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Buttigieg announces nearly $40 million in grants to expand truck parking
The money will pay for additional parking in Florida and Tennessee, plus tech to help drivers find open spaces.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 3, 2022 -
Courtesy of Kodiak Robotics
‘Inevitable reality’: Werner forges ahead with new AV partnership
The transportation provider completed a week-long pilot with Kodiak Robotics which made 100% of deliveries on time.
By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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Stoughton Trailers uses robotic welding to build chassis amid labor woes
Staffing challenges have changed the ROI on automation for the OEM, which projects strong demand to continue through 2023.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 29, 2022 -
Courtesy of Schneider
Schneider to partner with Torc Robotics on autonomous truck pilot
The carrier will provide the tech company with freight loads for its pilot operations throughout next year.
By David Taube • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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FMCSA asks for responses to possible ELD rules changes
The agency is considering changes such as removing an exemption for pre-2000 engines.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Trucking executives share autonomous vehicle timeline projections
Multiple company leaders said they don’t expect the technology to be widespread during their careers.
By David Taube • Sept. 15, 2022 -
Courtesy of XPO Logistics
CIO to CEO: Mario Harik gets technical about innovation — and disruption — in trucking
XPO Logistics’ incoming CEO used technology to build the company’s trucking arm. Now he’ll be overseeing the entire business.
By Matt Ashare • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Stevens Trucking to equip existing fleet with autonomous technology
The Oklahoma-based company plans to retrofit up to 500 trucks with Locomation’s technology, which uses a relay model pairing autonomous and driver-operated vehicles.
By David Taube • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Courtesy of Waymo
Waymo to test autonomous Class 8 trucks in Arizona, Texas
The Alphabet subsidiary expects its autonomous feature will be available to U.S. fleet customers in coming years.
By David Taube • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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Flashback: Fleets, OEMs invest in telematics
Tech upgrades can bring improved real-time data on tractors, an increased ability to respond to issues and greater savings potential.
By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2022 -
Permission granted by Aurora Innovation
Aurora delays autonomous truck launch following supplier constraints
The startup has struggled to find component suppliers and is pushing the rollout of its AVs to 2024.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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Beyond Meat adds Einride trucks with plans to scale EV fleet
The first phase of the partnership will include five e-trucks and charging infrastructure to support them.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 18, 2022 -
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Pennsylvania readies for electronic preclearance system
A new policy will allow third parties to operate electronic weigh station inspections.
By David Taube • Aug. 18, 2022 -
Courtesy of Schneider
Schneider expands digital marketplace to serve bulk shippers
Digitizing and automating businesses is a significant focus for the freight and logistics giant.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of Nikola Corp.
OpinionReducing deadhead miles is the best way trucking can cut emissions now
Deadheading negatively impacts drivers, trucks and roads, writes Nina Jovanovic of FleetOps.
By Nina Jovanovic • Aug. 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of Aurora Innovation
Aurora to run weekly hauls for Schneider in fourth commercial partnership
The autonomous trucking startup now completes 14 loads a week for partners including FedEx, Werner and Uber Freight.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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Transport Corp Canada focuses on cash flow, technology amid supply chain woes
A technology fix helped the company raise cash on hand, part of a plan to pay drivers weekly and boost retention.
By Ramona Dzinkowski • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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Federal incentives needed for ‘wholesale shift’ to medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks: report
The trucking industry is wary that electric vehicles are “not cheap enough,” a think tank said.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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Nearly 20 states push ahead with truck electrification plan
Participating jurisdictions will strive to make 30% of truck sales electric by 2030 under the plan.
By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022 -
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Kodiak, 10 Roads Express partner on coast-to-coast pilot route
It's the third public trucking partnership for Kodiak, which this time focused on time-sensitive freight.
By Kate Magill • July 26, 2022 -
Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
Volvo plans electric truck charging corridor in California
The corridor stretches more than 400 miles and will help companies power their electric fleets mid-route.
By Kate Magill • July 25, 2022 -
US Foods to expand EV fleet as part of sustainability push
The food service distributor also plans to reduce its miles driven and invest in alternative fuels to cut its carbon footprint.
By Kate Magill • July 18, 2022 -
Courtesy of Embark
Why autonomous trucking companies have flocked to Texas
A prime location, strong talent pools and business-friendly regulations have made the lone-star state an AV hub.
By Amanda Loudin • July 18, 2022 -
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Wayfair joins JB Hunt's AV truck pilot in Texas
The furniture retailer's participation underscores J.B. Hunt and Waymo's ambitions to handle unwieldy and bulky freight.
By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of Gatik
As brands eye autonomous trucks, more states allow the tech
A recent Kansas law highlights the increased push for laws that allow autonomous vehicles to fill gaps in the supply chain.
By Amanda Loudin • July 6, 2022
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