Freightliner Launches Fifth-Generation Cascadia
Freightliner launched a fifth-generation Cascadia on Oct. 15 after publicly showcasing it for the first time at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 15, 2024Spear: ATA Will Keep Leading No Matter Election's Outcome
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear celebrated the industry’s array of policy accomplishments during his annual State of the Industry address.
October 14, 2024Virginia to Fund Logistics Training, Business Sites
Two logistics projects and six proposed business development sites will receive state funds from a $2.5 million package of 21 grants that Virginia recently awarded.
October 14, 2024How AI Is Transforming Trucking in the Wake of COVID
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trucking has become an early adopter of AI, contrary to historical trends. Samsara data shows 87% of operations leaders already use it, with most planning to increase investment.
October 14, 2024ATA Economist Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing Pains
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello on Oct. 14 highlighted how the freight market is set to slowly improve as equipment and demand rebalance.
October 14, 2024Tavares Addresses Stellantis’ Sales Drop, Management Shakeup
Stellantis, formed from the 2021 merger of France’s PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has faced challenges this year in both Europe and the U.S.
October 14, 2024Iowa Extends Harvest Proclamation for Heavier Farm Loads
The proclamation enables vehicles transporting corn, hay, silage, soybeans, stover and straw to be overweight without a permit.
October 14, 2024Former Tesla Executive McNeill Starts Firm to Run ETFs
Former Tesla Inc. and Lyft Inc. executive Jon McNeill is launching a firm that will run exchange-traded funds that focus on artificial intelligence and electrification.
October 14, 2024Volvo Trucks Bolsters Maintenance Plan With AI
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Blue Service Contract AI models will act as an adaptive maintenance system that adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors like fuel consumption, idle time and oil samples.
October 14, 2024Zoox Tests Autonomous Driving Ahead of Robotaxi Launch
Zoox is moving toward offering a driverless robotaxi service set to launch sometime next year in Las Vegas.
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