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Aurora Begins Commercial Driverless Trucking in Texas, Ushering in a New Era of Freight

Logistics Viewpoints

Aurora plans to expand its driverless service to El Paso, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona by the end of 2025. The milestone makes Aurora the first company to operate a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads. The truck platform was validated and approved by Aurora for driverless operations on public roads.

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The Tumultuous Mexican Cross-Border

Cathy Roberson

Even today when one reads the numerous articles about the benefits of manufacturing or assembling in Mexico, most of them highlight Mexico's low-cost labor and, of course, its proximity to the US market. But what does it all mean for those shippers and manufacturers that rely on cross-border trade between the two countries?

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Is Mexico the World's Next Manufacturing Hub?

Elementum

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Looking Deeper. Mexico has its share of challenges, of course. Branching Out.

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Driver Shortage in Trucking: Time for Plan B

Talking Logistics

Just as significant as the headline figures, Mr. Maki said, is that June’s hiring was broad-based, as industries as varied as health care, manufacturing, financial services and retailing all added workers. Last week, Daimler was the latest manufacturer to showcase its self-driving truck , the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025.

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Van Rates Sag, Flatbeds Add 2¢, Before Q1 Closes

DAT Solutions

HOT MARKETS : Rock Island , IL, is home to farm equipment manufacturers, who must have shipped a bunch of orders last week. Dallas to El Paso , up 53¢ to $2.40/mile. Houston rates are close to $3.00/mile Regional lanes to watch: Rock Island to Grand Rapids , up 51¢ to $3.63/mile.

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