Technology: Page 2


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    DOT calls for wireless vehicle tech on national highways, most intersections by 2037

    The Transportation Department seeks connected communications between vehicles, cyclists, other pedestrians and infrastructure.

    By Aug. 28, 2024
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    Hyzon plans more pilots, reports progress on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

    A strong Q1 translated to $10.3 million in revenue through the first half of the year.

    By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
  • Averitt Express pilots Terminal Investment Corporation's Pro-Spotter electric yard switcher at the carrier's Nashville service center
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    Averitt Express pilots EV yard switcher in Nashville

    The TICO Pro-Spotter Electric vehicle represents "a significant step toward more sustainable logistics practices," the carrier said.

    By Aug. 21, 2024
  • Two people laugh behind a replica cake of an A. Duie Pyle truck, the trucks trailer reads, “100 service since 1924”.
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    Deep Dive

    ‘Absolutely committed’: A. Duie Pyle celebrates 100th anniversary as a family-owned company

    The Pennsylvania-based carrier survived a strike, deregulation and other challenges to grow into a premier Northeast regional LTL provider national competitors want to acquire.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    Top trucking software in 2024: an in-depth review

    As a carrier in today’s market, freight rate pressure and competition make the choice of the right trucking software that much more impactful for your business.

    Aug. 19, 2024
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    Top TMS software for carriers in 2024: An in-depth review

    To survive and thrive in this cutthroat environment, carriers must find ways to stand out from the pack, streamline their operations and gain better visibility into their fleet's performance.

    Aug. 19, 2024
  • A Waymo self-driving taxi waits in traffic on a Los Angeles street with heavy traffic.
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    Truckers, AV advocates present conflicting views on self-driving safety

    Commentators noted vastly different takes on the risks of artificial intelligence in feedback to a Transportation Department agency.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    Sponsored by TransPlus

    Analysis: Major challenges facing the trucking industry

    Trucking faces fuel volatility, driver shortages and tech pressures. Read our analysis of the key challenges ahead.

    Aug. 12, 2024
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    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 Aug. 8, 2024
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    Love’s adds to finance arm

    The travel stop company’s acquisition of REV Capital’s U.S. transportation factoring portfolio is part of its plan to enhance its financial services business.

    By Jessica Loder • Aug. 6, 2024
  • Kodiak Robotics truck with a trailer designed to transport frac sand.
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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 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 July 24, 2024
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    Coffee and EV charging: Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks

    The collaboration will add DC fast chargers at 100 retail locations along the 1,400-mile Interstate 5 corridor.

    By July 23, 2024
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    XPO launches Mexico+ cross-border shipping service

    The carrier's Yellow Corp. terminal acquisitions have allowed it to expand to seven border crossing points for faster delivery times.

    By July 22, 2024
  • A Volvo VNL on an overpass with city buildings in the background.
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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 July 18, 2024
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    Provided by Nikola Canada. 

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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 July 15, 2024
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    Supply chain data-sharing leader promoted in federal multimodal office

    Andrew Petrisin, creator of the DOT's Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, has been named deputy assistant secretary.

    By July 11, 2024
  • A Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle on a highway.
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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 July 8, 2024
  • An R.E. Garrison worker interacts with a trailer's settings.
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    Trucking firms add automated scheduling software

    R.E. Garrison is among the firms using Qued's technology to reduce the amount of tedious manual tasks.

    By July 3, 2024
  • A Torc Robotics self-driving tractor-trailer being tested on a road under overpasses in New Mexico.
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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 July 2, 2024
  • A Kodiak self-driving truck and Artur Express trailer outside a building in a parking area.
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    Artur Express reserves 100 autonomous Kodiak trucks

    The carrier anticipates safer roads and improved driver schedules with the AVs.

    By June 28, 2024
  • Ryder techs work alongside a Gatik autonomous truck in a maintenance shop.
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    Ryder executives to assess AI opportunities

    Company leaders will gather to discuss how the business approaches the technology.

    By June 27, 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 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
  • RXO staff work at computers in a modern office with a TV screen showing the company's logo and green lights illuminating desk dividers.
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    RXO to acquire UPS’ Coyote Logistics

    The parcel giant expects to complete the $1.025 billion deal by the end of 2024.

    By June 24, 2024