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Courtesy of Daimler Truck North America
Daimler recalls 3K trucks over steering failure concerns
The OEM reported third-party heat treatment issues and potentially faulty tie rods in Freightliners and other 2025 models.
By David Taube • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Provided by J.B. Hunt Transport Services
JB Hunt, Kodiak partnership expands weekly deliveries
An autonomous route from South Carolina to Texas, which transports Bridgestone tires, now moves drop freight from Atlanta, Georgia, to Dallas to reduce empty miles.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Provided by FST Logistics
FST Logistics acquires Dancer Logistics
The purchase expands the Ohio-based 3PL services provider’s Midwest presence.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Retrieved from TA.
TA breaks ground on first public truck charging station
The California project is expected to go live by early 2025 with four 400 kilowatt chargers followed by a 1 megawatt charger in 2026.
By Brett Dworski • July 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kodiak Robotics
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 -
Courtesy of Samsara
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 -
Courtesy of Volvo Group
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 -
Courtesy of Daimler Truck
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 -
Provided by Nikola Canada.
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 -
Courtesy of Nikola
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 -
Courtesy of Veneer Chip Transport
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 -
Courtesy of Torc Robotics
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 -
Permission granted by Kodiak Robotics
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 -
Permission granted by Hyzon Motors
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 -
Courtesy of Peterbilt
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 -
Courtesy of Hyundai
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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