UPS has invested heavily in safety training courses, spending $343 million to provide better training for its drivers. The company has introduced 20 driving and delivery simulators across the US, which offer a realistic driving experience before operating an actual delivery vehicle. Nikola Corporation announced that it received 100 orders for its Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, which has a range of up to 500 miles and a fueling time of about 20 minutes. Customers can access an incentive from the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project in California, which ranges from $240,000 to $288,000 per truck. The project has played a role in many of the orders. The report by QuoteWizard revealed that roads and bridges in poor condition cost US drivers an average of $556 annually. Of the nearly 20% of American roads and 5% of bridges in unacceptable conditions, Rhode Island tops the list with 48% of its roads in poor condition, followed by West Virginia with 31%.
Mississippi Legalizes Autonomous Vehicles on Public Roads
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed HB 1003, establishing a legal framework for the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roads in the state. The legislation defines “fully autonomous vehicle” as a motor vehicle equipped with an automated driving system designed to function without a human driver, categorized as SAE Level 4 or Level 5. The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) Executive Director Jeff Farrah praised the move, stating that it opens up Mississippi to the safety, mobility, and economic benefits of autonomous vehicles. Mississippi joins 22 other states in adopting the technology.
Rhode Island and West Virginia have the worst roads
A recent report by QuoteWizard revealed that roads and bridges in poor condition cost US drivers an average of $556 annually. Of the nearly 20% of American roads and 5% of bridges in unacceptable conditions, Rhode Island tops the list with 48% of its roads in poor condition. West Virginia comes in second with 31%. QuoteWizard Senior Research Analyst Nick VinZant warns that bad roads and bridges result in not just financial costs but also time and safety costs. The report analyzed data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which found that Georgia, Alabama, and Florida have the best road infrastructure in the nation.
UPS expands training simulators
UPS has rolled out 20 additional driving and delivery simulators across the United States, nearly doubling the number of driving simulators in UPS facilities since 2020. The move is aimed at providing better training for UPS drivers and enhancing their skills. The company, ranked second in CCJ’s Top 250, plans to add more simulators in the future.
UPS Invests in Safety Training and Simulators
UPS has invested $343 million on safety training courses to improve the skills of its drivers. The company has rolled out 20 driving and delivery simulators across the US to provide better training to its drivers. The UPS Driving Simulator provides a realistic driving experience, including real-life challenges with typical road hazards such as pedestrians, parked cars, and oncoming traffic. UPS drivers will go through a VR experience coupled with hands-on driving and instructor-led classroom training delivered by professional trainers before operating an actual delivery vehicle. Jacqueline Williams, a UPS Circle of Honor driver with 42 years of accident-free driving, said, “Safety begins with the right training and is a process of daily commitment and continual learning.”
Nikola Receives 100 Orders for its Fuel Cell Truck
Nikola Corp. announced that it has received 100 orders for its Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The truck has a range of up to 500 miles and a fueling time of about 20 minutes. Nikola expects the vehicle to be available this year and deliveries to commence by the year’s end. The Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project in California played a role in many of the orders, enabling customers to access an incentive that ranges from $240,000 to $288,000 per truck this year. Customers are also eligible for a $40,000 clean commercial vehicle tax credit from the federal government.
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