At some point this year, Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo plans to roll out a ride-hailing service using driverless cars. It just bought more vehicles to make that happen.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Why Self-Driving Cars Will Likely Be Light-Colored
The issue involving something as simple as choice of paint color underscores the sweeping effects of self-driving cars for automotive engineering, said Samit Ghosh, CEO of automotive consulting and engineering firm P3 North America.
January 29, 2018Rolling Strong Picks Moblico for Coaching, Rewards Program on New Mobile App
Driver-wellness program provider Rolling Strong has chosen mobile technology firm Moblico to deploy its coaching and rewards program to its new mobile app.
January 29, 2018ELD Compliance: More Thoughts From Key Executives
More comments from key executives on the state of ELD compliance, one month after the mandate went into effect.
January 26, 2018Mack Adds Split-Shaft Function for mDrive HD AMT
Mack Trucks introduced split-shaft functionality for its Mack mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission to provide customers with high-demand power takeoff.
January 26, 2018Podcast: Transport Topics' Seth Clevenger on the Future of Autonomous Trucks
Transport Topics Managing Editor/Features Seth Clevenger talks about the future of autonomous trucks, the ELD mandate, the ongoing driver shortage and spends some time on electric trucks with financial-services company The Motley Fool.
January 26, 2018Concerned About Self-Driving Cars? You’re Not Alone
As automakers push aggressive time frames for introducing driverless vehicles, the outreach needed to convince the public that the technology represents a positive development appears still to be wanting.
January 26, 2018Apple Expands California Self-Driving Test Fleet to 27 Cars
Apple Inc. has expanded its California self-driving test fleet to 27 vehicles as it accelerates efforts to catch up with competitors such as Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo.
January 25, 2018Second US Safety Agency to Investigate Tesla ‘Autopilot’ Crash
A second federal safety agency has opened an investigation of an accident in which a Tesla car on “Autopilot” rammed into a parked fire truck.
January 25, 2018Massachusetts Creates Commission on Disruptive Technologies Like Self-Driving Cars
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Jan. 23 created the commission through an executive order and appointed his former chief of staff, Steve Kadish, as the chairman.
January 24, 2018