Amazon re-shaping ‘final mile’ and beyond

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Amazon -- the bookseller that transformed into the world’s largest online retailer – has been transforming the way goods are trucked to market. And not just the freight that rolls through its distribution centers. Thank (or blame) the need for speed.

Uninformed staff a weak link in cybersecurity

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Connected objects are increasingly becoming a part of our business, our vehicles, and our lives, and with that comes an increased potential to be hacked. Whether an…

‘Safety is not a department, it’s a way of life’

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- A good record on safety is no accident. It takes a combination of commitment, planning, and action. That was a central theme during a Truckload Carriers Association presentation

Time Trials: ELDs and our experience so far

TORONTO, Ont. -- Three months in, the worst of the American ELD rollout is probably behind us. Some fleets have discovered that the devices they bought at the very last minute didn't work as advertised. Inspectors were flummoxed by some devices ...

Electric truck will exceed expectations: Musk

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Elon Musk says the fully electric Tesla truck will be better than previously thought. The CEO of the electric vehicle company said he was “optimistic” new specs on the truck would exceed previously released versions.

Waymo putting semi-autonomous Class 8’s on Atlanta roads this week

ATLANTA, Ga. – Self-driving trucks are hitting the road in the United States this week, hauling freight in a live test of the technology.