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Courtesy of Nikola
Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production
Customers include J.B. Hunt, Anheuser-Busch and AJR Trucking.
By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2023 -
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3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive
The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2023 -
Retrieved from Pilot.
Pilot debuts autonomous truck terminal
The service, launched alongside self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics, has been almost a year in the making.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 25, 2023 -
Provided by Schneider National
Schneider National ramps up EV use to keep pace with California rules
CFO Steve Bruffett said the carrier is hesitant to invest more in the technology until the U.S. has charging infrastructure to match.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2023 -
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CH Robinson’s focus on technology boosts productivity, cuts costs
The brokerage reported productivity gains amid downsizing, getting closer to achieving a long-term goal.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 23, 2023 -
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ColumnLTL’s slow, fragmented approach to evolving with tech
A divided industry lost out on opportunities. But the days of slow machines are gone — and it's time for outdated thinking to go, too.
By Lanny Fleming • Aug. 17, 2023 -
Courtesy of https://nikolamotor.com/newsroom
Nikola recalls electric trucks due to battery pack fire risks
The manufacturer halted new sales of the Class 8 vehicles and advised customers and dealers to store the vehicles outside.
By David Taube • Aug. 14, 2023 -
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XPO reduces damage claims, aims for further improvement
The LTL provider’s damage claims per shipment in June were the best figures in over seven years, CEO Mario Harik said on an earnings call.
By David Taube • Aug. 7, 2023 -
Provided by Nikola
JB Hunt bolsters green fleet with 13 zero-emissions trucks from Nikola
The carrier says it will deploy its first wave of vehicles on routes in the Phoenix and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 2, 2023 -
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Kodiak Robotics’ self-driving trucks test pre-clearances for roadside inspections
The company has been conducting a pilot and relaying information to law enforcement in Texas.
By David Taube • July 28, 2023 -
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Waymo redirects focus to self-driving cars at the expense of trucking
The tech company, under Google parent firm Alphabet, is pushing back its timeline and operations for commercializing autonomous tractor-trailers.
By David Taube • July 27, 2023 -
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DAT launches efforts to address double brokering, fraud
The firm joined others in warning about upticks in illegal activity and unveiled new tools for companies to mitigate risk.
By David Taube • July 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of Nikola Corp
Nikola to be pilot customer of Bosch’s hydrogen fuel cell batteries
The electric truck maker will be the first to use the batteries as Bosch ramps up production in Germany.
By Eric Walz • July 18, 2023 -
Retrieved from California State Senate.
California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks
Assembly Bill 316 would limit when trucking operations without a driver could begin, though some legislators said a ban would not be forever.
By David Taube • July 13, 2023 -
Permission granted by Gatik
Q&AHow partnerships tie into Gatik’s view on middle-mile autonomy
The AV company’s Class 6 driverless box trucks are replacing Class 8 trucks in short-haul logistics, a spokesperson said.
By David Taube • July 11, 2023 -
Courtesy of TuSimple
TuSimple explores selling its US operations
The autonomous trucking company could shift its focus to the Asia-Pacific market if it shutters domestic operations.
By David Taube • June 29, 2023 -
Colin Campbell/Trucking Dive
Why the ATA changed its stance on speed limiters
The turnaround indicates the technology’s growing use in members’ fleets and the association's recognition of a pending FMCSA rule as inevitable.
By Colin Campbell • June 23, 2023 -
Courtesy of Loadsmith
Kodiak to equip logistics startup trucks with autonomous tech
The tech company will equip 800 of Denver-based logistics provider Loadsmith's trucks with self-driving technology.
By David Taube • June 22, 2023 -
Permission granted by Relay Payments
Pilot brings digital diesel payments to over 800 locations
Relay Payments’ app-based system uses secure codes to make transactions, allowing drivers to avoid worries about fraud, said Spencer Barkoff, the company’s co-founder and president.
By Jessica Loder • June 20, 2023 -
David Taube/Trucking Dive
New Cummins tech analyzing fuel efficiency aims to launch this year
The engine manufacturer is rolling out new features following the launch of its predictive maintenance capabilities earlier this year.
By David Taube • June 20, 2023 -
Provided by C.H. Robinson
Q&AManaging expenses, growing revenues will be top challenges for CH Robinson CEO
Dave Bozeman’s new role will require him to use lessons learned in his prior roles at Ford and Amazon, supply chain academics told Transport Dive.
By Larry Avila • June 16, 2023 -
Courtesy of Schneider National
Schneider debuts EV truck charging hub in Southern California
The site will power the carrier’s Freightliner eCascadia fleet, which is expected to grow to nearly 100 vehicles by the end of the year.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2023 -
David Taube/Trucking Dive
Carriers leverage online communications channels to recruit, assist drivers
Prime said it plans to launch a health-related podcast to help workers with their physical and mental health.
By David Taube • June 13, 2023 -
California’s AV bill advances as industry, legislators clash on safety issues
If the proposed law passes, a human operator could need to be onboard heavy-duty trucks in the Golden State until at least Jan. 1, 2029.
By David Taube • June 5, 2023 -
Courtesy of Daimler Truck
Freightliner Cascadia drivers report truck randomly slamming on brakes
The allegedly faulty system involves 2017–2022 trucks, potentially affecting 250,000 vehicles.
By David Taube • Updated June 6, 2023
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