Component shortages hit EVs as Class 8 orders plummet

While a traditional truck needs up to 500 semiconductors, an electric one could require up to 5,000.

By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 13, 2021

Pandemic spurs investments in wearables for truck drivers, warehouse workers

Wearable technology offers a treasure trove of data for supply chain managers. But the question remains how to translate the data into decisions.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 7, 2021

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The US can be a leader in autonomous trucks — or get left behind

AVs are coming, and they'll be one arrow in the logistics industry's quiver to combat capacity crises like the one that has mounted over the past 18 months, the author writes.

By Christopher Thornycroft • Dec. 6, 2021

Driver referrals in the age of social media: A modern twist on recruitment

Peer engagement demystifies the industry and creates solidarity among truckers, which can make the job more attractive.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 19, 2021

Loadsmart acquires digital tools to reduce empty miles

The company has been on a mission to curb inefficiencies through transparency between shippers, carriers and 3PLs.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 17, 2021

TuSimple readies autonomous runs to UPS hubs in Florida, North Carolina

The autonomous truck provider's CEO said "we have some ways to go" to maximize uptime.

By S.L. Fuller , Jim Stinson • Nov. 3, 2021

Cannibals, gaps, bubbles and math: 4 themes from ATA's MCE

With a national spotlight on supply chains, attendees had plenty to discuss, and we had plenty of takeaways.

By Transport Dive Staff • Nov. 2, 2021

To go greener, fleets of all sizes need access to federal funding

Smaller trucking firms especially will need financial assistance to adopt greener equipment. That's where the STEER Act can help, the author writes.

By Daniel Burrows • Oct. 25, 2021

Autonomous or electric? Knight-Swift, PGT Trucking choose both

Knight-Swift put in a reservation for Embark's AV technology around the same time it ordered a battery-electric T680E from Kenworth.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 18, 2021

ArcBest to become a top TL broker with MoLo deal

Bolstering the asset-light side of the business would also benefit the asset-based side, ArcBest's CEO said.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 1, 2021

FedEx, Aurora expand autonomous trucking pilot in Texas

The carrier and AV startup are adding a route between Fort Worth and El Paso.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated May 19, 2022

Transfix to go public via SPAC in bustling year for digital brokers

Valued at $1.1 billion, the company now aims to expand service and improve its TMS.

By Jane Thier • Sept. 22, 2021

Volvo, Amply Power partner on uptime and cost savings for electric trucks

Charging and management are among the challenges fleets face, when it comes to EVs.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 22, 2021

The old- and new-school ways fleets validate freight

Multiple KPIs hinge on the accuracy of the weight and size of shipments, including route efficiency and truck turnaround times for delivery and return.

By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 13, 2021

What 3G's sunset means for supply chain visibility tech

Trucking is overwhelmed with cargo, and swapping out devices means pulling trailers off the road.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 13, 2021

Long Beach port offers drivers traffic alerts via text to fight congestion

The free Truck Alert system aims to assuage some frustrations resulting from a deluge of imports.

By Shefali Kapadia , S.L. Fuller • Sept. 10, 2021

Shell builds bridge to zero-emissions future with 10.8 MPG truck

ACT Expo attendees said the future of trucking will be a mix of electric, hydrogen, natural gas, propane and, yes, diesel.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 7, 2021

OEMs make the economic case for autonomous trucks

Driverless trucks bring safety and improved fuel efficiency to the industry, according to Waymo and TuSimple executives.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 3, 2021

Gatik opens Texas hub for autonomous middle-mile deliveries

The AV company, known for delivering goods for Walmart, will deploy box trucks in response to heightened e-commerce demand.

By Max Garland • Aug. 31, 2021

Tesla made electric trucks 'cool.' Now fleets face financial hurdles.

Total cost of ownership for electric trucks is more attractive than diesel, a Navistar executive said at ACT Expo. But issues around charging are significant.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 31, 2021

At 'The Grove,' Schneider aims to augment human tasks with tech

One thing machines do well is generate data. One thing people could do better is interpret that data.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 11, 2021

Werner streamlines maintenance with in-house digital tool

Breakdown Management has dropped call time 67%, reduced driver dwell time 52% for each maintenance event, and might have saved the carrier 30% in warranty dollars in 2021.

By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 9, 2021

From sapling to pure-play LTL: The story of XPO Logistics under Jacobs

Bradley Jacobs is a relentless numbers man and a serial entrepreneur. And he's one thing neither XPO nor GXO can replace.

By Jim Stinson • July 30, 2021

Nikola to pay $125M to settle fraud charges

The fraud charges, announced in July, dealt a blow to Nikola's reputation. 

By Jim Stinson • Updated Dec. 21, 2021

With autonomous trucks on the horizon, insurance questions need answers

TuSimple is working with Liberty Mutual Insurance to create a coverage product for when driverless trucks are deployed at scale.

By Heather Larson • July 26, 2021