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Hasty US exit from Europe could drive allies away from American arms, RAND says
A rapid, uncoordinated U.S. military drawdown from Europe could push key NATO allies further away from American weapons over the long term, according to a new RAND study, a shift the authors say would hurt the U.S. defense industrial base. RAND released the report, “Anticipating Allies’ Responses to U.S. Retrenchment from Europe,” on Wednesday. It examines how France, Germany, Poland…
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80 years of specialized excellence: Otto Transfer
Kevin and Liz Otto have a strong hand on the reins of small fleet Otto Transfer. The business, if you can believe it, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. You heard that right. 80 years. It's not many a small trucking company that can claim that kind of longevity. "My father…
FMCSA waives HOS regs for gas, diesel haulers
Gas, diesel haulers get 3 months of HOS reliefThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration late Wednesday, Sept. 16, issued a waiver that allows more hours-of-service flexibility for motor carriers transporting gasoline and diesel fuel.The waiver, effective immediately and valid through Dec. 16, exempts covered drivers from 49 CFR 395.3 (maximum…
AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn
Human approval may not be enough to ensure manual control over AI-enabled decisions, witnesses told Congress Wednesday, as artificial intelligence takes on a greater role in military target identification and recommendations, and in turn, compresses time available to intervene.The concern, critics say, is not limited to weapons that can select…
AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn
Human approval may not be enough to ensure manual control over AI-enabled decisions, witnesses told Congress Wednesday, as artificial intelligence takes on a greater role in military target identification and recommendations, and in turn, compresses time available to intervene. The concern, critics say, is not limited to weapons that can…
Army crowns top drill sergeants in first competition since sweeping command restructure
This year, the U.S. Army’s top drill sergeants had to do more than hurl toe-curling insults and foam at the mouth like ferocious, rabid wolves. On Wednesday, the service wrapped up an intensive 72-hour competition to determine the Army’s best broad-brimmed hat-wearing men and women, announcing the contest’s first winners…
Philly-area cargo thieves sentenced | HOS, ELD regs: Weigh in
Two sentenced for roles in Philadelphia cargo theft operationThe U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently announced two cargo thieves were sentenced for their roles in stealing goods from tractor-trailers.Haneef Palmer, 33, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 121 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and…