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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..
Einride Readies US Test for Automated Podlike Truck
Einride plans to expand its range of podlike self-driving trucks and launch a pilot program in the U.S. with tire manufacturer Bridgestone.
October 9, 2020Carrier, AWS Collaborate on Food and Medicine Transportation
Amazon Web Services and Carrier Global Corp. announced Oct. 8 a multiyear agreement to develop a cold chain operations platform.
October 9, 2020Ware2Go Launches FulfillmentVu Technology Platform
Ware2Go launched a new technology platform Oct. 8 that combines warehouse management systems to help merchants meet customer expectations across all sales channels.
October 9, 2020Penske Truck Leasing Expands in Vermont
Penske Truck Leasing announced it opened a new facility in Essex Junction, Vt., to offer full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance services.
October 9, 2020REG to Expand Renewable Diesel Refinery Capacity
Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced plans to expand capacity at its Geismar, La., renewable diesel refinery by between 250 million to 340 million gallons annually with construction expected to begin in 2021 with “mechanical completion” in 2023.
October 9, 2020Sysco Tests Freightliner eCascadia in California
Sysco Corp. announced it is testing in California an all-electric Freightliner eCascadia from Daimler Trucks North America.
October 9, 2020Considerations for Hydrogen-Electric Trucks
Hydrogen will likely end up as the dominant fuel for longhaul trucks one or more decades from now, according to experts at familiar component suppliers and truck manufacturers. Nikola Motor Co. agrees, as one of the first entrants into this arena, with a whole new vehicle architecture.
October 9, 2020Technology Provider Hopes to Strike Balance on Diesel Engine
ClearFlame Engine Technologies is working to develop a diesel engine that runs on cleaner fuel without compromising performance.
October 9, 2020Refrigerated Carriers Finding Value With Electric-Powered Reefer Units
The use of electric power to refrigerate trailers is expected to surge in the coming years, according to some manufacturers and fleet operators.
October 9, 2020