Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo took a big step forward last fall when it began ferrying riders around the Phoenix area in robotaxis without human safety drivers. Humans have been behind the wheel for almost all of the 20 million miles of testing the company says it has completed on public roads.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Drone Deliveries Begin a Slow Takeoff
Aerial drones are emerging as a way to help solve challenges associated with last-mile deliveries in a number of conditions and environments.
January 13, 2020Automakers Tout Electric Future While Building More Diesels
As a commitment to a post-carbon future of zero-emissions electric vehicles, General Motors Co. is converting its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant to the manufacture of electric trucks. At the same time, it is introducing for the first time diesel versions of its Chevy Tahoe and Suburban SUVs, and the Silverado pickup.
January 13, 2020FHWA Extends Comment Period on Bridge Inspections Proposal
The Federal Highway Administration has announced it is extending the period for public comment on its proposed rule to improve oversight of U.S. bridge inspections by incorporating a risk-based approach and encouraging the use of such technological advancements as unmanned aerial systems and sonar.
January 13, 2020GM Set to Revive Hummer Brand With Electric Truck and SUV
General Motors Co. is moving forward with plans to revive its polarizing Hummer brand, this time as an electric truck instead of an emblem of gasoline consumption, according to people familiar with the matter.
January 10, 2020Fleets Launch Forum to Pursue Clean Transportation
Fourteen trucking fleets announced the formation of the ACT Fleet Forum, an educational initiative to share best practices among participating fleets, as well as involvement from technology providers and fuel suppliers, on adopting advanced clean transportation technologies.
January 10, 2020Telematics Industry Starts 2020 With Major Investment, Acquisition
Technology companies that specialize in trucking-related services made two announcements that may significantly impact the industry.
January 10, 2020Mack Unveils LR Electric Model for New York City Department of Sanitation
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks on Jan. 9 unveiled its new LR Electric sanitation truck, a Class 8 vehicle it hopes will populate New York City’s fleet.
January 9, 2020Qualcomm Moves Toward Self-Driving Vehicle Tech
SAN DIEGO — After years of supplying Bluetooth and cellular connectivity to automakers, Qualcomm is pivoting toward safety with its new Snapdragon Ride platform, which aims to bring advanced driver assistance features such as automated parking, lane monitoring and highway autopilot to vehicles as soon as 2023.
January 9, 2020Kenworth, Peterbilt Exhibit Electric Models at CES
LAS VEGAS — Kenworth Truck Co. and Peterbilt Motors Co. highlighted their investments in commercial vehicle electrification by exhibiting a pair of battery-electric truck models at CES.
January 9, 2020