Technology: Page 19
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Shell builds bridge to zero-emissions future with 10.8 MPG truck
ACT Expo attendees said the future of trucking will be a mix of electric, hydrogen, natural gas, propane and, yes, diesel.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of TuSimple
OEMs make the economic case for autonomous trucks
Driverless trucks bring safety and improved fuel efficiency to the industry, according to Waymo and TuSimple executives.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 3, 2021 -
Courtesy of Gatik
Gatik opens Texas hub for autonomous middle-mile deliveries
The AV company, known for delivering goods for Walmart, will deploy box trucks in response to heightened e-commerce demand.
By Max Garland • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Tesla made electric trucks 'cool.' Now fleets face financial hurdles.
Total cost of ownership for electric trucks is more attractive than diesel, a Navistar executive said at ACT Expo. But issues around charging are significant.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 31, 2021 -
Schneider
At 'The Grove,' Schneider aims to augment human tasks with tech
One thing machines do well is generate data. One thing people could do better is interpret that data.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Werner streamlines maintenance with in-house digital tool
Breakdown Management has dropped call time 67%, reduced driver dwell time 52% for each maintenance event, and might have saved the carrier 30% in warranty dollars in 2021.
By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of XPO.
Deep Dive // XPO Logistics splits in twoFrom sapling to pure-play LTL: The story of XPO Logistics under Jacobs
Bradley Jacobs is a relentless numbers man and a serial entrepreneur. And he's one thing neither XPO nor GXO can replace.
By Jim Stinson • July 30, 2021 -
Courtesy of Nikola
Nikola to pay $125M to settle fraud charges
The fraud charges, announced in July, dealt a blow to Nikola's reputation.
By Jim Stinson • Updated Dec. 21, 2021 -
Courtesy of TuSimple
With autonomous trucks on the horizon, insurance questions need answers
TuSimple is working with Liberty Mutual Insurance to create a coverage product for when driverless trucks are deployed at scale.
By Heather Larson • July 26, 2021 -
Fleets express 'strong demand' for human talent even as they digitize tasks
Transport firms said the perfect balance is 44% humans and 56% technology, according to a Coyote Logistics survey.
By S.L. Fuller • July 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Knight-Swift
M&A intensifies as carriers seek ‘holistic’ portfolio
Uber Freight, Knight-Swift and others are making moves toward bigger books of business.
By Jim Stinson • July 23, 2021 -
Courtesy of Uber Freight
Uber Freight leaps into LTL load-matching
The company envisions its digital brokerage platform being a one-stop shopping center for TL, LTL and logistics.
By Jim Stinson • July 15, 2021 -
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Freight brokerage gets boost from pandemic-induced digitization
The brokerage market is expected to more than double by 2024, as technology improves service levels, the annual State of Logistics report said.
By S.L. Fuller • July 9, 2021 -
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The sun is setting on fleets that rely on 3G for telematics
The transition away from 3G can be costly and complex, but trucking firms that don't move to 4G may put their businesses in jeopardy.
By Heather Larson • June 29, 2021 -
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Brokers, living in a carrier's market, turn attention to relationships
Rebounding volumes and rates benefit brokers and fleets. But capacity constraints give drivers the advantage.
By Jim Stinson • June 22, 2021 -
Why former UPS, FedEx execs say AI will be the standard for transport
Artificial intelligence on the driver side can intersect with tools on the fleet-management side.
By S.L. Fuller • June 21, 2021 -
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Freight boom propels brokerage at US Xpress, XPO and more
Transport firms have been pouring investment into their brokerage businesses — a segment many perhaps have long considered secondary.
By S.L. Fuller • June 18, 2021 -
What telematics delivers to trucking and how fleets use it
Transport companies are moving on from having an ELD only as they work to lower costs, decrease maintenance and increase safety.
By Heather Larson • June 16, 2021 -
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JB Hunt tests Waymo trucks as fleets bet big on autonomous hauls
The trucks are set to haul freight between Houston and Fort Worth along Interstate 45, as many driverless operations focus on middle mile routes.
By S.L. Fuller • June 11, 2021 -
What a truck-specific VMT tax would mean for the industry
Trucking associations blasted a tax proposal from Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and raised concerns about the effects on small fleets.
By Jim Stinson • June 1, 2021 -
Photo illustration by Adeline Kon/Trucking Dive; photograph by Lance King via Getty Images
Data vs. instinct: How autonomous trucks operate in stormy conditions
Radar, lidar and cameras substitute for — and even exceed — a human driver's senses.
By Heather Larson • June 1, 2021 -
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Fleets weigh convenience against customer service in online parts procurement
The pandemic served as a catalyst for e-commerce, but not all sellers want to move away from traditional channels.
By Amanda Loudin • May 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hyliion
Hyliion takes in fleet feedback as it readies hybrid improvements
The OEM, dealing with production delays, plans to continue introducing "future rolling improvements" to the equipment.
By S.L. Fuller • May 17, 2021 -
Courtesy of TuSimple
How Penske, Schneider and US Xpress made it to the front of TuSimple's order line
Navistar and TuSimple aim to roll out autonomous trucks in 2024. But it could be over a decade before smaller fleets can access the equipment.
By S.L. Fuller • May 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of Convoy
TMS integrations with digital freight brokers gain momentum
Within five years, the logistics industry will go 100% digital, one expert predicted.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 10, 2021
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