What's That? Owner-operator vs. Company Driver

December 20, 2024

The main difference between an owner-operator and a company driver in trucking lies in ownership and employment status.

November 12, 2024

Logistics giant C.H. Robinson's proprietary technology can now execute all tasks involving email during the freight shipment life cycle that a human would normally perform. Story by Connor D. Wolf. 

 

November 5, 2024

Self-driving truck developer Torc Robotics announced that it has begun validating its autonomous driving technology at speeds up to 65 mph with no one on board the vehicle in a closed-course environment. 

 

October 31, 2024

The software platform will enable Daimler Truck, Volvo Group and potential customers of the joint venture to offer independent and digital vehicle functions for their products, the companies said. Customers will be able to add and update digital applications remotely, potentially reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance. 

 

September 25, 2024

As much news has been made about new “tech-first” players entering the digital space of #freight brokering, efforts from established and newer enterprises to develop robust digital tools are being shaped by market demands and technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, experts said. 

August 13, 2024

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions has acquired connected truck and weigh station network operator Drivewyze, the companies announced Aug. 7. 

August 7, 2024

From coast to coast, a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package is breathing life into long-awaited transportation projects.

June 25, 2024

Prioritizing safety is an integral characteristic of the most successful fleets and ADAS technology is at the forefront of modern safety strategies. Jeff Loftus, FMCSA Technology Division Chief, joins TT's Seth Clevenger to discuss the current outlook on ADAS technology and his plans for phase 2 of the TechCelerate Now program. 

June 20, 2024

Federal Highway Administration leader Shailen Bhatt pressed federal lawmakers to consider a vast portfolio of applications designed to enhance safety along commercial and passenger corridors

June 4, 2024

Join us for conversations that will help you discover the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence offers the industry, and learn how you can effectively deploy AI to boost your business operations Reserve your seat for this half-day virtual event with learning sessions dedicated to generating specific insights for fleet technology and operations decisionmakers.

May 31, 2024

Volvo Group plans to begin testing trucks with hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines with customers in 2026 and launch commercial production toward the end of the decade, the parent company of Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks said May 23. 

May 23, 2024

Honda Motor Co. pulled back the curtain on a promised Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle May 17, unveiling a concept truck whose public debut will be at the  Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas May 20-24.

May 13, 2024

Sustainable transportation is about moving goods efficiently while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and society.

May 10, 2024

Freightliner eCascadia-based tractor equipped with Torc Robotics self driving software will execute runs between Laredo and Dallas in Texas first. Daimler Truck intends to start serial production of autonomous trucks, albeit with conventional engines, in 2027. By Keiron Greenhalgh

April 30, 2024

Join us for conversations that will help you ensure your fleet and your trucks put their best foot forward with the right tire management strategy.

April 1, 2024

A transportation management system or TMS is a logistics platform that uses technology to help trucking businesses plan, execute, and optimize the physical movement of goods, both incoming and outgoing.

April 1, 2024

As one of the most anticipated innovations in the logistics industry, autonomous trucks promise to reshape our highways, enhance efficiency, and redefine the global supply chain. But how do they work, and what makes them so pivotal?