A new PrePass Safety Alliance white paper claims that a proposal to require that trucks have a unique electronic identifier system would not necessarily improve highway safety, and could allow inspectors to monitor the condition of commercial motor vehicles while they are in motion.
November 15, 2022Technology
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PrePass Urges Caution on CMV Electronic Identifier System
Shauni/Getty ImagesInfographic: Ryder’s Foundation for a Successful Freight Brokerage
Globally, supply chains are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. As a result, shippers and carriers are challenged more than ever to keep goods moving while remaining profitable. While most brokerages point to technology as the key to achieving success, today’s setbacks have proven that...
Government, Business, Technology, TCA 
A Fiat 500 Hybrid vehicle charges in a Fiat, Jeep, and Alfa Romeo workshop, operated by Stellantis NV, in Paris. (Nathan Lane/Bloomberg News)
Stellantis Promotes Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses in EV Shift
A Fiat 500 Hybrid vehicle charges in a Fiat, Jeep, and Alfa Romeo workshop, operated by Stellantis NV, in Paris. (Nathan Lane/Bloomberg News)The chief operating officer in North America of the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram trucks on Nov. 14 emphasized the opportunities for minority-owned businesses to be a part of the company’s transformation toward electrification.
November 14, 2022 Business, Technology 
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and Twitter, has had a busy start to his time leading the social media platform. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)
Musk Complains of ‘Too Much Work’ After Taking Over Twitter
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and Twitter, has had a busy start to his time leading the social media platform. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News)The fear Tesla Inc. investors had as soon as Elon Musk made his bid for Twitter Inc. has come to fruition: Even he admits he’s taken on more than he should.
November 14, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
A Wabash employee operates a floor drill during the wood flooring process. (Wabash)
Trailer Makers Use Composites, Materials to Extend Life, Limit Moisture and Overloading
A Wabash employee operates a floor drill during the wood flooring process. (Wabash)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, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Logistics 
The Autocar E-ACTT electric terminal tractor. (Autocar Trucks via YouTube)
Study Says Charging Network Isn’t on Pace With Electric Truck Development
The Autocar E-ACTT electric terminal tractor. (Autocar Trucks via YouTube)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, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel 
A truck is inspected at Port of Los Angeles. (CARB)
California Deploys Portable Emissions Detectors Ahead of New Smog Rules
A truck is inspected at Port of Los Angeles. (CARB)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, 2022 Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous 
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Kodiak Robotics Demonstrates AV Intervention After Tire Blowout
Kodiak via YouTubeSelf-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, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
A TuSimple truck being readied for display at MCE 2022; inset of Cheng Lu. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
TuSimple Brings Cheng Lu Back as CEO
A TuSimple truck being readied for display at MCE 2022; inset of Cheng Lu. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)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, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics 
The Amazon Prime Air MK27-2 drone on display in the Neighborhood of the Near Future exhibit during the Delivering the Future event at the Amazon Robotics Innovation Hub in Westborough, Mass. (M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg News)
Amazon Unveils Smaller Delivery Drone That Can Fly in Rain
The Amazon Prime Air MK27-2 drone on display in the Neighborhood of the Near Future exhibit during the Delivering the Future event at the Amazon Robotics Innovation Hub in Westborough, Mass. (M. Scott Brauer/Bloomberg News)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.
November 10, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
Hyliion said it has $455 million of cash and marketable investments, which it described as sufficient to commercialize the Hypertruck ERX system and fund other development activities. (Hyliion via Twitter)
Hyliion Reports Modest Q3 Revenue as Net Loss Widens
Hyliion said it has $455 million of cash and marketable investments, which it described as sufficient to commercialize the Hypertruck ERX system and fund other development activities. (Hyliion via Twitter)Hyliion Holdings Corp., which went public in 2020, reported a higher net loss on modest revenue in the third quarter. But the electrified powertrain provider ended the quarter with over $455 million of cash and marketable investments.
November 10, 2022