Most workforces unprepared for disruption pre-pandemic: study

The survey showed 64% of respondents believed disruption was coming from changes in technology, while 62% believed it would come from changes in competitive landscapes or marketplaces. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 5, 2020

Lion, ABB partner to streamline electric truck infrastructure

Deployment is among fleets' chief concerns with EVs, and OEMs are getting the message.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 5, 2020

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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Nikola manufacturing plans on track despite Milton departure

The OEM plans truck tests in 2021, but an analyst said "dark clouds" hover, particularly the delayed GM deal.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 2, 2020

Knight-Swift sets goal to cut emissions 50% — and do it profitably

The carrier will kick off the plan by deploying its first zero-emissions tractor, a Daimler Trucks battery-electric day cab. 

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 1, 2020

Calculating the total cost of ownership for electric trucks

The purchase price is an important part of justifying a buy, but some considerations aren’t so obvious.

By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 1, 2020

5 IT spend trends to watch

Emerging technology spend will give way to cloud and productivity software, according to a Spiceworks Ziff Davis report.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 30, 2020

FMCSA declines Pronto.ai's HOS waiver request, citing safety

Artificial intelligence and assisted driving are in trucking's future, but the agency received 294 comments against granting the exemption and six in favor.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 30, 2020

Pandemic pushes companies to dedicate resources to automation

Roadrunner, Schneider and other trucking firms have adopted automation to make operations more efficient.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 29, 2020

Are Uber Freight's visibility tools worth trading data?

Data sharing is an issue — commercially and in public policy — hot on tongues of lawmakers and Silicon Valley officials.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 25, 2020

Coca-Cola, Land O'Lakes say collaboration is key to reducing empty miles

Even with the right tools, matching head and backhauls among disparate shippers is easier said than done.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 25, 2020

Wilson buys 1K autonomous Locomation units for truck platooning

The move is the first purchase order for autonomous trucks, according to Locomation. The company said AVs can improve yield and asset utilization.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 24, 2020

TuSimple, Traton to test autonomous runs with Class 8 trucks in Sweden

This is the first European partnership between an OEM and a level 4 self-driving company, according to Traton.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 23, 2020

Milton leaves Nikola in attempt to shield the OEM from criticisms

Milton and Nikola attacked Hindenburg Research's critical report, which claimed the OEM did not have a working model and relied on outsourced technology.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 21, 2020

HOS changes are coming. How are fleets training drivers to comply?

Providing training without hampering customer service can be challenging. Technology bridges that gap.

By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 21, 2020

Omnitracs wades into video-based safety with SmartDrive acquisition

The tech companies' convergence means mutual clients will no longer have to deal with two sets of hardware, two data plans and limited ability to integrate information between the systems.

By S.L. Fuller • Sept. 10, 2020

Estes adds 50 RNG trucks to California fleet

Estes used a Clean Energy Fuels purchase program to buy the renewable-natural-gas trucks, which made the price roughly equal to that of a diesel truck.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Uber Freight gets into software, promises digital 'step-change' for carriers

The company will ask carriers to put transaction data into its hands — even though fleets may see Uber Freight as a competitor.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 10, 2020

Nikola, GM sign supply agreement for Class 8 fuel-cell systems, overriding previous partnership

The new memorandum of understanding does not include a GM equity stake in Nikola, nor the development of the Badger pickup truck.

By Jim Stinson • Updated Nov. 30, 2020

IIHS: Automatic braking and warning systems could cut 40% of front-end collisions

Many fleets remain reluctant to install AEB, due to concerns about unforeseen maintenance costs.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Navistar, In-Charge team up to help fleets deploy EVs

Electric trucks come with a learning curve. Fleets will have questions about maintaining the equipment and overcoming operational challenges.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 28, 2020

NACFE: 6 places with the most potential for regional-haul electric trucks

The regions met three key criteria: freight demand in an area where air quality is of concern; adequate support regarding infrastructure and incentives; and electricity pricing. 

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 26, 2020

Hyliion, Dana to kick off truck demo through Idealease

Hyliion claims its hybrid diesel powertrain can produce savings up to 10%.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 24, 2020

Sensors or a ruler? Why brake monitoring tech hasn't proven its ROI to fleet managers

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week serves as a reminder to focus on brake safety, but high-tech diagnostics have yet to receive widespread adoption.

By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 24, 2020

Roadrunner finishes divestments in return to LTL roots

Shedding business lines reduced the company's balance sheet liabilities by about $400 million, allowing the carrier to invest in technology, lane enhancement and driver experience. 

By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 18, 2020

COVID-19 is shattering cyberattack records

One cyber firm expects 2020 to end with more than 20,000 new vulnerabilities, which it says would be a new record.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 17, 2020