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Waymo to test autonomous Class 8 trucks in Arizona, Texas
The Alphabet subsidiary expects its autonomous feature will be available to U.S. fleet customers in coming years.
By David Taube • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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Flashback: Fleets, OEMs invest in telematics
Tech upgrades can bring improved real-time data on tractors, an increased ability to respond to issues and greater savings potential.
By David Taube • Aug. 29, 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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Aurora delays autonomous truck launch following supplier constraints
The startup has struggled to find component suppliers and is pushing the rollout of its AVs to 2024.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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Beyond Meat adds Einride trucks with plans to scale EV fleet
The first phase of the partnership will include five e-trucks and charging infrastructure to support them.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 18, 2022 -
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Pennsylvania readies for electronic preclearance system
A new policy will allow third parties to operate electronic weigh station inspections.
By David Taube • Aug. 18, 2022 -
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Schneider expands digital marketplace to serve bulk shippers
Digitizing and automating businesses is a significant focus for the freight and logistics giant.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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OpinionReducing deadhead miles is the best way trucking can cut emissions now
Deadheading negatively impacts drivers, trucks and roads, writes Nina Jovanovic of FleetOps.
By Nina Jovanovic • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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Aurora to run weekly hauls for Schneider in fourth commercial partnership
The autonomous trucking startup now completes 14 loads a week for partners including FedEx, Werner and Uber Freight.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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Transport Corp Canada focuses on cash flow, technology amid supply chain woes
A technology fix helped the company raise cash on hand, part of a plan to pay drivers weekly and boost retention.
By Ramona Dzinkowski • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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Federal incentives needed for ‘wholesale shift’ to medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks: report
The trucking industry is wary that electric vehicles are “not cheap enough,” a think tank said.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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Nearly 20 states push ahead with truck electrification plan
Participating jurisdictions will strive to make 30% of truck sales electric by 2030 under the plan.
By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022 -
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Kodiak, 10 Roads Express partner on coast-to-coast pilot route
It's the third public trucking partnership for Kodiak, which this time focused on time-sensitive freight.
By Kate Magill • July 26, 2022 -
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Volvo plans electric truck charging corridor in California
The corridor stretches more than 400 miles and will help companies power their electric fleets mid-route.
By Kate Magill • July 25, 2022 -
US Foods to expand EV fleet as part of sustainability push
The food service distributor also plans to reduce its miles driven and invest in alternative fuels to cut its carbon footprint.
By Kate Magill • July 18, 2022 -
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Why autonomous trucking companies have flocked to Texas
A prime location, strong talent pools and business-friendly regulations have made the lone-star state an AV hub.
By Amanda Loudin • July 18, 2022 -
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Wayfair joins JB Hunt's AV truck pilot in Texas
The furniture retailer's participation underscores J.B. Hunt and Waymo's ambitions to handle unwieldy and bulky freight.
By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2022 -
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As brands eye autonomous trucks, more states allow the tech
A recent Kansas law highlights the increased push for laws that allow autonomous vehicles to fill gaps in the supply chain.
By Amanda Loudin • July 6, 2022 -
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Laws governing autonomous trucks complicate widespread adoption
Companies and regulators are navigating a patchwork of state and federal laws as fleets push for road-ready technology.
By Kate Magill • June 27, 2022 -
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New York regulators urged to create policies around electric trucks
Customer and conservation groups say more incentives are needed to encourage the transition to clean energy in transportation.
By Robert Walton • June 22, 2022 -
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Gatik will run autonomous hauls for Georgia-Pacific to Sam's Club locations
The operation will double the number of weekly fulfillment runs to stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
By Max Garland • June 16, 2022 -
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Google's jump into fleet management tech buoyed by Maps data
More effective route planning and execution has become critical in response to the rising number of home deliveries.
By Max Garland • June 14, 2022 -
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Waymo partners with Uber Freight to deploy autonomous trucks at scale
Carriers that buy and operate trucks equipped with Waymo Driver technology will be able to deploy them on Uber Freight.
By Max Garland • June 7, 2022 -
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CR England data breach compromised Social Security numbers
Personal information was accessed, but the trucking company does not believe it was shared. Still, the incident could prove costly.
By Edwin Lopez • June 6, 2022 -
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Autonomous trucking companies seek to show automation is road-ready
AV companies are conducting trials to show their technology is safe. Will they be enough to convince the public?
By Kate Magill • June 1, 2022 -
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XPO's new pricing platform helped raise contract rates
Technology helped the carrier reduce manual tasks for its pricing experts by 80%, and it paid off with an 11% rate increase on contract renewals.
By Edwin Lopez • May 24, 2022
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