As the political season moved away from the conventions in July to the final dash to November, each party released its official platform, spelling out their foundational positions.

In a move to increase its penetration into trucking and fleet management communications, Verizon Communications recently reported it has a deal to acquire Fleetmatics Group PLC for $2.4 billion.

Tesla founder Elon Musk’s latest master plan includes an electric semi-truck, which he sees as a major development in cutting down on vehicle emissions.

In July, Daimler Bus unveiled its Mercedes-Benz Future Bus on Europe’s longest bus rapid transit line in Amsterdam, demonstrating autonomous technology in a city bus environment.

Now that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have officially become the nominees of their respective parties, the question looms for the trucking industry – which candidate would be better for their business interests?