Uber is working on a fleet of self-driving semi-trucks, but it won鈥檛 completely replace traditional drivers, the company said.
November 14, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
Uber Plans Self-Driving, Longhaul Trucks on the Road 鈥業n the Near Future鈥
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Safety Belt Use Increased Since 2007 Among Truck Drivers, New Survey Says
The number of truck drivers wearing safety belts increased by more than 20% since 2007, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
November 14, 2017Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Miles Traveled Don't Give Complete Picture of Highway Fatalities, Deborah Hersman Says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. 鈥擜n improving economy and higher number of vehicle miles traveled 鈥渄on鈥檛 tell the whole story鈥 for continuing increases in the number of fatalities on U.S. highways, National Safety Council CEO Deborah Hersman told executives attending a safety meeting here.
November 14, 2017Business, Equipment
October Medium-Duty Sales Rise as All Segments Post Gains
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in October remained strong amid broad-based demand, pushing past 18,000 units, according to WardsAuto.com.
November 14, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Tesla鈥檚 New Semi Already Has Some Rivals
Tesla Inc. will unveil its electric Tesla semi-truck on Nov. 16 in southern California. It鈥檚 all part of CEO Elon Musk鈥檚 鈥淢aster Plan Part Deux鈥 in which he vowed to expand the company鈥檚 lineup to 鈥渃over the major forms of terrestrial transport.鈥
November 14, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics
China鈥檚 Biggest Uber-for-Trucks Apps in Talks to Merge
Wang Gang, a backer of Yunmanman and an angel investor in ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing, is the top candidate to become CEO if the companies merge, officials said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.
November 13, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 13
Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
November 13, 2017Business, Equipment, Logistics
Three East Coast Ports Handle Record Cargo Volumes in October
Three major East Coast ports shattered records for container volume in October, another sign that 2017 has been a strong year in the ocean freight industry.
November 13, 2017Business, Equipment
Commercial Vehicle Group Reports Strong Third Quarter
Component supplier Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. reported stronger revenue and net income for the third quarter as its two key segments improved.
November 13, 2017Business, Equipment, Logistics
Old Dominion Freight Line Opens 20th Texas Location
Old Dominion Freight Line cut the ribbon on a service center in Garland, Texas, the 228th location in North America and 20th in the Lone Star State.
November 13, 2017