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BusinessTechnology

TMS: The Unsung Hero of Connected Trucking

Mark Hill, CEO of PCS Software, writes about how the TMS is evolving into an ever more sophisticated platform.

September 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Intel Is Exploring Sale of Part of Stake in Mobileye

Intel is considering options for its stake in its struggling automated driving systems provider Mobileye as part of a major strategy overhaul, people with knowledge of the matter said. 

September 6, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

How Self-Driving Trucks Could Create New Jobs

As autonomous truck developers move ­closer to deploying fully driverless on-highway tractors, they are also pioneering a set of new, specialized job functions.

September 6, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

California Passes Similar AV Legislation Vetoed Last Year

For the second straight year, California lawmakers forwarded legislation to the governor that would require drivers to be in the cab during the testing of autonomous heavy trucks in the state.

September 5, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyTradeshows

TMC Heads Back to Raleigh With Revamped Competitions

The event, scheduled for Sept. 15-19, will take place in Raleigh, N.C., a city that’s hosted a number of TMC gatherings in the past — most recently in 2019.

September 5, 2024
BusinessTechnology

Why Public EV Chargers Almost Never Work as Fast as Promised

At U.S. public stations promising EV charging speeds of 100 kilowatts or higher, the average delivered charge was only 52 kW in 2022.

September 5, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

BMW to Sell Hydrogen Cars in Partnership With Toyota

BMW AG plans to start selling hydrogen-powered vehicles in four years in a bid to establish the technology as an alternative to battery-electric cars.

September 5, 2024
BusinessTechnologyFuel

ChargePoint Restructures Workforce Amid Revenue Challenges

ChargePoint Holdings, operator of the largest electric vehicle charging network in the US, plans to cut 15% of its workforce after missing revenue forecasts.

September 4, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Ollie’s Invests $75M in Illinois Hub to Cut Trucking Miles

A new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings distribution center in Illinois will save the company 1.2 million trucking miles annually and serve up to 150 stores.

September 4, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Volvo to Launch Battery-Electric Truck With Longer Range

Volvo Trucks plans to boost the range for one of its global battery-electric trucks to about 372 miles on a single charge, the Swedish original equipment manufacturer said Sept. 3.

September 4, 2024