Tesla Delivers Its First Electric Semis to PepsiCo
Tesla Inc. has handed over the first of its long-awaited battery-electric Class 8 tractors to private fleet operator PepsiCo, kicking off customer deliveries for the vehicle originally unveiled more than five years ago.
December 2, 2022Catching a Glimpse of Trucking’s Future
The exhibit hall at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition has long served as a showcase for the latest products and innovations in freight transportation. This year’s event, which ran Oct. 22-25 in San Diego, was no exception
November 23, 2022Who’s Who in Self-Driving Truck Development
The process of developing, validating and ultimately commercializing fully autonomous trucks has proven to be a long and arduous journey, but there is no shortage of software developers and technologists dedicated to accomplishing that mission.
November 23, 2022Experiment Shows AI in Connected Cars Eased Rush Hour Congestion
As millions of people travel the interstates this Thanksgiving, many will encounter patches of traffic at a standstill for no apparent reason — no construction or accident. Researchers say the problem is you.
November 23, 2022Isaac Instruments Invests in AI, Introduces Driver Mobile App
SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Quebec — Trucking telematics provider Isaac Instruments is investing in artificial intelligence and rolling out new products such as a driver mobile app to advance its mission to “simplify trucking.”
November 17, 2022Waabi Unveils Adaptable Autonomous Driving System for Trucking
Self-driving truck startup Waabi has unveiled its core product, the Waabi Driver, an autonomous driving system for commercial trucks designed to learn and adapt to new routes and driving scenarios at a faster pace and lower development cost.
November 16, 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, 2022Aurora, Ryder Collaborate on AV Maintenance
Autonomous vehicle company Aurora Innovation Inc. and Ryder System Inc., a provider of supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announced a strategic collaboration to pilot on-site fleet maintenance.
November 8, 2022Real-World Testing of Autonomous Trucks Ramps Up
Over the past year, the autonomous trucking sector has accelerated efforts to test its technology in real-world applications.
November 8, 2022