Tesla Inc. announced March 19 that it would suspend most production and close its factories in Buffalo, N.Y., and California due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Averitt Announces New Safety, Efficiency Initiatives
Averitt Express in a pair of news releases has announced initiatives aimed at improving the safety of its drivers and the efficiency of its deliveries.
March 18, 2020Tesla’s Fremont Factory Forced to Shut Down Under Shelter-in-Place Order
After some confusion, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department in California said March 17 the car plant was not “essential,” and like most other businesses must shut down under the county’s shelter-in-place order that took effect March 17.
March 18, 2020Enhanced Bendix System Available in Kenworth Models
Bendix Commercial Vehicle System’s advanced driver assistance system is available for new heavy- and medium-duty Kenworth trucks, the company announced March 13.
March 13, 2020Stakeholders’ Input Key to Shaping AV 4.0, Says USDOT Nominee Finch Fulton
WASHINGTON — Industry stakeholders will assist U.S. Department of Transportation officials in shaping their latest version of guidelines for autonomous vehicles, said Finch Fulton, nominee to become assistant secretary for transportation policy.
March 12, 2020Uber Resumes Testing Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco
Uber has resumed testing of robot cars in San Francisco, two years after one caused a fatal accident in Arizona.
March 11, 2020Mercedes-Benz Unveils Upgrades to Vito Vans
Mercedes-Benz, a unit of Daimler AG, announced March 10 extensively upgraded versions of its diesel-powered Vito van available for ordering in Europe now and its battery electric eVito model available for ordering this summer.
March 10, 2020Fleets Move Toward Predictive Maintenance to Prevent Breakdowns, Reduce Expenses
Predictive maintenance is still in its early stages, and questions about warranties and other issues must be answered before a widespread shift in industry practices can occur.
March 9, 2020Parsing Data to Better Understand Risk
Dozens of data sets go into using predictive analytics to determine a truck driver’s risk of being in an accident.
March 6, 2020Fleets Turn to Predictive Analytics to Prevent Crashes, Reduce Driver Turnover
A trucking company’s success and reputation depend directly on its drivers’ safety performance, but it’s not so easy to determine which drivers are most likely to be involved in a crash or incur a safety infraction.
March 6, 2020