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Sting, Chris Stapleton, puppies and trucks: ATA MCE 2023 had it all
The economy took center stage at the trucking industry conference in Austin, Texas.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 20, 2023 -
Obtained from Business Wire.
Convoy closes, unable to find buyer
A total of 533 employees were laid off, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification.
By Larry Avila • Updated Oct. 24, 2023 -
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‘It takes a lot of money’: Low-emissions infrastructure requires more investment
The Biden administration is analyzing the cost and operational barriers for charging medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 18, 2023 -
Photo illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images
Tough economy is trucking’s top issue in 2023: ATRI
The nonprofit's annual report illustrates differences between drivers' and carriers' concerns.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 16, 2023 -
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Trucking conferences and events to watch in 2024
Opportunities abound next year for executives to meet their counterparts and learn what’s new in the industry.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Nov. 13, 2023 -
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UPS to acquire specialized healthcare goods carrier
The deal would provide UPS with added technology and reach, as MNX Global Logistics serves more than 100 countries and territories.
By Max Garland • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Permission granted by Crete Carrier
Crete Carrier president shares reasons for optimism
COO Tim Aschoff says improving lead time requests give him hope for better times ahead.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Retrieved from Estes Express Lines on Facebook on October 09, 2023
Estes cyberattack affected carrier’s phones, other communications
The LTL carrier is moving freight and remains "open for business," President and COO Webb Estes said in a video message.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Courtesy of PR Newswire
Kodiak, Maersk launch AV route from Texas to Oklahoma
The lane is a first for commercial AV operations, the autonomous tech firm’s CEO said.
By David Taube • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Colin Campbell/Trucking Dive
Estes reports cyberattack caused ongoing tech outage
The Richmond-based LTL carrier said its drivers and dockworkers are continuing to move customers' freight.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Provided by Schneider National
Schneider National tests hydrogen-powered truck
Sizeable incentives at a wide scale are still needed to make the technology a reality, said Jim Filter, Schneider's group president of transportation and logistics.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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FMCSA will award $44M to improve CDL processes
The money is intended to expedite issuance and renewals as well as ensure states electronically share disqualification information.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Courtesy of Dexterity AI
FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots
The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.
By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Provided by BNSF
How JB Hunt’s purchase of BNSF’s brokerage assets helps both companies
The trucking company can now divert more business to itself, while the rail carrier can offload complex operations in a weak market.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 26, 2023 -
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California governor vetoes bill proposing driverless truck restrictions
Legislators overwhelmingly supported the bill earlier this year. But overriding a governor’s veto is rare in California.
By David Taube • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Courtesy of Waabi
Waabi, Uber Freight launch Dallas-to-Houston AV trucking pilot route
The two companies plan to deploy billions of autonomous miles in the next decade.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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FMC asks shippers, transportation providers to weigh in on data initiative
Questions for stakeholders focus on data-sharing and the costs of current constraints.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Retrieved from T&I Committee on YouTube.
Congress holds AV truck hearing during Driver Appreciation Week
ATA CEO Chris Spear told lawmakers "displacement is a myth" and the technology will help address a driver shortage.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Gatik
Gatik expands its AV lineup with Class 7 trucks in Tyson routes
The autonomous vehicle effort could eventually save the food company $900,000 per year, a spokesperson said.
By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023 -
California’s Senate passes bill to restrict autonomous trucks
The measure could require a safety operator onboard heavy AVs for years.
By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Courtesy of Business Wire
Former Argo AI leaders launch new autonomous trucking company
Pittsburgh-based Stack AV has SoftBank Group backing it with capital, resources and AI expertise, according to a news release.
By David Taube • Sept. 11, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hyzon on September 07, 2023
Hyzon truck model uses liquid hydrogen to travel farther
The electric vehicle made deliveries to Performance Food Group customers in Texas for an inaugural commercial run.
By David Taube • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant
The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023 -
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ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023
Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 1, 2023 -
Courtesy of Yellow
Radiant Logistics scoops up Yellow brokerage talent
Former Yellow Logistics leaders Steve McCleary and Ryan Stroup opened a new Radiant location in Overland Park, Kansas.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 30, 2023
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