A feasibility study is being conducted for a robot truck corridor that would run from Mexico City to Alaska, mostly along the existing US Interstate 83, the superhighway that essentially bisects the country. The plan being promoted by the Central North American Trade Corridor Association (CNATCA) would consist of a dedicated superhighway that could be … Read more
Here’s a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: A lawmaker from Nebraska has come up with a unique way to solve the current truck driver shortage: Allow teenagers to drive 18-wheelers across state lines. We’ll give you the details … An 11-year-old boy from … Read more
Railroads and the US Transportation Department appear to be on a collision course regarding implementation of a new law that requires trains to improve safety by talking to each other over a wireless data network. Back in 2008, Congress passed a law requiring railroads to implement a system in which trains talked to each other … Read more
Here’s a special sneak preview of some of the articles you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: By the end of this year, railroads need to have a high tech tracking system in place on many of their locomotives. But can they meet this deadline or will they be forced to pay stiff … Read more
In the coming years, the food and beverage industry is expected to continue its growth in both revenues and profits, according to a new survey released recently by an industry analyst group. Nearly 60% of F&B executives said they expect consumers to continue to have increased demand for both new and familiar food and beverage … Read more
(Editor’s Note: July 4th is only two days away, so for today’s Thursday Feature we take a look at how you can make the most of your holiday celebration while staying safe at the same time.) The Fourth of July is one of the only holidays that brings all Americans together at the same time. … Read more
The outlook for the manufacturing segment of the economy looks rosy, but now there is concern that there aren’t enough qualified candidates applying for all the new jobs that have been created, according to a new report. The third annual Manufacturing RiskFactor Report compiled by the consulting group BDO found that 98% of leading manufacturers … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: Cars are already lighter and more fuel efficient thanks to stricter standards. Now the EPA and the Transportation are taking aim at trucks. We’ll tell you what they want and how it could affect your … Read more
Now that cars are lighter, smaller and have better fuel efficiency, the US Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency are now turning their attention to trucks that haul freight. Last week, the two agencies called for tougher fuel efficiency standards on medium and heavy-duty vehicles to be built between 2021 and 2027, including … Read more
(Editor’s Note: In today’s Thursday Feature, we examine a potential danger that crops up every year about this time: Heat illness and heat stroke.) Each year, thousand of workers are overcome by excessive heat while working outdoors under the scorching sun. Many even die. But heat illness is entirely preventable if you know the signs … Read more
