Technology: Page 15
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Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022
The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 27, 2022 -
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TuSimple will cut 25% of workforce, scale back freight lanes
The layoffs, part of a restructuring plan, cap a year of turmoil for the autonomous trucking startup.
By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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Meijer deploys all-electric trucks with eye on cold weather performance
The retailer says the trucks will operate within a 200-mile radius of its home charging site in Michigan.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2022 -
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Trucking tech hit major milestones in 2022
Companies achieved new feats in hydrogen fueling and autonomous trucks, part of a slew of innovation transforming the industry.
By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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Volvo tech startup to pilot autonomous loads on Uber Freight platform
The pair seek to transform empty miles and address other challenges for trucking in a new initiative.
By David Taube • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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EV waste trucks face a ‘cutthroat business’
The CEO of Battle Motors talked risks and what’s next for rapidly evolving fleet technologies at a recent industry conference.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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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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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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