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Jordan Blake
February 14, 2018 at 7:30 pmDo you think automation can effectively and reliably replace manned trucks for house and business transportation and/or vehicle transport.
Monica
August 28, 2018 at 6:45 pmIt’s very interesting to see how everything keeps on changing every single day. So intrigued by the electric vehicles that are coming in the future.
Aaron
August 31, 2018 at 3:32 pmShipping industry has really come a long way this past decade.