NHTSA Rejects 2019 Petition to Probe Tesla Battery Software
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rejected a 2019 petition to open a formal investigation into Tesla Inc.’s battery management software, according to documents posted to the agency’s website.
October 4, 2021Truckbase Business Overview, Features, Reviews 2024
Truckbase has emerged as the next-generation truck dispatch software leader with its suite of easy-to-use tools for truckload carriers.
Roger Nielsen Joins SafeAI Board
SafeAI Inc., which is helping off-road industries including mining and construction move toward autonomy, announced that former Daimler Trucks North America CEO Roger Nielsen has joined its board of directors.
October 4, 2021GM-Backed Cruise Sees Autonomous Unit Growing Past $50 Billion
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle startup majority-owned by General Motors Co., will tell investors this week that it sees a path for its ride-hailing business to reach $50 billion in revenue as the company ramps up over the next couple of years, people familiar with the matter said. GM’s shares jumped.
October 4, 2021Leasing Firm Avolon Cuts Deal to Convert Airbus A330s for Cargo
Jet-leasing firm Avolon Holdings Ltd. will work with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. to convert 30 Airbus SE wide-bodies for use as freighters, targeting an area in which demand has soared during the coronavirus pandemic.
October 4, 2021Rivian Details $1 Billion Loss, Amazon Deal in IPO Filing
Rivian Automotive Inc., the maker of electric pickups backed by Amazon .com Inc., disclosed a net loss of almost $1 billion in the first half of the year in its initial public offering paperwork.
October 1, 2021Ritchie Bros. COO Jim Kessler Adds Role of President
Ritchie Bros. announced that Jim Kessler, its chief operating officer, will take on the additional role of president.
October 1, 2021Free Guide: Optimize Driver Retention, Pay, and Culture
41% of driver communications about pay include questions: driver pay is confusing and stressful. When pay isn’t easy to understand, driver turnover is inevitable. Download this FREE guide to align your culture and driver pay to maximize driver retention.
October 1, 2021Lower your insurance rates and CSA scores
Insurance premiums are now one of the top 10 operating expenses for trucking fleets, but increasing your emphasis on safety throughout your organization will likely make you eligible for insurance company discounts or reduced rates.
October 1, 2021How Reimagining Your Full-Service Lease Can Save You Millions
Separating a FSL can save between 15%-25% in operating cash. Why give away cash that you will never get back? Scrutinizing every detail of your fleet’s lease structure is key. This report takes a close look at further FSL limitations. Download now!
October 1, 2021Tesla Expects Delivery Record, Beating Supply Chain Turmoil
Tesla Inc. is expected to report record deliveries of roughly 224,000 vehicles in the most recent quarter, another milestone for CEO Elon Musk and his trailblazing electric-car brand.
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