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International Motors Launches Autonomous Truck Fleet Trials
International Motors, in partnership with PlusAI, initiated customer fleet trials for its second-generation autonomous trucks on the I-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and profitability.
International Motors Launches Autonomous Truck Fleet Trials
International Motors, in partnership with PlusAI, initiated customer fleet trials for its second-generation autonomous trucks on the I-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and profitability.
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56% Bias Score
US Pauses Visas for Foreign Truck Drivers After Fatal Accident
The U.S. State Department is temporarily suspending work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers following a fatal accident caused by an undocumented driver in Florida, prompting investigations into licensing practices and raising concerns about safety and the impact on American truckers' jobs.
US Pauses Visas for Foreign Truck Drivers After Fatal Accident
The U.S. State Department is temporarily suspending work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers following a fatal accident caused by an undocumented driver in Florida, prompting investigations into licensing practices and raising concerns about safety and the impact on American truckers' jobs.
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52% Bias Score
Teamsters' O'Brien Testifies on Tariffs, NAFTA, and Foreign Truck Drivers
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien testified before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Tuesday, stating his union's opposition to tariffs, criticizing NAFTA for shipping jobs overseas, and expressing concern over foreign truck drivers lacking English proficiency or knowledge of US traffic laws; he su...
Teamsters' O'Brien Testifies on Tariffs, NAFTA, and Foreign Truck Drivers
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien testified before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Tuesday, stating his union's opposition to tariffs, criticizing NAFTA for shipping jobs overseas, and expressing concern over foreign truck drivers lacking English proficiency or knowledge of US traffic laws; he su...
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36% Bias Score
Staged Car Crash Fraud Costs US $308 Billion Annually
The murder of Cornelius Garrison, a witness in a New Orleans crash-for-cash scheme, highlights a national insurance fraud problem costing $308 billion annually; a proposed federal act aims to combat this.
Staged Car Crash Fraud Costs US $308 Billion Annually
The murder of Cornelius Garrison, a witness in a New Orleans crash-for-cash scheme, highlights a national insurance fraud problem costing $308 billion annually; a proposed federal act aims to combat this.
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48% Bias Score
US Trade War Impacts TFI International's Earnings, Forces Acquisition Cancellation
Canada's largest trucking company, TFI International, reported lower-than-expected first-quarter earnings due to reduced freight volumes caused by the US trade war; uncertainty surrounding the trade war led the company to abandon a major acquisition and delay a planned spin-off.
US Trade War Impacts TFI International's Earnings, Forces Acquisition Cancellation
Canada's largest trucking company, TFI International, reported lower-than-expected first-quarter earnings due to reduced freight volumes caused by the US trade war; uncertainty surrounding the trade war led the company to abandon a major acquisition and delay a planned spin-off.
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48% Bias Score
Gender Imbalance and Safety Concerns Plague Spain's Trucking Industry
In Spain, only 3.8% of truck drivers are women, compared to higher percentages in other European countries. A recent forum highlighted safety concerns, harassment, and lack of proper facilities as major obstacles for women in this male-dominated field, contributing to an overall driver shortage of a...
Gender Imbalance and Safety Concerns Plague Spain's Trucking Industry
In Spain, only 3.8% of truck drivers are women, compared to higher percentages in other European countries. A recent forum highlighted safety concerns, harassment, and lack of proper facilities as major obstacles for women in this male-dominated field, contributing to an overall driver shortage of a...
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52% Bias Score
Rubio Halts CDL Issuance to Non-Citizens After Fatal Crash
Following a fatal Florida Turnpike crash allegedly involving an undocumented immigrant truck driver, Senator Marco Rubio ordered a halt to issuing commercial driver's licenses to non-U.S. citizens and certain visa holders, a move supported by Jack Brewer who advocates for formerly incarcerated peopl...
Rubio Halts CDL Issuance to Non-Citizens After Fatal Crash
Following a fatal Florida Turnpike crash allegedly involving an undocumented immigrant truck driver, Senator Marco Rubio ordered a halt to issuing commercial driver's licenses to non-U.S. citizens and certain visa holders, a move supported by Jack Brewer who advocates for formerly incarcerated peopl...
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Pauses Visas for Some Foreign Truck Drivers After Fatal Crash
The U.S. is temporarily pausing work visas for some foreign truck drivers following a fatal Florida crash involving an undocumented driver, impacting an estimated 1,500 H-2B visa applicants annually, amidst political tensions between Florida and California governors.
U.S. Pauses Visas for Some Foreign Truck Drivers After Fatal Crash
The U.S. is temporarily pausing work visas for some foreign truck drivers following a fatal Florida crash involving an undocumented driver, impacting an estimated 1,500 H-2B visa applicants annually, amidst political tensions between Florida and California governors.
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56% Bias Score
Australia's Trucking Industry Faces Emissions Crossroads
Australia's transport sector, particularly its trucking industry, is projected to become the leading source of emissions by 2023, emitting 22 million tonnes of CO2 in 2024; the transition to zero-emission vehicles faces challenges due to high costs and inadequate charging/fueling infrastructure.
Australia's Trucking Industry Faces Emissions Crossroads
Australia's transport sector, particularly its trucking industry, is projected to become the leading source of emissions by 2023, emitting 22 million tonnes of CO2 in 2024; the transition to zero-emission vehicles faces challenges due to high costs and inadequate charging/fueling infrastructure.
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44% Bias Score
Aurora Launches First Commercial Driverless Trucking Service
Aurora Innovation launched the first commercial driverless heavy-duty trucking service on public roads in Texas, completing over 1,200 miles of autonomous deliveries between Dallas and Houston following a closed safety case, signifying a major step towards autonomous transportation.
Aurora Launches First Commercial Driverless Trucking Service
Aurora Innovation launched the first commercial driverless heavy-duty trucking service on public roads in Texas, completing over 1,200 miles of autonomous deliveries between Dallas and Houston following a closed safety case, signifying a major step towards autonomous transportation.
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44% Bias Score
AI Dashcams Boost Trucking Safety, but Privacy Concerns Emerge
AI-powered dashcams are dramatically improving trucking safety by reducing accidents and unsafe driving behaviors (89% and 92% respectively in one case), but raise significant privacy concerns for drivers and other road users due to constant surveillance and potential data misuse.
AI Dashcams Boost Trucking Safety, but Privacy Concerns Emerge
AI-powered dashcams are dramatically improving trucking safety by reducing accidents and unsafe driving behaviors (89% and 92% respectively in one case), but raise significant privacy concerns for drivers and other road users due to constant surveillance and potential data misuse.
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32% Bias Score
TFI International to Relocate Headquarters to the United States
Canadian trucking company TFI International Inc. plans to move its headquarters to the U.S., citing 70 percent of its operations being U.S.-based and a majority of shareholders residing in the U.S., amidst a looming trade war and concerns about the Canadian business environment.
TFI International to Relocate Headquarters to the United States
Canadian trucking company TFI International Inc. plans to move its headquarters to the U.S., citing 70 percent of its operations being U.S.-based and a majority of shareholders residing in the U.S., amidst a looming trade war and concerns about the Canadian business environment.
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40% Bias Score
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