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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 -
Courtesy of Gatik
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production
Customers include J.B. Hunt, Anheuser-Busch and AJR Trucking.
By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2023 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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ColumnLTL’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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Kodiak Robotics’ self-driving trucks test pre-clearances for roadside inspections
The company has been conducting a pilot and relaying information to law enforcement in Texas.
By David Taube • July 28, 2023 -
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Waymo redirects focus to self-driving cars at the expense of trucking
The tech company, under Google parent firm Alphabet, is pushing back its timeline and operations for commercializing autonomous tractor-trailers.
By David Taube • July 27, 2023 -
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DAT launches efforts to address double brokering, fraud
The firm joined others in warning about upticks in illegal activity and unveiled new tools for companies to mitigate risk.
By David Taube • July 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of Nikola Corp
Nikola to be pilot customer of Bosch’s hydrogen fuel cell batteries
The electric truck maker will be the first to use the batteries as Bosch ramps up production in Germany.
By Eric Walz • July 18, 2023 -
Retrieved from California State Senate.
California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks
Assembly Bill 316 would limit when trucking operations without a driver could begin, though some legislators said a ban would not be forever.
By David Taube • July 13, 2023 -
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Q&AHow partnerships tie into Gatik’s view on middle-mile autonomy
The AV company’s Class 6 driverless box trucks are replacing Class 8 trucks in short-haul logistics, a spokesperson said.
By David Taube • July 11, 2023 -
Courtesy of TuSimple
TuSimple explores selling its US operations
The autonomous trucking company could shift its focus to the Asia-Pacific market if it shutters domestic operations.
By David Taube • June 29, 2023 -
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Why the ATA changed its stance on speed limiters
The turnaround indicates the technology’s growing use in members’ fleets and the association's recognition of a pending FMCSA rule as inevitable.
By Colin Campbell • June 23, 2023
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