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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
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomousTCA

States Prepare Rules for Autonomous Vehicles

While no fully autonomous cars are in regular use in the country yet, some states have allowed limited testing and pilot programs on public roads.

November 5, 2024
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US Taps California for CHIPS for America R&D Facility

Sunnyvale, Calif., will host both a research and development semiconductor facility and serve as joint headquarters for Natcast and the National Semiconductor Technology Center.

November 4, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Uber Proposes 6% Pay Cut for NYC Drivers

The company wants the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission, which sets minimum driver pay, to reduce the per-mile rate in its driver pay formula by 6.1% to $1.277 from the current $1.360.

November 4, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Nikola Q3 Losses Halve as Hunt for More Funding Ramps Up

Losses at truck maker Nikola more than halved year on year in the third quarter as a result of record sales, cost cutting and the absence of expenses incurred in the year-ago period.

November 4, 2024
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Allison Q3 Profit Surges 26.6% on Vocational Truck Demand

Allison Transmission’s profit in the third quarter jumped 26.6% on the back of demand for Class 8 vocational trucks in North America, with executives saying it shows no sign of slowing down.

November 4, 2024
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New Jersey Gets $2M FMCSA Grant to Start Mobile CDL Testing

FMCSA gave New Jersey a $2 million federal roadway safety grant to pay for new state motor vehicle mobile units to bring commercial driver license tests to rural areas.

November 4, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

C.H. Robinson Automates Freight Email Transactions With AI

C.H. Robinson Worldwide has developed artificial intelligence that automates every step along a freight shipment life cycle that uses email, the company announced Oct. 31.

November 1, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Master LTL Freight with 4 Pillars of Profitability

Looking to boost efficiency and profits in LTL freight? This eBook shows you how to automate workflows, cut costly errors, and increase your margins. Imagine booking more loads with 20% extra time! Start mastering the four pillars of profitability today..  

November 1, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Save with AI-powered, data-driven predictive maintenance.

Right now, you probably pay more per mile to operate than ever. Maintain healthier trucks, save thousands in critical repairs, and run a more efficient shop—all through predictive maintenance.  

November 1, 2024