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Kodiak, Atlas Energy Solutions ramp up self-driving trucks in Texas
The technology is expected to reach 24/7 service for frac sand sites by the end of the year.
By David Taube • July 24, 2024 -
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AI offers safety, productivity returns on investment, executives say
Nearly all leaders of physical operations believe they need to invest in AI to stay competitive, according to a Samsara report.
By Colin Campbell • July 24, 2024 -
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Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.
By David Taube • July 18, 2024 -
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Advisory committee split on underride guard guidance
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association criticized the divided viewpoints and called for more research.
By David Taube • July 17, 2024 -
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Daimler Truck North America sales dip in Q2
The truck segment decreased 5% year over year but improved from Q1.
By David Taube • July 15, 2024 -
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Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck
The Nikola tractor contributes to the retailer’s goal of a 100% alternatively powered fleet by 2028.
By Larry Avila • July 15, 2024 -
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Emergency waivers extended for Baltimore truckers
The FMCSA will continue to relax ELD and hours of service rules until July 15.
By Colin Campbell • July 10, 2024 -
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Parts, labor costs slide again in Q1
The 1.7% quarter-over-quarter decrease followed a 1.4% drop in Q4, according to ATA and Decisiv.
By Colin Campbell • July 10, 2024 -
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Speed limiter rulemaking postponed to 2025
The latest delay will push any potential rule until after the presidential election this fall.
By David Taube • July 9, 2024 -
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Nikola progresses toward ambitious 2024 sales goal
The company wholesaled 72 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in the quarter, besting its projected output.
By David Taube • July 8, 2024 -
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Veneer Chip Transport acquires bulk, livestock hauler
The acquisition of Signature Transport's assets and property in Kelso, Washington, is expected to boost Veneer's service.
By Colin Campbell • July 2, 2024 -
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Torc Robotics expects to remove truck drivers on public roads by 2027
The company plans to initially launch its autonomous technology on an I-35 lane in Texas, its VP of commercialization told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • July 2, 2024 -
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Wellington Group acquires Contract Express
The deal expands the Canada-based logistics company’s brokerage, truckload and LTL services.
By Larry Avila • June 28, 2024 -
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Artur Express reserves 100 autonomous Kodiak trucks
The carrier anticipates safer roads and improved driver schedules with the AVs.
By David Taube • June 28, 2024 -
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Hydrogen truck developer Hyzon narrows its target market focus
The company will also explore a potential sale of its business.
By David Taube • June 25, 2024 -
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Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule
Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.
By Nathan Owens • June 25, 2024 -
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Paccar recalls thousands of trucks due to potential loss of steering
A ball stud could break, and owners should not drive the vehicles until they’re fixed, safety officials said.
By David Taube • June 24, 2024 -
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Deep Dive‘A totally different world’: Autonomous trucks prepare to go driverless in Texas
Trucking Dive rode in a heavy-duty AV and toured Aurora and Kodiak sites to experience the developing technology firsthand.
By David Taube • June 11, 2024 -
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FMCSA announces $479M in safety grants
The funding to state agencies pays for law enforcement to conduct commercial vehicle inspections, investigations and audits.
By Colin Campbell • June 6, 2024 -
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Hyundai, Plus test electric AV
The software firm’s partnership with the automaker adds to the mix of its autonomous testing.
By David Taube • June 6, 2024 -
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Employers should include workers in AI plans, DOL says
The agency outlined a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers,” following up on a 2023 directive from the White House.
By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2024 -
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Las Vegas investment firm acquiring gaming industry freight provider
The acquisition aims to bolster Golden Triangle Ventures’ trucking and logistics business.
By Larry Avila • June 5, 2024 -
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Execs from Cummins and J&M Tank Lines join ATRI board
Cummins’ Brett Merritt and J&M Tank Lines’ Harold Sumerford Jr. were appointed by Board Chairman Derek Leathers, Werner’s CEO.
By Colin Campbell • June 4, 2024 -
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Werner introduces hydrogen fuel cell truck to fleet
The 2021 International RH Series vehicle joined the carrier’s fleet after testing in Southern California.
By David Taube • June 4, 2024 -
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Maverik brings on another fuel and fleet card partnership
TransConnect Services, which also works with 7-Eleven, Casey’s General Stores, Kwik Trip and other major retailers, wants to expand its reach in the western half of the U.S.
By Brett Dworski • June 3, 2024
