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Business, Logistics

Watch: Toll Rates to Rise in Several States in 2025

Starting in January, toll rates on roads in Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are set to rise.   

December 20, 2024
Government, Business

Watch: Appeals Court Approves Controversial Truck Tolling Plan in Rhode Island

A federal appeals court has ruled that Rhode Island may reinstate its controversial truck-only tolling program, but deemed unconstitutional a set of caps that set limits on collection amounts.   

December 16, 2024
Business, Logistics

Trucking: Demand and Capacity Edge Closer to Equilibrium

The trucking sector is nearing balance as freight demand rises and capacity tightens, according to ACT Research Co.'s latest indices. Story by Connor D. Wolf.   

December 11, 2024
Logistics

Holidays: From Alaska To Washington, Capitol Christmas Tree Shines Bright

A massive spruce tree that came to life in an Alaskan forest during former President Ronald Reagan’s White House days has arrived on a new flatbed trailer after a 4,293-mile journey to Washington, accompanied by two veteran truck drivers from Lynden Transport.   

December 4, 2024
Business, Equipment

Weather: Winter Season Brings Additional Compliance Challenges

Fleets seeking snow removal technology must consider factors such as multi-height equipment and yard space constraints, said Debora Babin Katz, vice president of TrucBrush, a company that manufactures a large, mobile brush to remove snow from trailers.   

November 26, 2024
Business, Equipment

Equipment: Mack to Launch New Flagship Semi in 2025

President Stephen Roy announced Mack Trucks' upcoming semi, designed to compete in 70% of the market and triple the company's longhaul market share.   

November 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Autonomous: Plus Ramps Up Autonomous Truck Testing in U.S. and Europe

Automated driving technology company Plus has been ramping up on-road testing of autonomous heavy-duty trucks in the United States and Europe in cooperation with Traton Group’s commercial truck brands.   

November 13, 2024
Business, Technology

60 Seconds: C.H. Robinson Automates Email Transactions With AI

Logistics giant C.H. Robinson's proprietary technology can now execute all tasks involving email during the freight shipment life cycle that a human would normally perform. Story by Connor D. Wolf.   

November 12, 2024
Business, Technology

60 Seconds: Torc's Fully Driverless Truck Zooms at 65 mph

Self-driving truck developer °®¶¹´«Ã½Â announced that it has begun validating its autonomous driving technology at speeds up to 65 mph with no one on board the vehicle in a closed-course environment.   

November 5, 2024
Business, Technology

60 Seconds: Volvo & Daimler Team Up For New Truck OS Platform

The software platform will enable Daimler Truck, Volvo Group and potential customers of the joint venture to offer independent and digital vehicle functions for their products, the companies said. Customers will be able to add and update digital applications remotely, potentially reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance.   

October 31, 2024