Technology
-
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 -
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 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
Permission granted by Craig Witzke, Candle Light Funeral HomeTrendlineTop 5 stories on the trucking industry
These five stories were the most viewed by Transport Dive readers so far in 2023.
By Trucking Dive staff -
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 Salgado • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Retrieved from T&I Committee on YouTube.
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 -
Retrieved from Hyzon on September 07, 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 -
Retrieved from Pilot.
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 -
Column
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 -
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