri, Colorado, Kansas and Wyoming.\nFounded in 1951, Westfall-O'Dell is a dealer groups in the Midwest representing Volvo, Mack, GMC, Isuzu and Kalmar Ottawa.\nThe acquisition of Westfall-O'Dell demonstrates our steadfast commitment toward that goal,\" said Jon Pritchett, president and CEO of Nextran Truck Centers.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Autonomous Truck Market 2021 Analysis by Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies, Industry Verticals & Forecasts – KSU","slug":"autonomous-truck-market-2021-analysis-by-opportunities-challenges-strategies-industry-verticals-forecasts-ksu","publishDate":"2021-05-26 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2021-05-26 14:30:36.641873","feedName":"Autonomous Trucks","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Polaris Market Research conducts an in-depth analysis of the Autonomous Truck Market to evaluate business solutions, evaluation, R&D, Industry shares, size, benefits, advantages, scope and operations.\nThe Autonomous Truck market research report also provides an analysis of the market share of important stakeholders.\nThis qualitative and quantitative analysis include key products, key differentiating factors, revenue share, market size, market conditions, and leading manufacturers’ strategies.\nAutonomous Truck market risks, market opportunities, growth momentum and business constraints.\nIf You Have Any Query, Ask Our Experts @ https://www.polarismarketresearch.com/industry-analysis/autonomous-truck-market/speak-to-analystAbout Polaris market ResearchPolaris market Research is a global market research and consulting company.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"BHP to increase train driver ranks by 45pc amid ‘critical’ shortage","slug":"bhp-to-increase-train-driver-ranks-by-45pc-amid-critical-shortage","publishDate":"2021-05-25 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2021-05-26 14:30:35.761914","feedName":"Autonomous Trucks","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The stronger currency means BHP’s iron ore division will probably report unit costs for the year higher than the forecast maximum of $US14 a tonne.\nRoy Hill iron ore chief Barry Fitzgerald said his mining fleet would be entirely autonomous by 2023 and the company had sought to redeploy all workers whose roles were taken by autonomous technology.\nAdvertisementRio Tinto’s Pilbara mines managing director, Matthew Holcz, said Rio had also increased its iron ore workforce despite the greater use of automation.\nHe said interoperability would be crucial if medium and small-sized miners were to adopt the autonomous technology that is now the preserve of the biggest miners.\n“I think we do need to own it.”The benchmark price for iron ore, measured by S & P Global Platts, was $US191.65 a tonne on Tuesday night.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Ford Motor (F) accelerating investments, planned total spending on electrification to more than $30 billion by 2025","slug":"ford-motor-f-accelerating-investments-planned-total-spending-on-electrification-to-more-than-30-billion-by-2025","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2021-05-26 14:30:34.041099","feedName":"Autonomous Trucks","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Presentations will detail where, why and how the company is headed with fully electric vehicles, commercial solutions and connected services – and how customers will benefit.\nCFO John Lawler said Ford is allocating capital to those priority areas to produce value for customers and shareholders.\nIncreasing the commercial market for hardware and adjacent and new services that’s addressable by Ford – with anticipated company revenue of $45 billion by 2025, up from $27 billion in 2019.\nAbout Ford Motor CompanyFord Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan.\nFor more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit corporate.ford.com.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Kodiak targets driverless trucks in 2023, considers joint venture with SK","slug":"kodiak-targets-driverless-trucks-in-2023-considers-joint-venture-with-sk","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2021-05-26 14:30:33.142174","feedName":"Autonomous Trucks","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"But the effort withered under fierce lobbying by oil companies and other corporate interests that succeeded in killing the legislation.\nColonial didn’t lobby on the measure in 2012, according to disclosure forms it filed with Congress.\nABC News reported the FBI had obtained an al-Qaeda video calling for “electronic jihad” against U.S. critical infrastructure.\nThey dropped mandates and fines in favor of a measure that would create only optional requirements.But even the pared-back bill wasn’t enough.\nContinued concerns about liability and privacy haunted the legislation, and the Chamber opposed the new version too.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Why Ford Will Roll With the Tech Stocks","slug":"why-ford-will-roll-with-the-tech-stocks","publishDate":"2021-05-24 14:00:00+00:00","createdLocal":"2021-05-25 14:32:55.214925","feedName":"Autonomous Trucks","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Managers at Ford ( (F) - Get Report) were all smiles last Thursday at the official reveal for the Lightning, an electric version of their famous F-150 pickup truck.\nIt means analysts will shift to new valuation metrics that will make the old industrial giant assessed more like a tech company – ie on revenue and progress toward the EV goals, and not just earnings.\nFord stock closed the session at $13.33, a near 7% gain, and the highest price in a decade.\nThe Verge, a popular tech media outlet for millennials gushed about Lightning, calling it an electric truck for the masses.\nFord is transforming from a boring rustbelt car company to a digital tech titan.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Joplin 44 Petro to host walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic May 26","slug":"joplin-44-petro-to-host-walk-in-covid-19-vaccine-clinic-may-26","publishDate":"2021-05-24 15:09:05+00:00","createdLocal":"2021-05-25 14:32:54.416534","feedName":"Autonomous Trucks","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Professional truck drivers, motor carriers and other trucking-industry experts turn to The Nation to find the latest on all things trucking in the U.S.\nReaders discover the latest options for truck parking, amenities available to truck drivers at truck stops and rest areas throughout the nation, and the latest on truck drivers and motor carriers in the news.\nThe Trucker realizes that federal and state regulations impacts trucking companies and their drivers.\nFor example, new equipment and personnel regulations can create extra expenses for trucking companies and meeting these regulations can be costly.\nWith a focus on professional truck drivers, the Trucker News Staff works to provide content that is relevant, objective and engaging pertaining to the trucking segment of the transportation industry.
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