Tesla Semi delivers Teslas as Musk wades into auto-hauling business

The auto-hauling sector has no capacity issues, but Tesla's chief is keeping a promise he made in 2018: Build a fleet to move Model 3 cars.

By Jim Stinson • June 30, 2020

Businesses to spend more on security as the number, size of cyberattacks grow

Security strategies change as COVID-19's disruption leads to an increase in challenges when identifying the location of malicious activity.

By Samantha Schwartz • June 25, 2020

Remote employee productivity hampered by password lockouts, app access

Vulnerable to cyberattacks before the pandemic, trucking has digitized multiple processes to adapt to social-distancing protocols. 

By Roberto Torres • June 25, 2020

Hyliion CEO: Merger will pave way for high-volume hybrid tech production

In a move similar to Nikola's, the electrified powertrain firm backs into the Tortoise shell company to go public.

By Jim Stinson • June 24, 2020

State of logistics: Expect carrier cutbacks, bankruptcies

Fleets must adapt to a volatile market by increasing asset utilization and diversifying revenue mix, according to CSCMP's annual report.

By S.L. Fuller • June 23, 2020

$9M grant readies I-70 for autonomous trucks, platooning

The grant indicates federal and state governments are looking at testing the technology out on crucial routes. But, in some limited cases, driverless technology is ready to deploy now. 

By Jim Stinson • June 23, 2020

Utilities propose West Coast charging stations for electric trucks

Fleet managers are watching what utilities and agencies do and indicated in a survey they will deploy EVs as part of their freight-hauling fleet when they see the infrastructure assemble.

By Jim Stinson • June 22, 2020

How XPO, Estes kept workers safe and planned around coronavirus

Communication and technology have become big parts of the new normal for trucking, executives said.

By Jim Stinson • June 17, 2020

Waymo, Nuro join NHTSA open-data platform for AV testing

Nine companies and eight states have committed to participate in the AV TEST Initiative, yet some safety advocates warn the voluntary nature of the program is a "recipe for disaster."

By Kristin Musulin • June 16, 2020

Samsara: Commercial truck traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

Research indicates trucking is in a better position to recover from the shutdowns than other industries. 

By Jim Stinson • June 16, 2020

Pandemic accelerates fleets toward electronic BOLs, PODs

Carriers and shippers have adopted new ways of signing paperwork at the loading dock to maintain social distance.

By Heather Larson • June 15, 2020

Tech-focused large carriers in position to capture market share

Fleets can use automation to optimize network density during times of overcapacity, and can use tech to improve service levels with shippers no matter the state of the market. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 12, 2020

California rule would require fleets to report vehicle inventory data in 2021

The proposed rule, expected to be voted on this month, would require manufacturers produce 9% of Class 8 straight trucks to be zero-emission and 5% of Class 8 tractors to be zero-emission in 2024.

By Jim Stinson • June 11, 2020

Daimler, Volvo establish subsidiary for fuel-cell trucks

The German OEM has a two-pronged strategy on electric trucks, with differing approaches in Europe and the U.S.

By Jim Stinson • June 9, 2020

EVs show savings compared to diesel trucks, but not in every US city

As fleets ponder switching to Class 8 electric trucks, they have to consider the unintended consequences and hidden costs of the new technology. 

By Jim Stinson • May 27, 2020

UnitedHealth, Microsoft launch COVID-19 screening app for employers

Trucking, declared an essential business, can expose drivers to more people along their routes. That makes detection, treatment and contact tracing vital.

By Rebecca Pifer • May 21, 2020

Electric trucks are the 'inevitable future,' fleets say

Despite the pandemic environment, states and fleets push forward on electric tractors.

By Jim Stinson • May 19, 2020

FedEx, Microsoft partner on 'near-real-time' parcel tracking

The first product from the partnership, FedEx Surround, traces parcels at the ZIP code level. 

By S.L. Fuller • May 19, 2020

Uber Freight teams up with Oracle as enterprise partnerships for digital brokers grow

Uber Freight's growing list of TMS integrations shows some recognition that brokerage is not a function where shippers have traditionally demonstrated much loyalty.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 18, 2020

Dynamic route planning becomes the new norm

Fleets are leaning on software and route optimization strategies to manage volatile volumes during the pandemic.

By Amanda Loudin • May 14, 2020

Amazon Freight expands to 48 states, furthering control of its logistics network

The majority of carriers and brokers viewed Amazon's entry to freight hauling negatively, fearing it would push down dry van spot rates. 

By Jim Stinson • May 7, 2020

California approves Nuro's driverless vehicles to begin testing

A successful run for Nuro could have big implications for final mile delivery.

By Chris Teale • April 9, 2020

Fleets breeze along highways but get hit with longer dwell times

During the coronavirus crisis, shippers' best efforts at planning are falling short, with unachievable appointment times up 18% in March compared to February, according to a FourKites' CTO. 

By Jim Stinson • April 6, 2020

TuSimple, ZF plan for the next step in truck autonomy

The companies will begin a partnership in April, bringing trucks to market and furthering TuSimple's goal of removing the driver from the equation.

By Jim Stinson • March 30, 2020

Toyota makes new bet on hydrogen fuel cells for heavy duty

The OEM will partner with Hino Motors, advancing Toyota's plan to reduce its emissions 90% by 2050.

By Jim Stinson • March 27, 2020