Technology: Page 12

  • Trucks on a snowy road in New York state at night.
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    DAT launches efforts to address double brokering, fraud

    The firm joined others in warning about upticks in illegal activity and unveiled new tools for companies to mitigate risk.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • The Nikola Tre fuel cell electric truck.
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    Courtesy of Nikola Corp
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    Nikola to be pilot customer of Bosch’s hydrogen fuel cell batteries

    The electric truck maker will be the first to use the batteries as Bosch ramps up production in Germany.

    By • July 18, 2023
  • Legislators with the California Senate Transportation Committee meet to discuss AB 316 regarding a safety operator requirement for autonomous heavy trucks.
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    Retrieved from California State Senate.
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    California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks

    Assembly Bill 316 would limit when trucking operations without a driver could begin, though some legislators said a ban would not be forever.

    By • July 13, 2023
  • A Gatik truck drives along an overpass as other trucks operate nearby.
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    Q&A

    How partnerships tie into Gatik’s view on middle-mile autonomy

    The AV company’s Class 6 driverless box trucks are replacing Class 8 trucks in short-haul logistics, a spokesperson said.

    By • July 11, 2023
  • A TuSimple truck on a highway
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    Courtesy of TuSimple
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    TuSimple explores selling its US operations

    The autonomous trucking company could shift its focus to the Asia-Pacific market if it shutters domestic operations. 

    By • June 29, 2023
  • American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear speaks at the 2022 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition on Monday.
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    Colin Campbell/Trucking Dive
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    Why the ATA changed its stance on speed limiters

    The turnaround indicates the technology’s growing use in members’ fleets and the association's recognition of a pending FMCSA rule as inevitable.

    By • June 23, 2023
  • Loadsmith trailers in a lot.
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    Kodiak to equip logistics startup trucks with autonomous tech

    The tech company will equip 800 of Denver-based logistics provider Loadsmith's trucks with self-driving technology.

    By • June 22, 2023
  • Relay Payments has partnered with Pilot to bring its secure digital payments to more than 800 Pilot-owned locations.
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    Pilot brings digital diesel payments to over 800 locations

    Relay Payments’ app-based system uses secure codes to make transactions, allowing drivers to avoid worries about fraud, said Spencer Barkoff, the company’s co-founder and president.

    By Jessica Loder • June 20, 2023
  • A Cummins logo outside a facility in Richmond, Virginia.
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    David Taube/Trucking Dive
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    New Cummins tech analyzing fuel efficiency aims to launch this year

    The engine manufacturer is rolling out new features following the launch of its predictive maintenance capabilities earlier this year.

    By • June 20, 2023
  • CH Robinson alternate corporate HQ
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    Provided by C.H. Robinson 

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    Q&A

    Managing expenses, growing revenues will be top challenges for CH Robinson CEO

    Dave Bozeman’s new role will require him to use lessons learned in his prior roles at Ford and Amazon, supply chain academics told Transport Dive.

    By • June 16, 2023
  • A Schneider National driver plugs an electric Freightliner eCascadia into a charger.
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    Courtesy of Schneider National
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    Schneider debuts EV truck charging hub in Southern California

    The site will power the carrier’s Freightliner eCascadia fleet, which is expected to grow to nearly 100 vehicles by the end of the year.

    By • June 13, 2023
  • A Prime trailer is hauled southbound on I-95 in March 2023.
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    David Taube/Trucking Dive
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    Carriers leverage online communications channels to recruit, assist drivers

    Prime said it plans to launch a health-related podcast to help workers with their physical and mental health.

    By • June 13, 2023
  • An outside photo of the California State Capitol.
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    The image by Jim Bowen is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    California’s AV bill advances as industry, legislators clash on safety issues

    If the proposed law passes, a human operator could need to be onboard heavy-duty trucks in the Golden State until at least Jan. 1, 2029.

    By • June 5, 2023
  • A Freightliner Cascadia truck driving on the road.
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    Courtesy of Daimler Truck
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    Freightliner Cascadia drivers report truck randomly slamming on brakes

    The allegedly faulty system involves 2017–2022 trucks, potentially affecting 250,000 vehicles.

    By • Updated June 6, 2023
  • Two Locomation trucks travel across a bridge in Pittsburgh.
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    The risks and rewards of AV investment by trucking firms

    Success could radically transform an industry, but multiple self-driving tech companies have had to sell assets and drastically cut staff.

    By • June 5, 2023
  • A Werner tractor-trailer on I-95 in Virginia in May 2023.
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    David Taube/Trucking Dive
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    Werner turns to auxiliary power units to help fuel efficiency

    The carrier installed APUs on 50% of its new trucks placed in service in Q1, part of a cost-savings push.

    By • June 1, 2023
  • Tractor-trailers on a highway.
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    Bendix patents tractor-trailer cybersecurity tech

    Tankers and road trains can be especially vulnerable, NMFTA Senior Cybersecurity Research Engineer Ben Gardiner said.

    By • May 26, 2023
  • A North Dakota Department of Transportation autonomous follower truck test on a closed road.
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    Retrieved from North Dakota Department of Transportation.
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    Kratos to deploy more autonomous platooning trucks in Midwest

    Platooning technology is allowing lower-cost entry to the autonomous space, rather than focusing solely on “customers who can afford to buy new trucks,” the defense and tech company says.

    By • May 26, 2023
  • The view from the driver's seat of an A. Duie Pyle truck. The carrier uses speed limiters in its trucks to cap speeds at 65 mph on the pedal and 68 mph on cruise control.
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    Colin Campbell/Trucking Dive
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    Speed limiter debate rages on as FMCSA weighs mandate

    A Congressional hearing and a bill to stop the agency from requiring the technology magnified a divide between big trucking and its smaller competitors.

    By • May 19, 2023
  • XPO LTL truck
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    Provided by XPO

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    Opinion

    Here’s what you need to know to get started on AI

    For trucking companies, the technology can help find efficiencies and take over mundane tasks.

    By Tanmay Mathur • May 19, 2023
  • A TuSimple autonomous truck driving on a highway
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    Permission granted by TuSimple
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    TuSimple to cut approximately 30% of workforce

    The move follows a restructuring and layoff announcement from five months ago.

    By • May 18, 2023
  • A Lion Electric reefer truck.
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    Courtesy of Lion Electric
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    California truck emissions rules appear poised to spread across North America

    EV truck makers Hyliion and Lion Electric believe many states will adopt similar regulations to those drawing industry concerns.

    By • May 17, 2023
  • A Volvo Trucks hydrogen-powered truck.
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    Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
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    Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered trucks on public roads in Sweden

    The OEM tested the vehicle in the Arctic Circle to see how its fuel cell system performed in icy and cold conditions.

    By • May 16, 2023
  • A Torc Robotics truck and C.R. England trailer.
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    Courtesy of Torc Robotics
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    Torc Robotics, CR England tout AV reefer pilot

    The Daimler Truck subsidiary and carrier are planning to develop a partnership in the Southwest later this year.

    By • May 12, 2023
  • A Heliox electric charging port connects to a Mack Electric heavy-duty vehicle
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    Jacob Wallace/Trucking Dive
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    Deep Dive

    Waste industry braces for ‘bumps and bruises’ in EV rollout as California sets the pace

    Haulers and vehicle manufacturers at WasteExpo said they expect a potential collision between regulation-fueled demand and limited supply of battery-electric trucks. Charging infrastructure is also a growing concern.

    By Jacob Wallace • May 12, 2023