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TuSimple, Traton Group to Develop Autonomous Trucks in Europe

TuSimple, a developer of autonomous-driving technology for trucking, and Traton Group, Volkswagen AG’s heavy-truck unit, announced a partnership to develop SAE Level 4 self-driving trucks, calling it a first in Europe. Traton also took a minority stake in TuSimple.

House OKs Funding Bill With Highway Law Extension

WASHINGTON — In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Sept. 22, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.

Poll: Californians Not Sold on Treating Uber, Lyft Drivers as Independent Contractors

Uber, Lyft and other app-based companies are in danger of coming up short with voters on a ballot measure that would allow them to again classify their workers as independent contractors, a new statewide poll shows.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Plans $25,000 Autonomous EV in 3 Years

Tesla Inc. plans to manufacture a car that will cost $25,000 in about three years’ time, fulfilling an elusive long-term objective to sell a cheap mass-market electric vehicle, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said Sept. 22.

Freight Stakeholders Press for Excise Tax Suspension

A sector within the transportation community is asking the leadership on Capitol Hill to suspend a tax on the purchase of new trucks.

Mack Touts Versatility of New Medium-Duty Models in Crowded Market

Mack is emphasizing its Class 8 experience with various applications as full production is underway for two new medium-duty models designed for various segments in that highly competitive market.

Nine More Individuals Indicted in Staged Accidents Scam in La.

Nine more people have been indicted in connection with a sweeping federal investigation into staged accidents with commercial vehicles in the New Orleans area.

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Coming Oct. 8: Future of Freight and Supply Chain Symposium

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. Sam Graves are among the guests who will be featured in an Oct. 8 virtual symposium, "The Future of Freight and Supply Chain Management." Learn more and reserve your seat now.

Interactive Map: Where the 2020 Top 100 Private Carriers Are in North America

Mouse over our interactive map to find out where the 2020 Top 100 Private Carriers are located by region in North America.

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2020 Top 100 Private

Beverage and food service fleets dominate the top spots in this comprehensive rundown of private carriers in North America, ranked by number of tractors.
2020 Top 100 For-Hire

Annual rankings provide an indispensable overview of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, along with timely analysis of trends shaping the industry.
2020 Top 50 Logistics

A unique ranking of the third-party logistics companies in North America includes listings of the largest freight brokerage firms, freight forwarders, warehouse operators and dedicated contract carriage service providers.
2019 Top 50 Global Freight

Key data on revenue and freight assets for the 50 largest global freight carriers.

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C.H. Robinson Aims to Disrupt Buying Process With Procure IQ

C.H. Robinson on Sept. 22 launched a tool intended to expand the ways in which shippers can analyze and buy freight lanes.

C.H. Robinson's CEO Bob Biesterfeld said air-freight capacity remains constrained.

Shippers Might Pay More for Cargo in 2021, C.H. Robinson Says

Shippers probably will pay more for freight heading into 2021 after the pandemic lockdown drove many small truckers out of business and cargo demand rebounds faster than the economy, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. CEO Bob Biesterfeld said.