Knight-Swift launches program to operate its first Embark AV

Driver feedback is an integral part of the companies' Truck Transfer Program and will help define tools and procedures for using the technology.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 9, 2022

TuSimple, Union Pacific forgo safety driver in new partnership

The autonomous tech company aims to be a carrier for retailers looking for extra capacity. "It allows them to scale up or down," the CFO said.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 8, 2022

Electric truck deployments could jump tenfold as interest surges, study says

The adoption of zero-emissions trucks is not evenly represented nationwide, as 24 states don't yet have them.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 7, 2022

Power-only helps push Schneider's logistics arm to new heights

For the first time in company history, logistics finished the quarter as the segment with the highest revenue, officials said.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 3, 2022

Schneider’s 3 strategies for betting on demand in 2022

The transport firm already kicked off the year with a $263 million acquisition. 

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 26, 2022

Battery-electric vs. hydrogen trucks: The debate heads into 2022

As fleets eye a future with zero emissions, industry remains undecided whether BEVs or FCEVs will come out ahead.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 25, 2022

Why semi-autonomous trucks are a bridge to a driverless future

The shift to AV technology can help curb emissions and recruit a wider range of workers, as the industry faces those issues head on, writes a PwC director.

By Fred Duiven • Jan. 12, 2022

Editor's picks: Old Dominion, TFI and other 2021 stories worth revisiting

This collection of articles was curated for transport executives who want deep insights into some of last year's most interesting topics.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 2, 2022

The top trucking trends of 2021

For the transport industry, 2021 may be best described as the year of the shortage. But trucking firms are creative problem-solvers.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 29, 2021

Component shortages hit EVs as Class 8 orders plummet

While a traditional truck needs up to 500 semiconductors, an electric one could require up to 5,000.

By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 13, 2021

Pandemic spurs investments in wearables for truck drivers, warehouse workers

Wearable technology offers a treasure trove of data for supply chain managers. But the question remains how to translate the data into decisions.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 7, 2021

The US can be a leader in autonomous trucks — or get left behind

AVs are coming, and they'll be one arrow in the logistics industry's quiver to combat capacity crises like the one that has mounted over the past 18 months, the author writes.

By Christopher Thornycroft • Dec. 6, 2021

Driver referrals in the age of social media: A modern twist on recruitment

Peer engagement demystifies the industry and creates solidarity among truckers, which can make the job more attractive.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 19, 2021

Loadsmart acquires digital tools to reduce empty miles

The company has been on a mission to curb inefficiencies through transparency between shippers, carriers and 3PLs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 17, 2021

TuSimple readies autonomous runs to UPS hubs in Florida, North Carolina

The autonomous truck provider's CEO said "we have some ways to go" to maximize uptime.

By S.L. Fuller , Jim Stinson • Nov. 3, 2021

Cannibals, gaps, bubbles and math: 4 themes from ATA's MCE

With a national spotlight on supply chains, attendees had plenty to discuss, and we had plenty of takeaways.

By Transport Dive Staff • Nov. 2, 2021

To go greener, fleets of all sizes need access to federal funding

Smaller trucking firms especially will need financial assistance to adopt greener equipment. That's where the STEER Act can help, the author writes.

By Daniel Burrows • Oct. 25, 2021

Autonomous or electric? Knight-Swift, PGT Trucking choose both

Knight-Swift put in a reservation for Embark's AV technology around the same time it ordered a battery-electric T680E from Kenworth.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 18, 2021

ArcBest to become a top TL broker with MoLo deal

Bolstering the asset-light side of the business would also benefit the asset-based side, ArcBest's CEO said.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 1, 2021

FedEx, Aurora expand autonomous trucking pilot in Texas

The carrier and AV startup are adding a route between Fort Worth and El Paso.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated May 19, 2022

Transfix to go public via SPAC in bustling year for digital brokers

Valued at $1.1 billion, the company now aims to expand service and improve its TMS.

By Jane Thier • Sept. 22, 2021

Volvo, Amply Power partner on uptime and cost savings for electric trucks

Charging and management are among the challenges fleets face, when it comes to EVs.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 22, 2021

The old- and new-school ways fleets validate freight

Multiple KPIs hinge on the accuracy of the weight and size of shipments, including route efficiency and truck turnaround times for delivery and return.

By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 13, 2021

What 3G's sunset means for supply chain visibility tech

Trucking is overwhelmed with cargo, and swapping out devices means pulling trailers off the road.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 13, 2021

Long Beach port offers drivers traffic alerts via text to fight congestion

The free Truck Alert system aims to assuage some frustrations resulting from a deluge of imports.

By Shefali Kapadia , S.L. Fuller • Sept. 10, 2021