Technology Bridgestone surpasses 200 million tire pressure sensor readings December 15, 2023 Bridgestone Americas’ Fleet Care tire monitoring services in the U.S. surpassed 200 million annual tire pressure readings in 2023. This marks the company’s highest annual total of tire pressure readings…
Business Management How will insurers respond to autonomous trucks? December 14, 2023 Highly autonomous trucks are beginning to roll out on specific U.S. routes, but the advancing technologies leave insurers with a new challenge. How do they adjust insurance policies to cover…
Equipment The Top 10 trucking innovations of 2023 December 14, 2023 Sluggish freight volumes, rising costs, ongoing parts shortages and supply chain disruptions, and falling rates resulting from excess capacity defined the trucking industry in 2023. But if you’re looking to…
Trucks Pete adds Fusion Stop and Auto-Go to Model 579 December 12, 2023 Peterbilt is now offering Fusion Stop and Auto-Go as part of its Bendix Fusion collision mitigation suite on the Model 579. The new feature aids drivers…
Technology Torc Robotics teams up with Uber Freight December 7, 2023 Torc Robotics — an independent Daimler Truck subsidiary that’s developing autonomous vehicles –announced a strategic partnership with Uber Freight. Through this agreement, Torc will leverage Uber Freight’s logistics network, representing US$18…
Technology TuSimple to wind down U.S. operations December 5, 2023 Autonomous truck maker TuSimple has announced it will reduce its U.S. workforce by about 150 positions, or 75%, and wind down U.S. operations. As part of its restructuring it will…
Technology Bestpass buys Fleetworthy Solutions November 28, 2023 Toll management company Bestpass has acquired Fleetworthy Solutions, giving it the ability to provide fleet safety, compliance and risk management offerings. Bestpass says the acquisitions, already completed, will allow it…
Other, Trucks Fontaine launches first ‘smart’ fifth wheel November 16, 2023 Fontaine Fifth Wheel has introduced the SmartConnect fifth wheel that confirms it’s locked and notifies fleets of potential maintenance requirements. “Think of it as a fifth wheel with a…
Other Motive tracker monitors range of equipment assets November 16, 2023 Motive has introduced a new tracking device for equipment ranging from trailers to smaller items such as generators. The Motive Asset Gateway Mini is 5.8”x3.3” and…
Software Aperia adds vehicle tracking to tire management platform November 16, 2023 Aperia Technologies is now offering vehicle asset tracking on its Halo Tire Management platform. It says the new offering provides fleets with an integrated tool for…
Equipment Target sectors that are easier to electrify, ATA’s Spear urges November 16, 2023 Focusing on sectors that are easier to electrify while building infrastructure along with the power grid is key to the electrification process, said Chris Spear, president and CEO of the…
Equipment BCTA’s Zeroing in on ZEV to be held Feb. 21 November 15, 2023 The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) will organize the second edition of Zeroing in on ZEV on Feb. 21, 2024, a summit showcasing the advancements in low- and zero-emission commercial vehicles.
Equipment Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Show returns to Moncton in 2025 November 14, 2023 The Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Show (ATLS) will return to Moncton in 2025. Held in conjunction with the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA), the event will run from May 9-10…
Business Management When shiny toys like Convoy don’t quite work November 14, 2023 Convoy, the darling digital broker that promised to disrupt the supply chain, has closed its doors. It looks like eliminating the middle man isn’t as easy in trucking as it…
Technology Autonomous trucks cutting a path in forestry sector November 13, 2023 In an untamed Quebec forest, a Canada lynx watches curiously from the bush as a platoon of Mack Granite logging trucks, one of them operated autonomously, passes by on a…
