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Lucid Partners With Nvidia on Self-Driving Cars

Eventually the goal is to use Nvidia’s more advanced DRIVE AV platform, which includes a sensor suite of cameras, radar and lidar, to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicle capabilities.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Uber to Deploy 100,000 Nvidia-Powered Robotaxis

As part of the collaboration, Stellantis will be among the first automakers to deliver at least 5,000 Nvidia-powered robotaxis for Uber’s operations in the U.S. and internationally.

October 28, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Americans Grow More Uneasy About Job Market, Economy

The Conference Board’s gauge decreased 1 point to 94.6, the lowest since April, data out Oct. 28 showed. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a reading of 93.4.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Ruan to Be First to Roll Out Clarios IdleLess Battery System

Des Moines, Iowa-based Ruan is deploying the technology system — which aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions — after running a 50-truck pilot program over the summer.

October 28, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafety

VTNA Extends Sponsorship of America’s Road Team Through 2026

Members of America's Road Team — known as captains — are selected for their exemplary safety records and commitment to trucking. VTNA has sponsored the program since 2002.

October 28, 2025
BusinessLogisticsPrivateTop 100

Delhaize USA to Open $860M East Coast Distribution Center

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein welcomed an $860 million investment by grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA to build a large distribution center in Burlington to bolster brands like Food Lion.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Cummins, Caterpillar to Get Boost From Data Center Boom

Cummins' and Caterpillar's revenue will nearly double in the next three years from selling backup generators to help power U.S. data centers, according to UBS.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Trucking Leaders Balance AI Promise and Workforce Risks

Trucking is embracing artificial intelligence to reduce costs and improve safety, but company leaders warn that carriers must balance efficiency gains against legitimate concerns.

October 28, 2025
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Volvo’s Next VNL Autonomous Trucks Enter Production Soon

The autonomous trucks will be manufactured at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley production plant in Dublin, Va. The first batch was built there in the final quarter of 2024.

October 28, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Sammy Hagar Performs Surprise Show at Daimler Truck Event

Legendary rock musician Sammy Hagar performed a surprise show for trucking industry executives and their guests at Daimler Truck North America’s 2025 Customer Appreciation Event.

October 28, 2025