Technology: Page 5
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XPO launches Mexico+ cross-border shipping service
The carrier's Yellow Corp. terminal acquisitions have allowed it to expand to seven border crossing points for faster delivery times.
By Colin Campbell • July 22, 2024 -
Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.
By David Taube • July 18, 2024 -
Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck
The Nikola tractor contributes to the retailer’s goal of a 100% alternatively powered fleet by 2028.
By Larry Avila • July 15, 2024 -
Supply chain data-sharing leader promoted in federal multimodal office
Andrew Petrisin, creator of the DOT's Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, has been named deputy assistant secretary.
By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2024 -
Nikola progresses toward ambitious 2024 sales goal
The company wholesaled 72 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in the quarter, besting its projected output.
By David Taube • July 8, 2024 -
Trucking firms add automated scheduling software
R.E. Garrison is among the firms using Qued's technology to reduce the amount of tedious manual tasks.
By David Taube • July 3, 2024 -
Torc Robotics expects to remove truck drivers on public roads by 2027
The company plans to initially launch its autonomous technology on an I-35 lane in Texas, its VP of commercialization told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • July 2, 2024 -
Artur Express reserves 100 autonomous Kodiak trucks
The carrier anticipates safer roads and improved driver schedules with the AVs.
By David Taube • June 28, 2024 -
Ryder executives to assess AI opportunities
Company leaders will gather to discuss how the business approaches the technology.
By David Taube • June 27, 2024 -
Hydrogen truck developer Hyzon narrows its target market focus
The company will also explore a potential sale of its business.
By David Taube • June 25, 2024 -
Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule
Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.
By Nathan Owens • June 25, 2024 -
RXO to acquire UPS’ Coyote Logistics
The parcel giant expects to complete the $1.025 billion deal by the end of 2024.
By David Taube • June 24, 2024 -
CH Robinson promotes COO to chief strategy, innovation officer
Arun Rajan, who also previously served as chief technology officer, took on the newly created role last week.
By David Taube • June 24, 2024 -
7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations
2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.
By Kate Tornone • June 24, 2024 -
Waabi plans to launch driverless trucks in 2025
The company emphasized the technology’s use of generative artificial intelligence in moving forward.
By David Taube • June 18, 2024 -
Intel chip equipment ‘super load’ makes its way across Ohio
The delivery is one of 24 massive loads bringing air processing machinery to the upcoming $28 billion manufacturing campus.
By Kate Magill • June 18, 2024 -
Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says
Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.
By Carolyn Crist • June 18, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘A totally different world’: Autonomous trucks prepare to go driverless in Texas
Trucking Dive rode in a heavy-duty AV and toured Aurora and Kodiak sites to experience the developing technology firsthand.
By David Taube • June 11, 2024 -
How climate change is hitting highways
Resilience is a key consideration for road builders amid a slew of new environmental conditions, said a Federal Highway Administration official at the recent 2024 NIBS conference in Washington, D.C.
By Julie Strupp • June 10, 2024 -
CH Robinson hires GE Aerospace executive as CFO
The brokerage recruited Damon Lee, lauding his background in leading transformations and continuous improvement.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
Hyundai, Plus test electric AV
The software firm’s partnership with the automaker adds to the mix of its autonomous testing.
By David Taube • June 6, 2024 -
Transfix sells brokerage to NFI, pivots its business
The digital firm will focus on selling software as a service.
By David Taube • June 6, 2024 -
Employers should include workers in AI plans, DOL says
The agency outlined a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers,” following up on a 2023 directive from the White House.
By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2024 -
Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers
The logistics tech firm says its AI-driven digital platform will lower procurement and load management costs as much as 90%.
By Larry Avila • June 5, 2024 -
Execs from Cummins and J&M Tank Lines join ATRI board
Cummins’ Brett Merritt and J&M Tank Lines’ Harold Sumerford Jr. were appointed by Board Chairman Derek Leathers, Werner’s CEO.
By Colin Campbell • June 4, 2024