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Uber Freight Q4 market update reveals latest trucking, LTL + cross-border trends

Uber Freight Q4 market update reveals latest trucking, LTL + cross-border trends

| November 19, 2024

U.S. trucking supply and demand remains the same; and routing guides are holding strong As the end of the year approaches, logistics teams will need to begin preparing strategies and reviewing forecasts for 2025. The key to staying ahead of disruption and remaining competitive now and in the new year is to build and maintain […]

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Nuro Goes Driverless in Three Cities, Advances Capabilities of the Nuro Driver

Nuro Goes Driverless in Three Cities, Advances Capabilities of the Nuro Driver

| November 19, 2024

Mature, capable, and road-tested, the AI-first Nuro Driver system provides automotive manufacturers and mobility companies with foundational technology for transporting people and goods  Nuro, a leader in autonomous driving technology, announced a significant expansion of its L4 driverless capabilities using zero-occupant vehicles, powered by the AI-enabled Nuro Driver™ system. This expansion—covering multiple cities in two […]

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 1.2% in October

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 1.2% in October

| November 19, 2024

Measure of Trucking Activity Up in Three of Past Four Months Trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in October, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, the third increase since July. “The slow, and choppy, climb off of the bottom continued in October,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Since hitting […]

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Verizon Connect report highlights fleet tech adoption, ROI gains, and safety improvements

Verizon Connect report highlights fleet tech adoption, ROI gains, and safety improvements

| November 18, 2024

Fleet technology is making significant strides in reducing costs, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving safety Verizon Connect released its fifth annual Fleet Technology Trends Report, conducted in partnership with Bobit Business Media, and based on responses from 543 fleet management professionals. The report highlights how fleet management technology continues to serve as a dependable asset for […]

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FTR Reports October U.S. Trailer Net Orders at 15,970 Units Below Expectations

FTR Reports October U.S. Trailer Net Orders at 15,970 Units Below Expectations

| November 18, 2024

The challenging truck freight environment continues to weigh on U.S. trailer demand U.S. trailer net orders in October rose 34% month-over-month (m/m) to 15,970 units, reflecting typical seasonal trends, but were down 55% year-over-year (y/y). This result marks the lowest October net order total since FTR’s trailer data tracking began in 2013. Despite the opening […]

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Spot load posts fell 9%, while truck posts held firm 

Spot load posts fell 9%, while truck posts held firm 

| November 18, 2024

DAT reported the market for spot truckload freight cooled slightly last week, with fewer loads posted for all three equipment types Freight Trends from DAT One and DAT iQSpot market data for Nov 10-16, 2024 (Week 46) Spot load posts fell 9%, while truck posts held firm The market for spot truckload freight cooled slightly last […]

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