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

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The Transport Dive Outlook on 2022

How are the biggest U.S. fleets planning to handle the hot market? What's in store for M&A? What trends should executives be tracking this year? Experts weigh in on what 2022 holds for the trucking industry.

By Trucking Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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