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Canadian National Railway Plans Purchase of 1,000 Grain Hopper Cars
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Canadian National Railway Co. plans to acquire 1,000 new-generation high-cube grain hopper cars over the next two years to rejuvenate the aging equipment needed to serve increasing annual crop yields, according to the Montreal-based railroad.
Driver Turnover Jumps for Large Carriers
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The rise in freight being carried nationwide led to an increase in truck driver turnover in the first quarter as large trucking firms demanded more qualified drivers to transport goods.
Defining Driver Responsibility When Trucks Begin to Drive Themselves
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As truck makers and technology developers work toward introducing vehicles with some level of automated driving features in the years ahead, it will be essential for drivers to have a clear understanding of what those systems can and cannot do and how much they can rely on them.
Ford Refuses to Rush Into Robo-Taxis, Even After GM, Waymo Deals
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General Motors Co. and Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo rocked the auto industry last week with self-driving deals that will have each deploying thousands of robo-taxis onto U.S. roads over the next 18 months. Ford Motor Co., meanwhile, will continue biding its time.
Brian Singelais Grabs Grand Champion Honors in Massachusetts
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The truck safety tournament earlier this month in Massachusetts was dominated by Frito-Lay driver Brian Singelais.
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