NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Futurist Nikolas Badminton explored June 2 how the trucking industry could change in the years ahead and what that means when it comes to driver recruitment.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Ford Delivers First Electric F-150
Nicholas Schmidt of Standish, Mich., became owner No. 1 of Ford Motor Co.’s first electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning.
May 27, 2022Aurora, FedEx Expand Texas Autonomous Routes
Aurora Innovation Inc. and FedEx have expanded their autonomous trucking partnership to include freight hauling between terminals in Fort Worth and El Paso, Texas.
May 18, 2022Embark Losses Widen From Research, Development Spending
Embark Technology Inc. saw its losses widen in the first quarter as the autonomous trucking technology company spent more of its capital on research and development.
May 11, 2022Amazon to Invest $1 Billion in Logistics, Robotics Companies
Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to invest $1 billion in companies developing technologies in logistics, supply chain management and safety, as the retailer seeks to keep an eye on new ideas that might aid its core business.
April 21, 2022NHTSA Opens Two Defect Investigations Into Tesla Autopilot
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has the authority to force recalls, has opened two formal defect investigations that could ultimately lead Tesla Inc. to have to retrofit cars and restrict use of Autopilot in situations it still can’t safely handle.
April 18, 2022Musk Says Tesla Will Build Vehicle Designed to Be a Robotaxi
AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party celebrating the opening of a Texas factory.
April 8, 2022FedEx Partners With Elroy Air to Test Pilotless Package Drone
FedEx Corp. is partnering with Elroy Air, a startup that makes a large cargo drone, to test moving packages by air with no pilot on board.
March 30, 2022Sen. Thune Again Highlights AV Bill’s Safety Benefits
The nationwide adoption of autonomous vehicle technology would potentially improve safety and connectivity for the commuter and commercial transportation sectors, a key proponent of the technology in the U.S. Senate said at a hearing on March 23.
March 23, 2022TMC to Tackle Electrification in First Annual Meeting Since 2020
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council plans to focus its annual meeting on electrifying performance in maintenance management.
February 24, 2022