Self-driving truck developer Uber Technologies Inc. predicts that transfer hubs for longhaul autonomous trucks will increase demand for local drivers, countering perceptions that automation will lead to widespread job losses in trucking.
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Robert Brown of Bot Auto breaks down the state of autonomous trucking today, and where it's headed.
Daimler Expects Heavy Spending on New Tech as Industry Shifts to Autonomous Driving
German automaker Daimler made lots of money last year. That’s a good thing, because the company says it will need to spend heavily this year to keep up with the technological change expected to disrupt the car industry.
February 1, 2018Self-Driving Cars Need Humans Less and Less, California Data Shows
The robot cars test-driving on California roads seem to need their human overseers less and less.
February 1, 2018UPS Seeks Driver ‘Flexibility’ in Contract Talks With Teamsters
Contract negotiations between UPS Inc. and the Teamsters Union began in January with the union and the package delivery firm taking a measured approach to reaching a deal before the July 31 deadline.
January 31, 2018Driverless Udelv Cargo Vehicle Goes Live
An autonomous vehicle designed for last-mile deliveries and e-commerce returns conducted a live test Jan. 30 on public roads in San Mateo, Calif., driving a 2.5 mile loop from a grocery store to two customers.
January 31, 2018Cummins Acquires Battery Systems Business From Johnson Matthey
Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. continued its push into commercial vehicle electrification. The company announced it has acquired Johnson Matthey’s UK automotive battery systems business, a subsidiary that specializes in high-voltage automotive grade battery systems for electric and hybrid vehicles.
January 31, 2018Regulators Consider Up to One-Year Exemptions for ELD Integration Challenges
Federal trucking regulators are considering granting a one-year exemption from certain technical requirements of the electronic logging device mandate for carriers having difficulty integrating ELD software updates with their fleet managment systems.
January 30, 2018Flexport Opening New Office in Chicago
Flexport, a technology-based freight forwarder, will open a fifth U.S. office in March with a location in Chicago, adding about 100 jobs over the next two years.
January 30, 2018Nikola, Cummins Expand Electrification Efforts
Nikola Motor Co. and Cummins Inc. each expanded their ability to address the growing focus on electrification of commercial vehicles through, respectively, choosing the location for a truck production facility and an acquisition related to battery systems.
January 30, 2018Sequoia Capital Leads Group Pumping in Cash to Startup Next Trucking
Next Trucking has received $21 million in a round of financing led by Sequoia Capital, the freight marketplace startup announced Jan. 30.
January 30, 2018