Nikola's Hydrogen Semi Trucks Make Waves in North America
Nikola made waves with its hydrogen fuel cell electric semi trucks hitting North America, and Biagi Bros. Logistics showcased their new Nikolas on social media shortly after.
Auora is Paving the Way for Self-Driving Trucks in the Trucking Industry
Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation aims to revolutionize the trucking industry with self-driving technology.
Google-backed Waymo Via is temporarily scaling back its efforts in the autonomous trucking industry
Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo, the autonomous driving company backed by Google, has decided to shift its focus to its ride-hailing service and delay the expansion of Waymo Via, its autonomous commercial trucking arm.
Industry Bodies Clash Over Costs and Effectiveness of Truck Underride Guards
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) proposal for side underride guards on newly built large trucks has led to opposing views from prominent industry bodies.
Automatic emergency braking systems are becoming more common
The development and implementation of autonomous vehicles (AVs) have raised questions about their safety and reliability.
Flying Cars: Are They on the Horizon?
The long-awaited era of flying cars may become a reality by 2025 as Tavistock Development Company plans to launch its first flying car service in central Florida.
Universal Truck Identification Devices: Streamlining Fleet Operations and Enhancing Efficiency
The concept of Universal Identification Devices (UID) for trucks, proposed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in response to a petition from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), raises numerous questions.
Truck Manufacturers Commit to Cease Sales of Gas-Powered Vehicles in California, Promoting Zero-Emission Trucks and Cleaner Air
Major truck manufacturers have made a commitment to cease the sale of new gas-powered vehicles in California by the mid-2030s.
Driver-Facing Cameras and the Concerns of Invasion of Privacy in the Trucking Industry
In this article, the author strongly opposes driver-facing cameras (DFCs) in trucks, arguing that they are an invasion of privacy.
Volvo and University of Minnesota Collaborate on Severe Weather Electric Truck Tests
Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with the University of Minnesota to conduct extreme weather testing on its VNR Electric model.
Survey Shows Emissions Reduction as Top Priority Despite Industry Challenges in the Coming Year
A report by Breakthrough, a transportation management technology provider, reveals that consumer demand for sustainable products is driving shippers and carriers to adopt more eco-conscious practices.
California Launches Program to Guide Fleets in Adopting Zero-Emissions Trucks
CALSTART, a clean transportation consortium based in Pasadena, California, has launched the Cal Fleet Advisor (CFA) program to assist trucking fleets in transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.
Loadsmith's Ambitious Plan to Deploy 800 Kodiak Self-Driving Trucks
Third-party Capacity-as-a-Service startup, Loadsmith, is making a bold move in the logistics industry by ordering a whopping 800 autonomous trucks from Kodiak Robotics.
Navistar Unveils Impressive Results from International SuperTruck II Project
Navistar, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, has announced the successful outcomes of the International SuperTruck II project.
Meet the Vessels on the Quest for the Titan Sub
A massive search effort is currently underway in the remote North Atlantic to locate the missing Titan submersible, which carried five individuals.
UPS and the Teamsters Union have reached an agreement to install air conditioning in delivery trucks
Negotiators for UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) have reached an agreement to improve working conditions for UPS drivers.
Trucks-as-a-Service (TaaS): A Simplified Path to Electric Vehicle Adoption by Fleets
The concept of Trucks-as-a-Service (TaaS) is gaining attention as a model that aims to facilitate the transition to electric trucks for fleet operators.
Bipartisan Bill Proposes Mandatory Inclusion of AM Radio in New Vehicles
A new bill proposes a mandatory inclusion of AM radio in all new cars, with a requirement for disclosure if a vehicle lacks AM radio functionality.
Underride guards now mandatory per NHTSA
Recently, the NHTSA has proposed the installation of underride guards on trailers to prevent passenger cars from sliding underneath them during accidents, which can cause severe injuries.
Shell's Starship Semi-Truck Shifts to Natural Gas Fuel
Shell's Starship big rig is a concept truck that was developed as a collaboration between Shell Lubricants and the AirFlow Truck Company.