Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s driverless-vehicle unit, said it has carted in excess of 1 million pounds of Modelo and Corona beer over 220 miles a day to Houston from Dallas under a pilot program with C.H. Robinson for Constellation Brands Inc.
October 3, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
Waymo, C.H. Robinson Driverless Trucks Haul Beer to Houston From Dallas
Business, Equipment
New Yokohama Drive Tire Now Available in US
Yokohama Tire announced its new 716U ultra-wide-base weight-savings drive tire now is available in the U.S. in size 455/55R225.
October 3, 2022Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire
Werner Acquires Truckload Carrier Baylor Trucking
Werner Enterprises Inc. said it is acquiring Baylor Trucking, a move that expands its truckload operations.
October 3, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Biden Pledge to Make Federal Fleet Electric Faces Slow Start
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, a self-described “car guy,’’ often promises to lead by example on climate change by moving swiftly to convert the sprawling U.S. government fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles. But efforts to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from the fleet have lagged.
October 3, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
Volvo Trucks’ Peter Voorhoeve Sees Opportunity to Accelerate Zero-Emission Goals
DUBLIN, Va. — The time is now to accelerate the shift to zero-emission vehicles despite red flags in the market, Volvo Trucks North America CEO Peter Voorhoeve said Sept. 29.
September 30, 2022Government, Equipment
ATA Touts USDOT’s Truck Parking Agenda
American Trucking Associations recently highlighted the U.S. Department of Transportation’s focus on matters related to truck parking.
September 30, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA
ADAS Maker Continental Unveils Plant in Texas
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Continental’s new automotive manufacturing plant is officially up and running after a yearlong delay caused by the pandemic.
September 30, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, For-Hire
EV Startup Arrival in Talks on Funds to Unlock US Market
Electric vehicle startup Arrival SA surged after it said it’s in talks to raise capital to build and sell its products in the U.S.
September 30, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Auto Industry Banks on EV Sales to Rental Fleets
Auto sales to rental fleets used to be seen as a sign of failure. With the dawn of the electric vehicle age, that’s changing.
September 30, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Toyota’s CEO Says EV Adoption Will Take Longer Than Expected
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to keep gas-powered cars as a key part of its lineup, rejecting efforts by rivals to go fully electric amid concerns over how quickly consumers will embrace new technologies.
September 29, 2022