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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 -
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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 -
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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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Laws governing autonomous trucks complicate widespread adoption
Companies and regulators are navigating a patchwork of state and federal laws as fleets push for road-ready technology.
By Kate Magill • June 27, 2022 -
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New York regulators urged to create policies around electric trucks
Customer and conservation groups say more incentives are needed to encourage the transition to clean energy in transportation.
By Robert Walton • June 22, 2022 -
Courtesy of Gatik
Gatik will run autonomous hauls for Georgia-Pacific to Sam's Club locations
The operation will double the number of weekly fulfillment runs to stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
By Max Garland • June 16, 2022 -
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Google's jump into fleet management tech buoyed by Maps data
More effective route planning and execution has become critical in response to the rising number of home deliveries.
By Max Garland • June 14, 2022 -
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Waymo partners with Uber Freight to deploy autonomous trucks at scale
Carriers that buy and operate trucks equipped with Waymo Driver technology will be able to deploy them on Uber Freight.
By Max Garland • June 7, 2022 -
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CR England data breach compromised Social Security numbers
Personal information was accessed, but the trucking company does not believe it was shared. Still, the incident could prove costly.
By Edwin Lopez • June 6, 2022 -
Courtesy of Embark Trucks
Autonomous trucking companies seek to show automation is road-ready
AV companies are conducting trials to show their technology is safe. Will they be enough to convince the public?
By Kate Magill • June 1, 2022 -
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XPO's new pricing platform helped raise contract rates
Technology helped the carrier reduce manual tasks for its pricing experts by 80%, and it paid off with an 11% rate increase on contract renewals.
By Edwin Lopez • May 24, 2022 -
Automated inspections drive fleet efficiency
J.B. Hunt and Western Express are among carriers participating in an electronic inspection pilot program that could ultimately save drive time.
By Heather Larson • May 18, 2022 -
US Foods seeks to eliminate wasted miles in its routing system
The initiative has already led to a roughly 10% improvement in case volumes per mile in leading markets versus 2019, an executive said.
By Max Garland • May 18, 2022 -
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Take complete control over your in-cab device fleet with lockdown and remote capabilities.
May 16, 2022 -
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How smaller carriers are combating rising fuel costs
Fleets are looking for new ways to add efficiencies and get "the most miles from each gallon."
By Amanda Loudin • May 10, 2022 -
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States band together to push for nationwide fleet electrification
A coalition of nearly 20 states has drafted a plan to advance truck electrification efforts. Now, they seek public comments by May 9.
By Kate Magill • May 5, 2022 -
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Speed limiters are back: FMCSA requests comments in new notice
The notice lists a dozen questions, including ones about typical device use and skills required to operate them. Responses will now be accepted until July 18.
By Colin Campbell • Updated May 27, 2022 -
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Ruan adds Orange EV terminal truck to its electric fleet
A Ruan executive said a previous deployment of the electric yard truck surpassed "uptime expectations."
By Kate Magill • April 20, 2022 -
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OpinionHydrogen fuel cell technology essential to meeting trucking's decarbonization goals
The EPA's Clean Trucks Plan provides regulatory certainty, which is needed to scale up electric truck deployments.
By Bill Elrick • April 19, 2022
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