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BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Bot Auto Plans Driver-Out Autonomous Trucking Pilot in 2025

Autonomous trucking startup Bot Auto announced that it intends to begin its first driver-out commercial freight operations this year with a pilot program in Texas.

March 5, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Volkswagen Introduces ID. EVERY1, Its Most Affordable EV

The model will offer more than 155 miles of range and is the 鈥渓ast piece of the puzzle鈥 for VW鈥檚 next-generation lineup, said Thomas Schaefer, CEO of the brand.

March 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for US Automakers

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers.

March 5, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Cummins Launches X10 Engine Platform

Cummins continued to overhaul its engine options for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, unveiling the X10 engine platform and a B-Series engine update in recent days.

March 5, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Uber Teams With Waymo on Robotaxi Rides in Austin, Texas

Uber will shift into a new gear in Austin, Texas, on March 4 when its ride-hailing service will begin dispatching self-driving cars to pick up passengers.

March 4, 2025
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Idaho Launches I-90 Roadside Patrol to Assist Motorists

A new Idaho Transportation Department roadside patrol has been launched along the Interstate 90 freight corridor to more quickly aid motorists in need of assistance.

March 4, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Canada Responds, Puts Tariffs on $107 Billion of US Products

Canada announced a package of counter-tariffs against U.S. products after President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration will go ahead with levies against Canada and Mexico.

March 4, 2025
BusinessTechnology

GPS-only vs. TCU telematics: The difference runs fleet deep

The more fleetwide control you want, the more fleetwide visibility you need. And that starts with understanding what type of tracking technology you choose: tethered or untethered.

March 3, 2025
BusinessTechnology

How Can AI Solve Dispatch Inefficiencies

The trucking industry's lifeblood 鈥 efficient dispatch operations 鈥搃s often hindered by outdated communication systems that rely heavily on manual phone calls and tedious data entry. These traditional methods create a cascade of inefficiencies that impact driver satisfaction, customer experience, and ultimately, the bottom line.聽 But鈥here is a solution, and it鈥檚 called Ai. Read our white paper on the advances in solving dispatch inefficiencies.聽 Go to Cloneops.ai 聽

March 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Chipmaker TSMC Increases US Investment, Trump Says

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest $100 billion in the United States, President Donald Trump said, on top of $65 billion in investments the company has already promised.

March 3, 2025