Articles by tag: transportation

President Biden & Congress Block a Railroad Strike to Keep Critical Commodities Flowing

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According to PBS News Hour, “Congress voted this week to impose a contract on [railroad workers] to avoid the economic disaster that would accompany a railroad strike.” This is despite challenges from rail worker unions representing a majority of rail workers. PBS News Hour further reports on specific instances where rail workers are struggling to find enough time […]

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Are We There Yet? Advancing Driver Safety and Savings Through Data and AI

InsurTech 2.0 brings next-level promise in digital capabilities for the insurance industry, and that’s a good thing. Estimates show the InsurTech market will increase by $33.73 billion from 2020 to 2025, and the market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 45.28%. What are some of these technological innovations that promise to usher in […]

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Making Sure OO Voices Are Heard Regarding AB5

The AB5 law in California isn’t exactly brand new, but it is still creating quite the buzz. Host Gabrielle Bejarano invited the Director of Legislative Affairs for OOIDA, Bryce Mongeon onto the show to discuss AB5 and how it’s playing out for the trucker community.   AB5, under California law, helps to describe and detail […]

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The Most POWERFUL Conference of the Year, The Battery Show 2022

Grant Harrell, host of Are We There Yet? had the pleasure of attending Informa Markets’ The Battery Show in Novi, Michigan from September 13-15, 2022. The show featured the latest trends and topics in the transportation and mobility industry. It is the “largest battery and electric vehicle technologies trade show in America.”  When it comes to […]

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Designing Energy and Power Solutions for a Sustainable Future, Today!

In the latest episode of “Are We There Yet?”, host Grant Harrell interviewed Erika Lauren Guerrero, the founder and CEO of Electric Goddess — a California battery consultation and testing company, along with Luke Workman, the company’s Chief Scientist. The pair talked with Harrell about their experience in the electric transportation field, the state of […]

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The Highest-Flying Wing-Borne Aircraft in Human History

From cutting-edge design to research ambitions, Are We There Yet? hosts conversations with a plethora of people and companies making waves in the transportation industry. Most recently, Grant Harrell chatted with Ed Warnock, the CEO of the Perlan Project, an aerospace and climate-focused human-flight glider, about the internationally-celebrated research project. As the world’s highest, sub-sonic […]

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How Sustainability and Gamification Factor into the Future of 3PL Strategies

One of the most well-known phrases in many industries is: If you’re not innovating, you’re dying. While the saying applies to a variety of industries, today, it is cozignant of the transportation industry. Speaking on the importance of technological innovation, Are We There Yet host Grant Harrell sits down with Kristi Montgomery the VP of […]

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5 Ways Learning Management Systems Embedded in Your PMS Help Jump-Start Onboarding
April 25, 2024

Hoteliers planning on new hires and seasonal hires must focus on shorter lessons, interactive experiences, and providing accessible learning tools to workers.  By Warren Dehan Independent hoteliers are looking for impactful ways to train tomorrow’s workers – and fast. Hotel leaders must find ways to shorten training time and improve worker decision-making, starting with how […]

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health data
Secure Health Data and Services with Workforce and Regulatory Enhancements
April 25, 2024

The healthcare industry faces a rising wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the critical urgency to fortify cyber defenses. These breaches threaten the integrity and availability of essential healthcare services and sensitive health data, intensifying the need for robust cybersecurity measures. This urgency is partly driven by the complex nature of healthcare technologies and the limited cybersecurity […]

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nursing industry
Create a Sustainable Nursing Industry Future through Enhanced Culture and Community Initiatives
April 25, 2024

The 2022 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, released in March 2024, reveals significant shifts within the nursing industry. Despite increased diversity among healthcare workers, issues like burnout and job dissatisfaction have notably increased, while the industry faces persistent staff shortages projected to last until 2036. This evolving landscape raises urgent questions about the […]

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value-based care models
Value-Based Care Models Need Actionable Data Tools to Drive Patient Engagement and Outcomes
April 25, 2024

Healthcare delivery is undergoing a significant shift towards value-based care models. These models prioritize positive health outcomes and cost-effectiveness, unlike the previous focus on the quantity of services provided The success of these models heavily relies on patient engagement, a critical component that ensures patients actively participate in managing their health. This shift is […]

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Is the Sharing Economy Viable in Commercial Trucking?
May 3, 2022

Are We There Yet? host Grant Harrell knows the ins and outs of the transportation industry are not always streamlined. Under James Eberhard, Founder and CEO of Fluid Truck, this is changing. Fluid Truck does something no one else in the industry does: offers 24/7 commercial truck sharing through their innovative platform. Operating in […]

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Connected World: Toward a Sustainable Future for Mobility and EV Architectures Part 3 of 3
March 29, 2022

Ralf Klaedtke, The Chief Technical Officer for Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity, wrapped his three-part look at autonomous driving on Connected World with a focus on the future. The present-day provides the answers to that future. New players entering the autonomous vehicle space are making their presence known, and their technology solutions can play […]

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Connected World: Toward a Sustainable Future for Mobility and EV Architectures Part 2 of 3
March 15, 2022

Ralf Klaedtke, The Chief Technical Officer for Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity, continued his discussion on autonomous driving with Connected World’s Tyler Kern. In this second episode, the conversation shifted to the human side of autonomous driving and people’s trust issues with AI. And, as with Klaedtke and Kern’s earlier conversation, safety is the leading […]

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Jaunt Has Set 2026 As The Date for Bringing Urban Air Mobility to the Market
March 9, 2022

Personal aircraft taxi service at a price comparable to the cost of a rideshare or car service in a fraction of the time? Are we there yet? Not quite, but as Martin Peryea, CEO, Jaunt Air Mobility, explained to Grant Harrell, the reality is closer than one may think.  “We are working hard to get […]

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Connected World: Toward a Sustainable Future for Mobility and EV Architectures Part 1 of 3
March 1, 2022

There’s a lot to be excited about in the world of autonomous vehicles. Still, there are many challenges ahead, including misconceptions to clear up and technology hurdles to climb before EV’s go mainstream. Ralf Klaedtke, The Chief Technical Officer for Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity, shared his insights on those challenges and the trends shaping […]

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Is the Texas Oil & Gas Industry Ready for Green Fleets
February 28, 2022

In 2021, Detmar Logistics was named one of Heavy Duty Trucking’s Top Ten Green Fleets. This distinction is a point of pride for Detmar, whose laser focus on sustainability is essential for future generations. Matt Detmar, CEO of Detmar Logistics, sat down with Drive Clean’s Lynn Lyon to share Detmar’s mission to become a fully […]

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Alternative Fuel Trucks Are Reshaping Transportation
August 17, 2021

Drive Clean will be digging deep on innovative fossil fuel alternatives and automotive technologies shaping the clean future for transportation.   Alternative fuel trucks are changing the way the world thinks about energy and transportation. Natural gas as a fuel is quickly becoming the greener and smarter way for businesses to operate. Drive Clean host Lynn Lyon […]

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Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Sees the Light of Day
August 13, 2021

This year’s budget proposal season is a little spicy as it’s the first major budget haggling of Biden’s administration, and it seems to be focusing heavily on goals he campaigned on; funding for more equitable education, pollution reduction, and a 110 billion dollar transportation package. That infrastructure package is now more of a reality, and […]

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China Port Shutdown Raises Concerns for Global Shipping
August 13, 2021

China partially closed one of the world’s busiest container ports due to a Covid outbreak. Bloomberg’s James Mayger reports on the potential impact the move could have on global trade. (Source: Bloomberg) Transcript: Francine Lacqua: China has partially shut the world’s third busiest container port after a worker became infected with COVID. It’s threatening more […]

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