UPS takes driver safety to the next level with virtual reality

Virtual and augmented reality can give drivers tools needed to make better decisions — and validate the choices.

By Heather Larson • March 19, 2021

Help wanted: Transport startups hire for the 'sweet spot' between tech and policy

TuSimple, Locomation and Waymo are preparing for driverless operations to hit the road. And they're recruiting Washington insiders to make it happen.

By S.L. Fuller • March 18, 2021

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3 ways to fight one of trucking's biggest banes: congestion

The pandemic-driven lockdowns reduced bottlenecks. But that did not last.

By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2021

Lion Electric: EVs save transport firms 80% on energy, 60% on repair costs compared to diesel

The OEM is building a battery manufacturing plant to bring down costs and electrify 14,000 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles per year.

By S.L. Fuller • March 16, 2021

Location, location, location: Smart trailers put transport firms in the know

Transport leaders are either on a march toward technology adoption and integration, or they're on a march to being out of business, one executive said.

By Heather Larson • March 4, 2021

Why transport buyers tell Hyzon hydrogen is a 'no-brainer'

The OEM is adding a fuel-cell plant as the competition heats up between electric and fuel-cell trucks.

By Jim Stinson • March 3, 2021

LTL carriers upgrade service centers for the future

XPO Logistics shipped roughly five times more units using robotic technology in 2020 than it did in 2019.

By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2021

Tyson to improve time management for truckers through dwell data

Data is helping Tyson identify its highest dwell times by facility — its own and those belonging to customers — as well as informing what mitigation actions to take.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 22, 2021

JB Hunt partners with Google, as real-time visibility becomes trucking commodity

Tight capacity has sent shippers scrambling to find trucks. And they're turning to digital brokers that provide as much visibility and real-time data as possible.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 19, 2021

Gatik's autonomous, middle-mile box trucks go electric

The truck fully charges in under 1.5 hours, the firm said, and it's working with customers to set up charging stations at distribution hubs and vehicle depots.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 17, 2021

So, you bought new driver-pay software. Who should help you get it up and running?

The quick answer: It depends. Software vendors and system integrators have wildly different responsibilities. 

By Brad Forester • Feb. 10, 2021

Fleets forge ahead on tech, but some bide time on electric refuse trucks

Companies are weighing imminent investments in customizable technologies, aiming to make operations safer and more efficient while lowering environmental impact.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 4, 2021

2021: When electric trucks trickle in

Political winds and consumer tastes favor a change in how trucks are fueled. The question is whether OEMs, fleets and infrastructure are ready for the change.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 3, 2021

Tesla: Batteries better for long-haul EVs, hydrogen is 'just crazy'

CEO Elon Musk said the OEM does not have enough battery cells to put the Semi truck into full production.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 29, 2021

Final-mile EVs easier on drivers' knees, exec says

Regenerative braking can mitigate the need for work-related knee surgeries, translating to better comfort for drivers and healthcare cost savings for the fleet.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 27, 2021

Managing cyberthreats in the remote work landscape

Organizing office returns will be a massive undertaking, because the rapid changeover from corporate offices to remote operations left many with no time for planning. 

By David Jones • Jan. 26, 2021

Fleet electrification a catalyst for wider EV adoption: study

Fleet electrification will require a fundamental business restructuring for many organizations and, if executed poorly, "can be a series of very costly errors," according to a new report.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2021

CH Robinson, SAS bet real-time demand data can shorten freight bid windows

Demand doesn't change at the pace of an annual contract. The two companies will use their existing tools to drive more agile freight procurement.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 13, 2021

Staying ahead of the curve on truck autonomy

Fleets can take action now to prepare for the disruption, as OEMs begin integrating the technology into their equipment.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 12, 2021

How cameras change the narrative on truck driver safety

Fleets using in-cab cameras said they pay for themselves within months, as video exonerates drivers in crashes and drops insurance premiums.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 11, 2021

XPO Logistics pilots virtual reality for LTL cross-dock training

Using Oculus for Business, the firm saw higher productivity, better safety outcomes and reduced waste.

By Aman Kidwai , S.L. Fuller • Jan. 11, 2021

Lion Electric's journey to the NYSE, explained

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are trendy, and they have been helping green truck companies go public.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 5, 2021

8 transport-focused startups to watch in 2021

Startups are entering the market and raising millions to solve common pain points in trucking, from load matching to parking availability.

By Heather Larson • Jan. 3, 2021

Getting out of the 'meh' zone and avoiding failed tech adoption

Rushing the vendor-selection process, and choosing the wrong solution for a fleet's current and future needs, is sort of like marrying the first person you date. 

By Brad Forester • Jan. 3, 2021

Trucking accelerates toward 'inevitable future' of EVs

​In 2020, several states set the stage to mandate zero-emissions trucks, but OEMs must bring economically viable options to the market.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated April 21, 2021