Capitol Agenda for the Week of Dec. 11: Infrastructure’s Favorite D.J.
It’s time to check in on D.J. Gribbin. When we last left him, which was last week, Gribbin, the president’s adviser on infrastructure policy, promoted the politics of optimism. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
December 11, 2017DTNA Launches 3-D Printed Parts Pilot Test
Daimler Trucks North America announced it will make its first pilot program delivery of plastic parts produced using 3-D printing technologies to its customers in the coming weeks.
December 11, 2017Precision Pricing
The less-than-truckload industry is embracing dimensioning technology to enable more accurate freight pricing and automate what used to be manual tasks.
December 11, 2017Cloud-Based Computing Gains Traction in Trucking
The transition to cloud-based computing in the trucking industry is accelerating as carriers realize the cost savings and operational efficiencies that can be achieved, technology experts said.
December 11, 2017Fetch Robotics Garners $25 Million in Funding
Fetch Robotics has raised $25 million in Series B funding, led by Sway Ventures. In total, the San Jose, Calif., firm has raised $48 million.
December 11, 2017Fleets Take Do-It-Yourself Approach to Solar-Panel Installation
Solar panel manufacturers said they have worked to make their products easy to deploy, and several fleets said they have opted to install the panels themselves.
December 11, 2017Solar Solutions
A growing number of fleets are turning to an alternative energy source — the sun — to help meet the growing demand for power on board their trucks.
December 11, 2017Google Targets Annoying Ads
In a move to stop the online advertising market from imploding, Google will roll out its own ad blocker in early 2018, designed to neutralize annoying, intrusive advertising on the web.
December 11, 2017Alkane, evLabs Announce Deal for Electric Truck Launch
Alkane Truck Co. announced it signed a memorandum of understanding with evLaboratory Inc. to integrate evLabs’ powertrain and battery management system with Alkane’s alternative fuel truck chassis.
December 11, 2017On Tesla Trucks and ELDs
Tesla Inc.’s recent unveiling of its all-electric Class 8 tractor presented the industry with a fresh take on truck design and a different way of powering its vehicles.
December 11, 2017