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Trailer Makers Use Composites, Materials to Extend Life, Limit Moisture and Overloading
Amid a challenging landscape of supply chain issues, manufacturers are extending the lives of trailers using products such as composite materials and galvanized elements.
November 14, 2022Study Says Charging Network Isn’t on Pace With Electric Truck Development
In December, Tesla Inc. plans to deliver the first of its electric Semi trucks — prompting those responsible for delivering the power to ask: Are we ready for this?
November 14, 2022Airbus CEO Sees Energy Crisis Weighing on Production Next Spring
Airbus SE said production concerns have shifted from a shortage of jet engines to smaller suppliers struggling to cope with spiraling energy costs, with the squeeze expected to become most acute next spring.
November 14, 2022TravelCenters Announces 2022 TA Citizen Driver Honorees
TravelCenters of America has selected its annual Citizen Driver Award winners, the company announced Nov. 3.
November 14, 2022Union Pacific Awards $5.1 Million in Community Grants
Union Pacific Railroad announced the distribution of more than $5.1 million in local grants through a program that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
November 14, 2022California Deploys Portable Emissions Detectors Ahead of New Smog Rules
California is deploying a portable emissions detector in areas with heavy truck traffic to educate drivers and operators about a new smog check program that starts Jan. 1.
November 14, 2022Kodiak Robotics Demonstrates AV Intervention After Tire Blowout
Self-driving truck technology company Kodiak Robotics Inc. announced its autonomous technology, the Kodiak Driver, can maintain complete control of the truck when it suffers a catastrophic tire blowout — calling a demonstration of the technology an industry first.
November 14, 2022TuSimple Brings Cheng Lu Back as CEO
Cheng Lu will be returning to TuSimple as CEO and president, replacing Ersin Yumer, who had been serving as the interim CEO and president, the company announced Nov. 11.
November 11, 2022C.H. Robinson Cuts 650 Jobs Amid Changing Market
C.H. Robinson is reducing headcount amid the elimination of 650 positions as part of an effort to align its overall cost structure with market conditions, the company confirmed Nov. 10.
November 10, 2022Amazon Unveils Smaller Delivery Drone That Can Fly in Rain
Amazon.com Inc. unveiled a new delivery drone on Nov. 10 that’s smaller, makes less noise and can fly through light rain, the latest effort to get the troubled and long-developing project off the ground.
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