Estes Express Lines’ information technology systems are “completely restored” after a cyberattack earlier in October, according to Chief Operating Officer Webb Estes.
October 26, 2023Business, Technology, Safety, For-Hire
Estes Express IT System Fully Restored, COO Says
Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA
Former Employees Looking to Buy Convoy, Report Says
Convoy, the Seattle-based freight startup that shut down last week, is being sold, according to a former Convoy employee familiar with the deal.
October 25, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
FBI Analyst Stresses Trucking Cybersecurity Importance
HOUSTON — An FBI cyberintelligence specialist stressed the importance of trucking cybersecurity to the health of the economy during an Oct. 23 presentation.
October 25, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Honda Halts Plans With GM to Develop Smaller EVs
Honda Motor Co. is shelving plans to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles with General Motors Co. due to a changing business environment, CEO Toshihiro Mibe said.
October 25, 2023Business, Technology, Autonomous
California Stops Cruise From Operating Without Drivers
General Motors Co.’s Cruise unit is being suspended by the California Department of Motor Vehicles from operating driverless vehicles in the state, effective immediately.
October 24, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Trucking Faces Increasing Threat of Cyberattacks
HOUSTON — Trucking is seeing an increase in cyberthreats, a panel of experts said Oct. 23 during the National Motor Freight Traffic Association's Digital Solutions Conference.
October 24, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Tesla Says Justice Department Is Expanding Investigations
DETROIT — Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker’s partially automated driving systems, the company disclosed Oct. 23.
October 24, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Proper Tire Inflation Saves on Fuel, Equipment Costs
AUSTIN, Texas — A panel of trucking maintenance executives said at an MCE 2023 session that properly inflated tires save on fuel and wear, and contribute to environmental sustainability.
October 24, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Fuel
EV Battery-Recycling Pioneer Li-Cycle Pauses Construction
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., which is in line for $375 million in federal funding, announced it would pause construction on a first-of-its-kind lithium-ion-battery recycling plant.
October 23, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire
Fleets Learn to Utilize In-Cab Technology
Some fleet operators are finding the right balance between software use and customization to map better routes, save money and simplify a wide array of functions.
October 23, 2023