Customers are starting to place orders for Tesla Inc.’s new all-electric Semi truck, with retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. preordering for both its U.S. and Canadian units.
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Editorial: Following the Rules
In less than a month, the business of trucking will change. That’s the consensus of most when it comes to the federal mandate for use of electronic logging devices for the majority of truck drivers. The law is set to take effect Dec. 18, and we believe it’s a good thing for the industry.
November 19, 2017
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Trailer Orders Jump in October as Order Season Begins
Preliminary net trailer orders jumped 50% in October, ACT Research Co. reported.
November 17, 2017Tesla Unveils Electric Semi-Truck
Tesla unveiled its highly anticipated electric-powered semi-truck on Nov. 16, 2017. Here are its first public moments and the introduction by company co-founder Elon Musk. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
November 16, 2017Class 8 Sales Continue to Rise in October, Post 31.6% Gain
U.S. Class 8 retail sales continued climbing in October, reaching nearly 18,000, WardsAuto.com reported, but other analysts noted that the market is softer and more volatile than is typical at this time of year
November 16, 2017Construction Begins on $42 Million Autonomous Vehicle Test Facility in Central Florida
When you think of autonomous cars, the city of Auburndale, Fla., doesn’t come to mind. All of that is expected to change in the coming years.
November 16, 2017California Clears the Way for Testing of Fully Driverless Cars
At the beginning of the year, efforts to put driverless cars on California’s streets looked like they were careening.
November 16, 2017Here Are Eight Things to Watch for in Tesla’s Big Rig Reveal
Tesla Inc. is finally ready to introduce its first all-electric heavy-duty truck. In the works for two years, it’s a project that’s 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, 2017