Aurora Innovation is putting a human back in front of the wheel of big rigs operating in Texas, reversing course less than three weeks after the company began commercial autonomous service.
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Aurora Reverses Course, Puts Human Back in Driver’s Seat
DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment to Beef Up US E-Commerce Division
The acquisition of Plainfield, Ind.-based e-commerce fulfillment and retail distribution logistics provider IDS is intended to boost DHL’s reach among small and midsize customers.
May 16, 2025DAT Buys Invoice Payment Specialist Outgo
In DAT’s second acquisition in six months, the Beaverton, Ore.-based company added automated invoice payment to the truckload freight marketplace and research group’s product suite.
May 16, 2025Oregon Delays Enforcement of Advanced Clean Trucks Rule
Oregon will delay enforcing a rule that requires truck makers to increase electric truck sales in light of industry difficulties and threatened federal funding cuts.
May 16, 2025Quebec Investors to Acquire Bankrupt Lion Electric
An investor group involving Montreal real estate tycoon Vincent Chiara is set to take control of bankrupt Lion Electric, offering new capital to keep the electric bus and truck maker alive.
May 16, 2025Smart Trailer Tech in Action: How Wayfair is Driving Operational Excellence
Program Aired: May 15, 2 p.m. ET Alec Matson, Sr. Manager of Transportation for Wayfair, and Mark Wallin, General Manager & SVP of Product for Phillips Connect, join TT's Michael Freeze to discuss why Wayfair choose to invest in smart trailer technology, how their day-to-day operations changed, and what steps you need to take to modernize your fleet's trailer management. Â
May 15, 2025Canadian Electric Minibus Maker Damera Plans First US Plant
Damera, an Ontario-based electric bus company, plans to invest $31.5 million and create 90 full-time jobs to open its first U.S. assembly plant in Peoria, Ill.
May 14, 2025Pony AI Is Said to Confidentially File for Hong Kong Listing
Autonomous driving company Pony AI has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing to help raise capital to grow its business, according to people familiar with the situation.
May 14, 2025FMCSA Revokes 8 ELDs From Approved List
Carriers must replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before July 11. Those that continue to use them will be considered as operating without an ELD.
May 14, 2025Steelmaker Nucor Shuts Down Some Output After Cyberattack
Nucor, the biggest steel manufacturer in North America, shut down production at some of its facilities after detecting an unauthorized intrusion into its computer systems.
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