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DTNA to Unveil SuperTruck II Concept This Year

Daimler Trucks North America offered an early peek into the engineering and design work behind its SuperTruck II concept vehicle, which the manufacturer plans to unveil later this year.

January 11, 2022
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Eaton Acquires Royal Power Solutions for $600 Million

Power management company Eaton has acquired a U.S.-based firm that produces components for the electric vehicle sector.

January 10, 2022
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Technology Adds Visibility, Efficiency to Yard Operations

As the logistics industry moves into the new year, supply chain challenges still remain. Although yard operations serve a critical link, the yard can become a black hole if not managed properly.

January 10, 2022
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Paccar, Aurora Showcase Autonomous Truck at CES 2022

LAS VEGAS — Paccar Inc. and self-driving technology company Aurora showcased one of their autonomous trucks during CES 2022 on Jan. 6.

January 7, 2022
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Deere Expects ‘Slow’ Rollout of Autonomous Tractors

Deere & Co. is being cautious in its rollout of self-driving tractors, a technology which the agriculture industry thinks could revolutionize farming.

January 7, 2022
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Class 8 Orders in December Weak at 22,800

Class 8 orders in December were the second-weakest of the year at 22,800.

January 6, 2022
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Eaton, Shell Step Up EV Charging Infrastructure Efforts

Eaton Corp. and Shell Electric Mobility separately announced charging initiatives intended to accelerate the market for zero-emission electric trucks.

January 6, 2022
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CES Panel Discusses Supply Chain Problems

LAS VEGAS — Data and technology are playing a crucial role in addressing the supply chain crunch in the transportation space, experts said during a CES 2022 panel discussion.

January 6, 2022
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Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles Expected to Take Hold in 2024

LAS VEGAS — Autonomous vehicles on the higher end of the technological scale may only be a couple of years away from greater adoption, panelists said at a CES 2022 session Jan. 5.

January 6, 2022
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Walmart to Hire 3,000 Drivers to Expand In-°®¶¹´«Ã½ Delivery

Walmart Inc. is betting big on its service to deliver groceries directly into customers’ refrigerators with an expansion of its In°®¶¹´«Ã½ delivery option, and will hire 3,000 drivers to support it.

January 5, 2022