FAA grants safety clearance for delivery drone model
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The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it has given regulatory permission for Matternet Inc.’s Model M2 - a delivery drone that is capable of carrying a 4-pound package safely.
This is a big step for robots… are they sentient yet?!
Check out today’s featured article from Transport Topics to read about U.S. aviation regulators at the FAA approving the first aerial drone for deliveries and if you can soon expect one of these little robots at your door. ☕️
Featured Article:
First Aerial Delivery Drone Granted Design Approval by FAA | TT News
“U.S. aviation regulators approved designs for the first flying drone built specifically for shipping packages, a major step forward for the fledgling remote delivery industry.”
Electric Cars & Regulations 🔋
Federal Highway Administration’s proposed rule on EV charging stations draws varying reactions
The Federal Highway Administration wants to set minimum requirements for projects to meet in order to receive funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. The trucking industry, however, has some concerns.
Plans for expanding electrical chargers for medium- and heavy-duty trucks are not specifically laid out, leaving many wondering how an industry is meant to thrive or even survive without the effort put forth to sustain power to this equipment. Migrating from diesel to zero-emission technologies is a tall order for truckers to follow, and many other factors will play a part in making it happen besides carriers opting in to just “buy an electric truck.”
Business Strategy 💡
U.S. Xpress cutting jobs, real estate as part of $25M restructuring | Fleet Owner
Fleet Owner contributor Geert De Lombaerde writes about U.S. Xpress Enterprises’s leadership decision to cut back on jobs and expansion of real estate. The new focus of the company is its over-the-road brokerage sector.
Electric Vehicles 🔋
Truck dealerships must prepare for electric adoption | Fleet Maintenance
Fleet Maintenance contributor Michael Roeth writes about how truck dealerships are preparing for the onslaught of electric vehicle sales.
Driver Issues 🚛
New survey shows benefits, challenges of trucking profession | The Trucker
The Trucker News Staff shares an article about the recent results from Truckstop’s latest survey, highlighting the most important challenges and impressive benefits for drivers.
Industry Forecast 📊
Don’t fall to downtime this autumn | Fleet Maintenance
Fleet Maintenance contributor Jennifer Smith writes about why fleets should take care to make sure their equipment is well-lighted before the colder holiday season.
The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.