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Volvo, Mack recall some electric trucks due to combustion risk
Two recalls affect 180 EVs in which a cabin heater relay may fail, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
By David Taube • Feb. 7, 2023 -
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OOIDA brings 2023 priorities to Washington lawmakers
More truck parking, better restroom access for drivers and upcoming speed limiter regulations are among the association’s chief concerns this year.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023 -
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Off-hours EV truck charging deserves discounts, utility group says
Thoughtfully designing charging rates may increase EV adoption, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners said.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2023 -
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CH Robinson confirms more layoffs likely
The logistics company said headcount reductions and technology investments are expected to generate more than $150 million in savings.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 2, 2023 -
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FMCSA seeks input on AV safety documentation
The agency is weighing whether further federal rules are warranted as the Department of Transportation pushes to reduce vehicle-related fatalities.
By David Taube • Feb. 1, 2023 -
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California trucking groups ask ports for single appointments system
A unified platform would lower costs and boost efficiency for drayage providers and container terminals, trucking associations in the state said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2023 -
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Tesla plans its first high-volume semi-truck factory
The news comes after the EV maker delivered an order of semis to Pepsi in December.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 25, 2023 -
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TrackerTrucking conferences to watch in 2023
Trucking professionals have a host of conference options to choose from this year.
By A.B. Brown • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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Q&AWhy Trimble spent $2B on a European logistics firm
Improved technology and a larger customer base are among the benefits of the deal, experts said.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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Former USA Truck CEO James Reed joins autonomous trucking firm Kodiak
The seasoned executive will serve as COO for the technology company as it seeks to develop its self-driving capabilities.
By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks
Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2023 -
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PGT Trucking buys Nikola battery-electric truck, plans to lease 100 more
The flatbed carrier’s foray into BEV trucks is an effort to align with customers’ green energy commitments, President Gregg Troian said.
By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2023 -
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Aurora’s AV tech reaches new milestone in pursuit of commercial launch
The updated version of its integrated hardware and autonomy system includes the capability to respond to emergency vehicles.
By David Taube • Jan. 4, 2023 -
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Q&AATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities
President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2023 -
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High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023
Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023 -
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The top trucking trends of 2022
Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year
By Larry Avila • Dec. 29, 2022 -
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Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022
The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 27, 2022 -
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TuSimple will cut 25% of workforce, scale back freight lanes
The layoffs, part of a restructuring plan, cap a year of turmoil for the autonomous trucking startup.
By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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Meijer deploys all-electric trucks with eye on cold weather performance
The retailer says the trucks will operate within a 200-mile radius of its home charging site in Michigan.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2022 -
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Trucking tech hit major milestones in 2022
Companies achieved new feats in hydrogen fueling and autonomous trucks, part of a slew of innovation transforming the industry.
By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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Volvo tech startup to pilot autonomous loads on Uber Freight platform
The pair seek to transform empty miles and address other challenges for trucking in a new initiative.
By David Taube • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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EV waste trucks face a ‘cutthroat business’
The CEO of Battle Motors talked risks and what’s next for rapidly evolving fleet technologies at a recent industry conference.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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How XPO’s new CIO keeps tech on track in trucking
The logistics company is leveraging data and an engineering culture to optimize LTL.
By Matt Ashare • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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Electrifying trucking would require a major chunk of the US power grid: ATRI
Shifting all vehicles to battery electric vehicles would demand more than 40% of the country’s electricity production, the American Transportation Research Institute said in a report.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Navistar, TuSimple end autonomous tech partnership
The two companies broke off plans to develop fully autonomous trucks by 2024 but said future agreements remain possible.
By David Taube • Dec. 6, 2022
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