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How XPO’s new CIO keeps tech on track in trucking
The logistics company is leveraging data and an engineering culture to optimize LTL.
By Matt Ashare • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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Electrifying trucking would require a major chunk of the US power grid: ATRI
Shifting all vehicles to battery electric vehicles would demand more than 40% of the country’s electricity production, the American Transportation Research Institute said in a report.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Navistar, TuSimple end autonomous tech partnership
The two companies broke off plans to develop fully autonomous trucks by 2024 but said future agreements remain possible.
By David Taube • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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The 7 top transport stories in 2022
Here’s a look at key issues facing the industry as it also shows signs of contraction.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Aurora, Uber Freight add autonomous route in Texas to help with peak season
The self-driving company seeks to scale before a commercial launch in 2024, aiming to reach 100 loads per week.
By David Taube • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Kodiak touts AV milestone: navigating a tire blowout
The company shared results of a series of self-driving tests in addition to a video showing how a truck can recover.
By David Taube • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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AV truck market gets more crowded with Waabi Driver debut
The tech startup says its technology stands out given its emphasis of simulations over on-road testing to improve abilities.
By David Taube • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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An inside and on-the-road look at Plus’ semi-autonomous truck
The vendor gave Transport Dive a ride on Interstate 5 in California to demonstrate its AV technology.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Ryder acquires e-commerce fulfillment firm as it looks to grow network
The deal includes Dotcom Distribution's 400,000-square-foot New Jersey facility and about 100 workers.
By David Taube • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // XPO spins off its brokerage armWhy XPO and its spinoffs expect growth even as Brad Jacobs steps back
The logistics juggernaut has broken up. But incoming executives plan to continue the founder's emphasis on tech integration and creating shareholder value.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022 -
XPO spins off its brokerage arm
XPO Logistics completes brokerage spinoff
RXO is now a standalone company based in North Carolina.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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‘Leaving talent on the table’: Buttigieg urges trucking to recruit more women drivers
The transportation secretary called the gender disparity “mathematical madness” amid a driver shortage.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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Ikea tests autonomous trucking deliveries with Kodiak Robotics
The two companies, which began discussing autonomous tech in 2019, are now testing it through daily longhauls in Texas.
By David Taube • Oct. 18, 2022 -
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Q&A // XPO spins off its brokerage armXPO’s next CEO on the carrier’s future as a pure-play LTL
After years of acquisitions, the carrier will now focus on organic growth. "M&A is not in the priority list," Mario Harik said in an interview.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 13, 2022 -
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Werner wants to ‘stay at the forefront’ of autonomous tech
In an interview with Transport Dive, executives shared why it’s pursuing multiple arrangements with AV startups.
By David Taube • Oct. 12, 2022 -
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Waymo makes autonomous beer deliveries in Constellation partnership
The pilot involved daily hauls of Modelo and Corona products on a 222-mile stretch of I-45 from Dallas to Houston.
By David Taube • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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Gatik launches fully driverless autonomous routes in Canada
The startup is working with grocery chain Loblaws to deliver online orders.
By David Taube • Oct. 7, 2022 -
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Buttigieg announces nearly $40 million in grants to expand truck parking
The money will pay for additional parking in Florida and Tennessee, plus tech to help drivers find open spaces.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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‘Inevitable reality’: Werner forges ahead with new AV partnership
The transportation provider completed a week-long pilot with Kodiak Robotics which made 100% of deliveries on time.
By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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Stoughton Trailers uses robotic welding to build chassis amid labor woes
Staffing challenges have changed the ROI on automation for the OEM, which projects strong demand to continue through 2023.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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Schneider to partner with Torc Robotics on autonomous truck pilot
The carrier will provide the tech company with freight loads for its pilot operations throughout next year.
By David Taube • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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FMCSA asks for responses to possible ELD rules changes
The agency is considering changes such as removing an exemption for pre-2000 engines.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Trucking executives share autonomous vehicle timeline projections
Multiple company leaders said they don’t expect the technology to be widespread during their careers.
By David Taube • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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CIO to CEO: Mario Harik gets technical about innovation — and disruption — in trucking
XPO Logistics’ incoming CEO used technology to build the company’s trucking arm. Now he’ll be overseeing the entire business.
By Matt Ashare • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Stevens Trucking to equip existing fleet with autonomous technology
The Oklahoma-based company plans to retrofit up to 500 trucks with Locomation’s technology, which uses a relay model pairing autonomous and driver-operated vehicles.
By David Taube • Sept. 14, 2022
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