Teddy Flener Jr. talks with TT's David Elfin about finally passing his CDL exam. More at CDLorBust.com.
September 30, 2016UPS Drone
UPS Inc., teaming up with drone-maker CyPhy Works, announced drone tests to deliver packages in remote areas.The first test was earlier this week to move medicine from a Boston area community to Children’s Island, located about three miles from the mainland and without automobile access. UPS also has done drone application tests inside warehouses to track stock availability and assessment of relief aid deliveries, also in hard-to-reach locations. (video by UPS Inc.)
September 23, 2016Daimler Hall Walkaround at IAA
An early-morning walkaround at the Daimler hall during the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany. (Neil Abt/Transport Topics) More at TTNews.com.
September 23, 2016CDL or Bust: Third Time the Charm for Joey Wilson Jr.
Joey Wilson Jr. became the fifth of seven CDL or Bust students to earn his CDL, passing the test on Sept. 22, 2016, while classmate Anna Basham was unsuccessful on her second bid. Interview with TT's David Elfin. More at CDLorBust.com.
September 22, 2016First Look at Daimler Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck
Video of the world premier of the Daimler Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck, unveiled on Sept. 20, 2016 in Hanover, Germany, just prior to the IAA Commercial Vehicle show. (Neil Abt/Transport Topics)
September 21, 2016Government, Business
Nearly Twice as Many Transportation Initiatives on 2016 Ballots as 2012
While presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump dominate the election coverage, from Baldwin County, Alabama, to Los Angeles County, California, at least 57 transportation-related initiatives will appear on state and local ballots Nov. 8.
September 20, 2016CDL or Bust: Last Light Stops Wilson on Second Try
Joey Wilson Jr. recounts his second attempt at passing his commercial driver license exam with Transport Topics' David Elfin on Sept. 19, 2016. More at CDLorBust.com
September 19, 2016LiveOnWeb: Is Natural Gas a Good Fit for Your Fleet?
T. Boone Pickens, FedEx Chairman Fred Smith and NGVA's Matt Godlewski join ATA President Chris Spear to discuss natural gas advancements in this special LiveOnWeb broadcast.
September 19, 2016CDL or Bust: Joey Wilson Jr. and Miscommunication
Joey Wilson Jr. speaks with Transport Topics reporter David Elfin about the final test. More at CDLorBust.com
September 15, 2016CDL or Bust: Russell Durgasingh Is 'On Top of the World'
Russell Durgasingh was the only one of three #CDLorBust students to pass the CDL exam on Sept. 14, 2016; he recaps the accomplishment in this interview with TT's David Elfin. More at CDLorBust.com. Video by John Sommers II for Transport Topics.
September 15, 2016