Estes reports cyberattack caused ongoing tech outage

The Richmond-based LTL carrier said its drivers and dockworkers are continuing to move customers' freight.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 4, 2023

Schneider National tests hydrogen-powered truck

Sizeable incentives at a wide scale are still needed to make the technology a reality, said Jim Filter, Schneider's group president of transportation and logistics.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 28, 2023

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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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FMCSA will award $44M to improve CDL processes

The money is intended to expedite issuance and renewals as well as ensure states electronically share disqualification information.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 28, 2023

FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots

The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.

By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023

How JB Hunt’s purchase of BNSF’s brokerage assets helps both companies

The trucking company can now divert more business to itself, while the rail carrier can offload complex operations in a weak market.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 26, 2023

California governor vetoes bill proposing driverless truck restrictions

Legislators overwhelmingly supported the bill earlier this year. But overriding a governor’s veto is rare in California.

By David Taube • Sept. 25, 2023

Waabi, Uber Freight launch Dallas-to-Houston AV trucking pilot route

The two companies plan to deploy billions of autonomous miles in the next decade.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 25, 2023

FMC asks shippers, transportation providers to weigh in on data initiative

Questions for stakeholders focus on data-sharing and the costs of current constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

Congress holds AV truck hearing during Driver Appreciation Week

ATA CEO Chris Spear told lawmakers "displacement is a myth" and the technology will help address a driver shortage.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023

Gatik expands its AV lineup with Class 7 trucks in Tyson routes

The autonomous vehicle effort could eventually save the food company $900,000 per year, a spokesperson said.  

By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023

California’s Senate passes bill to restrict autonomous trucks

The measure could require a safety operator onboard heavy AVs for years.

By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023

Former Argo AI leaders launch new autonomous trucking company

Pittsburgh-based Stack AV has SoftBank Group backing it with capital, resources and AI expertise, according to a news release.

By David Taube • Sept. 11, 2023

Hyzon truck model uses liquid hydrogen to travel farther

The electric vehicle made deliveries to Performance Food Group customers in Texas for an inaugural commercial run.

By David Taube • Sept. 8, 2023

Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant

The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023

ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023

Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 1, 2023

Radiant Logistics scoops up Yellow brokerage talent

Former Yellow Logistics leaders Steve McCleary and Ryan Stroup opened a new Radiant location in Overland Park, Kansas.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 30, 2023

Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production

Customers include J.B. Hunt, Anheuser-Busch and AJR Trucking.

By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2023

3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive

The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2023

Pilot debuts autonomous truck terminal

The service, launched alongside self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics, has been almost a year in the making.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 25, 2023

Schneider National ramps up EV use to keep pace with California rules

CFO Steve Bruffett said the carrier is hesitant to invest more in the technology until the U.S. has charging infrastructure to match.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2023

CH Robinson’s focus on technology boosts productivity, cuts costs

The brokerage reported productivity gains amid downsizing, getting closer to achieving a long-term goal.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 23, 2023

LTL’s slow, fragmented approach to evolving with tech

A divided industry lost out on opportunities. But the days of slow machines are gone — and it's time for outdated thinking to go, too.

By Lanny Fleming • Aug. 17, 2023

Nikola recalls electric trucks due to battery pack fire risks

The manufacturer halted new sales of the Class 8 vehicles and advised customers and dealers to store the vehicles outside.

By David Taube • Aug. 14, 2023

XPO reduces damage claims, aims for further improvement

The LTL provider’s damage claims per shipment in June were the best figures in over seven years, CEO Mario Harik said on an earnings call.

By David Taube • Aug. 7, 2023

JB Hunt bolsters green fleet with 13 zero-emissions trucks from Nikola

The carrier says it will deploy its first wave of vehicles on routes in the Phoenix and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 2, 2023