Plus, a provider of self-driving truck technology, announced it selected Amazon Web Services as its preferred cloud provider to support the commercial deployment of its system.
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TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore unpack the trends, surprises and shake-ups that define this year's Top 100 for-hire carriers..
Early Adopters of Electric Trucks Say Planning, Partnerships Are Crucial
Truck makers are beginning to introduce battery-electric models, but successfully deploying this new breed of commercial vehicle requires fleets to manage a bevy of new considerations, including installation of charging equipment, coordination with utility companies and exploring government incentives.
October 22, 2020Integrated, Connected Technology Gaining Speed
The data underpinning equipment and freight deliveries carries many benefits for fleets willing to integrate factory-installed telematics, service communications and fleet management solutions into a useful stream of data, experts said Oct. 22 during American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 22, 2020Continental Is Said to Explore Sale of Turbocharger Business
Continental AG is exploring a sale of its turbocharger unit as the German auto-parts maker conducts a major restructuring to stem losses, according to people familiar with the matter.
October 22, 2020GM ‘Going Forward’ With Nikola Partnership Talks on Trucks
General Motors Co. is moving ahead in its talks with startup Nikola Corp. over a proposed partnership to make electric and fuel cell powered trucks, a senior executive at the Detroit automaker said.
October 21, 2020Allison Gears Up for E-Axles
Allison Transmission Inc., widely known for its medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced the launch of eGen Power, its series of zero-emission electric axles.
October 21, 2020Analysts View Traton, Navistar Deal as Win-Win
Navistar International Corp. is on the verge of becoming a subsidiary of German truck maker Traton SE, a step analysts said is a positive development for both companies.
October 20, 2020US Senate Committee Examines Freight Rail Operations
Freight and passenger rail executives are scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on Oct. 21.
October 20, 2020Perspective: Leading in an Unprecedented Year
Last year, when I accepted my peers’ support to become the 75th chairman of American Trucking Associations, I had no idea what would be in store for me.
October 20, 2020GM to Plan Third EV Plant in Big Plug-In Bet
General Motors Co. is investing more than $2 billion in six U.S. plants, including a makeover of a former Saturn plant in Tennessee into its third factory to produce electric models.
October 20, 2020