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‘Learned what worked’: Kenworth’s SuperTruck 2 improves freight efficiency by 136%
The demonstrator vehicle features regenerative braking, reduced weight and aerodynamic enhancements.
By David Taube • May 28, 2024 -
Hyzon to ramp up customer trials of new hydrogen-powered truck
An upgraded system seeks to provide the same power that trucking fleets expect from diesel engines, the company says.
By David Taube • May 24, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Carrier, OEM investors reject ESG proposals
Votes at Paccar, Old Dominion Freight Line and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings shot down changes to company policies and reporting.
By David Taube • May 22, 2024 -
TravelCenters of America brings on AtoB’s fleet fuel cards
Drivers who have the card can receive a fuel discount of 42 cents per gallon every time they fill up.
By Brett Dworski • May 21, 2024 -
Werner plans to double AV truck pilot partners
The carrier is analyzing how the tech could complement its operations, SVP Chad Dittberner told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • May 17, 2024 -
Profile
How an Old Dominion alum helped XPO accelerate over the past year
COO David Bates has introduced premium services and provided workers with more tools to lower the carrier’s damage claims ratio.
By Colin Campbell • May 16, 2024 -
Uber Freight introduces exchange for spot rates
The new feature expands the contract platform marketplace, providing access to hundreds of shippers.
By David Taube • May 16, 2024 -
How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse
C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024 -
Gatik, Isuzu aim to mass produce AVs in 2027
Furthering an existing partnership, the global manufacturer is investing $30 million in the autonomous tech company.
By David Taube • May 15, 2024 -
Trucking companies think outside the box to build brand recognition
From sponsorships to TV ads and TikTok, fleets are using marketing to differentiate their businesses.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2024 -
Old Dominion argues emissions proposal is ‘one-size-fits-all’
The LTL carrier urged shareholders to vote against a measure to require greenhouse gas reduction goals.
By Colin Campbell • May 14, 2024 -
Aurora aims to double loads per week this year
The self-driving tech firm will be adding trucks to its fleet, company President Ossa Fisher told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • May 14, 2024 -
Waabi signs autonomous truck terminal lease near Dallas
The facility is located on more than eight acres and features a fueling station, maintenance shop and scales.
By David Taube • May 13, 2024 -
Knight-Swift knocks EV cost problems, ‘disappointing mileage’
Directors listed the tech issues in response to a shareholder urging the company to further its environmental reporting.
By David Taube • May 13, 2024 -
How CH Robinson is using AI to automate logistics tasks
The brokerage has automated mundane tasks once handled by people to free their time to focus on more profitable business activities.
By Larry Avila , Edwin Lopez • May 8, 2024 -
Companies have an unbalanced ‘buy vs. build’ approach to AI, report says
Instead, leaders will need to train current workers to avoid skills gaps and maximize the potential of AI, according to The Adecco Group.
By Carolyn Crist • May 7, 2024 -
DOT asks for feedback on AI risks, opportunities
The government said the deployment of AI tools and applications will impact virtually all aspects of transportation.
By David Taube • May 6, 2024 -
Pilot names new president of energy arm
Gary Hoogeveen previously spent a decade with another Berkshire Hathaway brand, Rocky Mountain Power.
By Brett Dworski • May 1, 2024 -
Sponsored by Motive
Embedded fleet spend management - a new era of profitability
Siloed management systems foster inefficiency and profit loss. Embedded finance offers an integrated solution, paving the way for enhanced profitability.
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Penske debuts AI platform to improve fleets’ key metrics
Fleets can use Catalyst AI to improve MPG and utilization by comparing data with similar fleets, according to the carrier.
By David Taube • April 26, 2024 -
Sheetz adds AI-powered fuel supply and dispatch
CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.
By Jessica Loder • April 25, 2024 -
Aurora trucks without drivers reach highway speeds on test track
Testing reached 75 mph at a facility in Ohio, the company told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • April 24, 2024 -
Lion Electric lays off 120 workers
The electric truck and bus maker blamed delays from a government fund for the job cuts.
By David Taube • April 23, 2024 -
Paccar opposes renewed push for environmental reporting
An investment firm has resubmitted a proposal that narrowly failed last year to require additional reporting by the OEM on its lobbying efforts.
By David Taube • April 19, 2024 -
Employers worry training won’t keep pace with tech advancement
Business leaders responding to a survey said it’s never been so hard to plan for future talent requirements.
By Carolyn Crist • April 19, 2024