Plus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IVECO. Plus is a global self-driving technology. IVECO is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V. and a pioneer in the commercialization and manufacturing of vehicles powered by alternative fuels. The two companies, under the MOU, will work collaboratively to develop autonomous trucks that will be deployed across China, Europe, and other areas. Autonomous Driving System IVECO and Plus will integrate IVECO's…

Vice presidents do not need to return salutes from military service members, the Pentagon confirmed on Wednesday. This was right after critics of Kamala Harris firmly believe that she had on purpose disrespected an honor guard. The guard was welcoming her aboard Air Force 2. Not Everyone Agrees with the Pentagon Regarding the Salute, in Fact, There is Outrage Over it! Bernard Kerik, tweeted DISGRACEFUL. He is the former New…

Elon Musk tweeted this past Thursday a lot of praise toward Ford. In fact, he said: "Tesla and Ford are the only American carmakers not to have gone bankrupt out of 1000's of car startups. Prototypes are easy, production is hard and being cash flow positive is excruciating," Musk tweeted. Elon Musk Gets a Very Brief but Affirmative Answer Back Then, on early Friday, Ford CEO Jim Farley retweeted to…

J.B. Hunt Transport Services' appearance at the Citi 2021 Global Industrials Virtual Conference was this past Tuesday. Its focus was on expectations around long-term intermodal margins. J.B. Hunt Intermodal Segment Lagging John Roberts, who is the company's president and CEO, has said the management plans to go over the season's bid cycle before making a final decision. Management did acknowledge the intermodal segment had been lagging the long-term goal of…

The hotel and the hospitality industry will not make a full recovery until 2024. It is devastating by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Hotel and Lodging Association's State of the Hotel Industry 2021 report is finding that more than 670,000 hotel industry operation jobs and nearly 4 million hospitality jobs lost in 2020. This is due to the virus pandemic. Hotel Industry Woes in 2020 and Going Forward Only 200,000 new…

Senator Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, on Tuesday did ask for authorities to add the Capitol Rioters to a national no-fly list. This would be to prevent more clashes at the January 20 inauguration and in the run-up. Senator Chuck Schumer Spoke to FBI Director Christopher Wray In a Tuesday press release, the New York Democrat he spoke with FBI Director Christopher Wray. This results in the "made [the] case…

The U.S. troops in the military will not have to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it comes available. The Pentagon said when the vaccine becomes available through a new trial plan on Wednesday. However, this could change if the Food and Drug Administration moves beyond emergency approval. It presently allows for the first distribution of the vaccine. U.S. Troops Don't Have to Take the Shot! It is voluntary for everyone,…

Joe Biden as President-Elect on Monday, November 23rd, had his first discussions with an Arab leader and with NATO’s secretary-general. "Basement" Biden, who will takes office Jan. 20, spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, tweeted journalist Barak Ravid of Walla News. Therefore, the Biden campaign did not issue an immediate release a readout of the call. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, meanwhile, said Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also spoke with the former…

Lance Malesh has been appointed to MODE Transportation. He is now president and chief executive officer of the company. Jim Damman led MODE as president and CEO for over 15 years. However, Damman is chairman of the company. Malesh replaces Damman. “It was important to me to find a strong successor to lead the great people at MODE Transportation into the future, and I am confident that Lance will accomplish great…

"Boxed Out" Campaign Installations The Boxed Out Campaign launched by the  American Booksellers Association draws attention to the steep stakes indie bookstores face this coming holiday season. This is especially true in the age of Amazon and the pandemic. There will be installations in New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, DC, and a social media campaign. Amazon, COVID-19 Contributing Factors to Death of Bookstores Many independent bookstores will close…