MESHFREE METHODS FOR PDES ON SURFACES by Andrew Michael Jones   A dissertation submitted i n partial f ul llment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Computing Boise State University   December 2022   © 2022 Andrew Michael Jones ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COLLEGE DEFENSE COMMITTEE AND FINAL READING APPROVALS of the dissertation submitted by Andrew Michael Jones Dissertation Title: Meshfree Methods for PDEs on Surfaces Date of Final Oral Examination:       20 October 2022 The following individuals read and disc ..read more

By Bart De Muynck The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. In today’s dynamic business landscape, talent is scarce and the competition is fierce. We are faced with an aging work population, so organizations are prioritizing human capital like never before. It’s no longer enough to simply hire bodies, whether that means a driver, a warehouse worker or an office worker. Hiring workers for warehouse operations is one thing; retaining them is an almost equally daunting challenge. The warehousing indu ..read more

Global businesses, uncertain how long the shipping crisis in the Red Sea will last and with a looming shortage of vessels for the export rush before China’s New Year celebration, are scrambling to shift some ocean cargo to airlines, according to logistics specialists. Major container lines have rerouted vessels around the Horn of Africa or docked them in safe locations to avoid the threat of drone and missile attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Houthis say they are targeting vessels with links to Israel in support of Palestinians under siege in th ..read more

NEW YORK — Think about what a supply chain leader has gone through in the past few years. There was the pandemic that at first looked like it would crater demand for virtually all goods and services once the toilet paper rush ran its course. Then came the whiplash in no time when huge demand for goods replaced demand for services that couldn’t be provided during lockdowns, and the transport and supply of those products failed to keep up. The end result: Old ways of doing business in the supply chain had to be tossed overboard rapidly, and new structures were built, often on the fly. Or as Pet ..read more

Kodiak Robotics introduced its “driverless ready” sixth-generation autonomous truck at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] LAS VEGAS — The pathway toward large-scale commercialization of self-driving trucks became clearer at CES 2024 as tech startups unveiled the latest upgrades to their autonomous driving systems and highlighted partnerships with industry suppliers at the giant technology show. Aurora Innovation and Kodiak Robotics showcased the autonomous Class 8 truck designs that they plan to deploy in ..read more

Daimler-backed Greenlane is planning to open its first electric charging station next year and endeavors to transform commercial long-haul trucking, CEO Patrick Macdonald-King said. The project aims to build out a national network for charging and hydrogen fueling for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, where service locations could be spaced about every 100 miles, he told Trucking Dive in an interview Monday. “We’re trying to make distance driving more realistic and a reality,” he said of electric vehicles. Greenlane will build public charging stations along key corridors, putting its first site ..read more

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Longtime J.B. Hunt Transport Services executive Craig Harper will retire at the end of the year, wrapping a 31-year tenure in which he shaped the industry-leading carrier as chief safety officer, COO, EVP and chief sustainability officer. Harper helped establish J.B. Hunt’s Million Mile program, which has given bonuses to more than 4,600 drivers who reached safe-driving milestones. He drove the Lowell, Arkansas-based company to set lofty sustainability standards and a goal to reduce carbon emi ..read more

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ann Carlson, acting head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said Friday she is leaving her role on Dec. 26, Reuters reported Friday. Carlson oversaw numerous NHTSA investigations into Tesla’s Autopilot driver assist system, as well as ongoing efforts to require automakers to improve fuel economy. NHTSA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. According to Reuters, Carlson told employees in an email that she is stepping down due to a law limiting how long offici ..read more

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Forward Air sold its final mile business to Hub Group for $262 million, the companies announced Wednesday. The largest non-asset acquisition in Hub Group’s history includes about 45 locations and more than 640 employees, according to the companies. Hub Group CEO and President Phil Yeager said the deal will help grow its non-asset logistics segment and “deepen our value to our customers through the addition of this excellent team.” The final mile business grew revenue over 150% sin ..read more

A rendering of Greenlane’s public charging stations. Greenlane plans to use Uber Freight data and its own findings in building its proposed public electric and hydrogen commercial vehicle charging network. (Greenlane) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Charging infrastructure developer Greenlane plans to utilize Uber Freight data alongside its own findings in building its proposed public electric and hydrogen commercial vehicle charging network, the Daimler Truck North America-backed joint venture said. Greenlane plans to build its first charging corridors in So ..read more