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1812 Intelligent Machines

January 11, 2014PodcastArtificial intelligence, Bill Hibbard, DARPA, Ray Kurzweil, Robot, Roy Masters, Strategic Computing Initiative, United StatesTomWiles

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Foundation of Human Understanding

Roy Masters

Hamilton Transportation Club 94th annual dinner
5:30 p.m. cocktails 7 p.m. dinner Musical entertainment before dinner MC – Sue Rimac – City of Hamilton Economic Development Guest speaker Wendel Clark Comedian Eric Johnson
Trucking environment “mediocre” for carriers: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The environment for carriers was “mediocre” in August, according to FTR’s latest Trucking Conditions Index (TCI). Active truck utilization edged down to 87.4%, and is expected to remain below the 10-year average of 91% through 2020, FTR…
Last chance to register for Surface Transportation Summit
TORONTO, Ont. – The annual Surface Transportation Summit returns on Oct. 16, and there’s one final chance to register – and even save money in the process. The conference, hosted at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont., features presentations by…
Spot market pressures to persist: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Spot market pressure is expected to persist, as more trucking capacity comes online, according to ACT Research’s Freight Forecast. The industry forecaster said it expects excess capacity to exert more downward pressure on truckload spot rates. “The…
Parts for Trucks celebrates a century of success
DARTMOUTH, N.S. — Parts for Trucks has celebrated its 100th birthday by opening a 56,000-sq.ft distribution center in the Burnside Industrial Park in Dartmouth, N.S. “It is actually the biggest parts distribution center east of Montreal,” said marketing manager Lori…
September marks all-time high for Class 8 retail sales
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – September set an all-time record for Class 8 retail truck sales, according to FTR. U.S. Class 8 retail sales totaled 28,200 units, up 4% from the previous record in December 2006. Sales were up 20% from August,…
Munden Ventures makes key acquisition
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Munden Ventures has acquired the transport division of B.C.-based company Rapid Cool, taking over its reefer, truck heating and cooling, and auxiliary power unit business servicing the province’s Interior. “Rapid Cool has been the leader in providing…
Manitoulin opens Kingston terminal
KINGSTON, Ont. – Manitoulin Transport has celebrated the grand opening of a new terminal in Kingston, Ont. Located at 1265 McAdoo Lane, Glenburnie, Ont., the new facility will help Manitoulin service the region with increased shipping capacity. Kingston mayor Bryan…
Laskowski: Non-compliant fleets a giant drag
'We need to cut this out like a cancer'
Thunder Bay truck route vote delayed — again
TORONTO, Ont. – Thunder Bay, Ont. has once again delayed a vote on a contested truck route, postponing a related vote that was set for this week and will now be scheduled no later than Dec. 2. The Ontario Trucking…
Cummins X12, Endurant in 116-inch Cascadia
The Freightliner Cascadia 116-inch BBC day cab can now be spec’d with the Cummins X12 engine and the Eaton Cummins Endurant Transmission as part of an Integrated Power package.
APTA meeting to discuss emerging technologies
HALIFAX, N.S. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) opens its annual conference here today, but delegates can relax – there will be no speeches on the perennial problem of the driver shortage, or on the ELDs. That is according…
Dealing with conflicting marijuana rules in the U.S. tricky for carriers
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Unlike Canada, which has federally legalized the recreational use of marijuana, the U.S. is all over the map when it comes to the drug’s use. During a panel discussion at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management…
Mack enhances aero, adds cloud-based ELD
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Mack is adding an extended chassis fairing with integrated step to its Anthem, which the company says will improve fuel economy by an additional 0.5%. It brings the total fuel savings available from the Mack HE+…
What shippers want
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Communication, and real-time freight visibility are two priorities for shippers when selecting carriers to haul their freight. These expectations are increasing, especially in an environment where capacity is suddenly abundant. Several shippers came together at an…
Registration opens for YLG Driven to Lead program
MILTON, Ont. – The Young Leaders Group of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has announced that it will offer the Driven to Lead education program again in 2020. The first Driven to Lead program this year attracted more…
ATA president calls for improvements to NAFTA during MCE keynote address
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – In a spirited keynote address, American Trucking Associations (ATA) president and CEO Chris Spear urged those in trucking to “get out and kick some ass” in an effort to advocate for the betterment of the industry.…
MGF acquires Miami logistics company
TORONTO, Ont. – Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF) has acquired Demark Global Logistics of Miami, Fla., the company announced Monday. The acquisition complements the purchase of N/J International Inc. of Houston, Texas, last year, and further demonstrates the continued expansion of…
Protect immigration, but crack down on non-compliance: CTA
TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is advocating for steps to better protect immigrant truck drivers, following a Globe and Mail investigation into the way immigration consultants and non-compliant fleets are exploiting foreign job seekers. The report uncovered…
Five Canadians among Penske safe-driver honorees
READING, Penn. – The Penske Logistics Premier Driver Recognition Program has honored 44 safe truck drivers in the U.S. and Canada as part of the 2019 Platinum and Gold classes. The Platinum class requirements include 15 consecutive years of safe…

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