Freightliner debuts electric Cascadia, M2
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks boldly proclaimed it intends to be the world’s leader in electric trucks, and it showed for the first time its electric-powered eCascadia and eM2 for the North American market. The announcements and electric truck debuts…
Daimler Aims for Level 4 Automated Trucks
Daimler Trucks says it’s targeting Level 4 automated driving technology – essentially skipping Level 3 because it believes it’s a safer way to go.
DTNA oulines strategies for connectivity, automation and electrification
Company’s vision is to be world’s leader in electric trucks
DOT Lists Highway Projects to Receive $1.5 Billion in Grants
The Department of Transportation has notified transportation-related committees of Congress which projects it has selected to receive approximately $1.5 billion in grant funding under the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program.
US 3PLs expect e-commerce, compliance, trucking to drive strong 2018
With respect to e-commerce, a new report by Armstrong & Associates estimates that e-commerce logistics costs in the United States reached $117.2 billion in 2017. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
Strong market demand, tightening capacity, …
Daimler to open automated truck R&D center
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks announced today the creation of an Automated Truck Research and Development Center, which will be located at its new headquarters in Portland, Ore. The ne w center will be dedicated to further developing automated drivin…
NVOCCs signing contracts to lock up chassis capacity
Non-vessel operating common carriers are signing exclusive deals with chassis providers, counting on these deals to offer shippers more reliable service at a lower cost. Truckers are worried that these restrictive contracts will increase chassi…
Kilograms, Pounds, Tridems, Spread Tandems, and Weight Laws
Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg takes a look at a multi-axle flatbed, and a “split tandem” that’s still in his memory.
Geotab Marketplace Adds Three Telematics Solutions
Geotab has added three mobile apps for asset tracking, preventive maintenance, and driver behavior to its Marketplace platform, the Toronto-based telematics provider has announced.
Spot Truckload Capacity Tightens at Start of June
Demand outpaced capacity during the week including Memorial Day as the number of truck posts on DAT Solutions network load boards dropped 18% while load posts fell just 9% over the past week, according to newly released figures.