At the beginning of the year, efforts to put driverless cars on Californias streets looked like they were careening.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Here Are Eight Things to Watch for in Teslas Big Rig Reveal
Tesla Inc. is finally ready to introduce its first all-electric heavy-duty truck. In the works for two years, its a project thats aimed squarely at cleaning up the freight industry, which accounts for one-fifth of global oil demand.
November 16, 2017Cargo Thefts Drop Despite Storm-Driven Rise in Building Material Larceny
Cargo thefts in the United States and Canada declined in the third quarter, with total incidents falling 8% and total loss value dropping nearly 17% compared with the same period a year ago, according to CargoNet.
November 16, 2017Could Driverless Tech Mean Thousands of Trucking Jobs Lost? Probably Not
Truck driving one of the most in-demand and stable jobs in Ohio could face major changes as the industry develops new automated, driverless technology.
November 15, 2017Tesla-Partner Tencent Plans Its Own Driverless Technology
Chinas Tencent Holdings has developed its own autonomous driving system, according to people familiar with the matter, becoming the latest technology player to dive into a crowded field that could become a $42 billion industry.
November 15, 2017Waymo, Uber Squabble Over Ground Rules as Autonomous Vehicle Trade-Secrets Theft Trial Looms
What is a trade secret? That seemingly simple question dominated discussions Nov. 14 during a federal court hearing on Waymo vs. Uber, one of the last pretrial sessions before the case, which could shape the future of autonomous vehicles, heads to a jury on Dec 4.
November 15, 2017Uber Plans Self-Driving, Longhaul Trucks on the Road In the Near Future
Uber is working on a fleet of self-driving semi-trucks, but it wont completely replace traditional drivers, the company said.
November 14, 2017Safety Belt Use Increased Since 2007 Among Truck Drivers, New Survey Says
The number of truck drivers wearing safety belts increased by more than 20% since 2007, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
November 14, 2017Miles Traveled Don't Give Complete Picture of Highway Fatalities, Deborah Hersman Says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. An improving economy and higher number of vehicle miles traveled dont tell the whole story for continuing increases in the number of fatalities on U.S. highways, National Safety Council CEO Deborah Hersman told executives attending a safety meeting here.
November 14, 2017October Medium-Duty Sales Rise as All Segments Post Gains
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in October remained strong amid broad-based demand, pushing past 18,000 units, according to WardsAuto.com.
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