Telematics & Fleet Tracking
Kodiak Delivers Customer-Owned Autonomous RoboTrucks to Atlas Energy Solutions
Completes 100 Loads of Proppant with First-Ever Driverless Commercial Semi-Truck Service Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading autonomous truck developer, and Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) (“Atlas”) announced that Atlas has completed the delivery of 100 loads of proppant with its two RoboTrucks, semi-trucks equipped with the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s self-driving system. This milestone marks […]
Samsara Expands Its Strategic Collaboration with Stellantis and Enables Access to Millions of Connected Vehicles Across Europe
The collaboration will give businesses across Europe seamless access to vehicle data thanks to the Mobilisights data platform Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), Connected Operations Cloud®, announced a landmark integration with Mobilisights, the Data as a Service Company of Stellantis, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. The collaboration will provide businesses across Europe with seamless, hardware-free access […]
Mothership and Rectangle Provide Real-Time Freight Matching and Tracking
Partnership helps carriers track shipments and trips online Mothership, a tech marketplace matching freight with top carriers for more reliable, lightning-fast deliveries nationwide, announced a partnership with Rectangle, the logistics platform unifying data and communications, to help carriers and logistics providers manage orders, share real-time tracking details and automate documents on Flexport and other platforms. Mothership […]
People
Sean Duffy Sworn In as Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation
Upon arrival at USDOT headquarters, Secretary Duffy’s first act was signing a memorandum directing staff to start the process of resetting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards Sean Duffy was officially sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Secretary Duffy was administered the oath of office by Supreme […]
Motive Brings on Chirag Shah as CFO; Reports Record Business Growth Fueled by Enterprise Demand for AI-Powered Operations
Enterprise annual recurring revenue increased 64% year-over-year and enterprise net revenue retention is more than 127% Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, announced that Chirag Shah has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With nearly two decades of expertise in strategic finance and operational leadership, Chirag will be instrumental in strengthening Motive’s financial […]
Netradyne® Raises $90 Million in Series D Funding Led by Point72 Private Investments
Capital raised on unprecedented growth in the commercial fleet industry, Netradyne’s global expansion will help accelerate advances in industry-leading AI and support a rapidly growing customer base Netradyne, SaaS provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, announced the close of a $90 million Series D round led by Point72 Private Investments with participation from […]
Autonomous
Kodiak Delivers Customer-Owned Autonomous RoboTrucks to Atlas Energy Solutions
Completes 100 Loads of Proppant with First-Ever Driverless Commercial Semi-Truck Service Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading autonomous truck developer, and Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) (“Atlas”) announced that Atlas has completed the delivery of 100 loads of proppant with its two RoboTrucks, semi-trucks equipped with the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s self-driving system. This milestone marks […]
Oshkosh Corporation Wins CES Picks Award from TWICE for Autonomous Refuse Robot
Oshkosh recognized for its innovative Hail-able Autonomous Refuse Robot – Electric (HARR-E), which will offer refuse and recycling pickup on-demand Oshkosh Corporation innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, recently announced it was selected as a winner in this year’s CES Picks Awards. Oshkosh was recognized for its Hail-able Autonomous Refuse Robot – Electric or HARR-E™. The […]
Uber Teams Up with NVIDIA to Accelerate Autonomous Mobility
Joint initiative will leverage NVIDIA’s new Cosmos platform and DGX Cloud to boost autonomous development Uber Technologies, Inc. and NVIDIA are collaborating on new solutions to support the development of AI-powered autonomous driving technology. “Generative AI will power the future of mobility, requiring both rich data and very powerful compute,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of […]
Brakes, Suspensions, Chassis
Mack Defense Receives Order for Trucks for the U.S. Army M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck Program
The Mack Granite HDT model features advanced technology including ABS, modern control interfaces for user-friendly operation, and active safety systems Mack Defense announced that the U.S. military has ordered 103 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs). The additional vehicles are part of the previously announced firm-fixed price $296 million contract over seven years that […]
Clarience Technologies Announces Addition of Ranger Design to Enhance Commercial Vehicle Upfit Solutions Capabilities
Ranger Design is renowned for its complete suite of upfitting solutions that enhance the efficiency and safety of work trucks. Its commitment to the customer experience through product quality, innovation, & reliability Clarience Technologies, a global provider of visibility and safety and digital technology solutions for transportation, adds Ranger Design, a leading manufacturer of high-quality […]
The Shyft Group to Merge with Aebi Schmidt Group to Create A Specialty Vehicles Leader
Highly Complementary Portfolios Create Opportunities to Better Serve Customers and Drive Competitive Growth The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) (“Shyft”), and Aebi Schmidt Group (“Aebi Schmidt”), announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger to create a leading specialty vehicles company positioned for outsized growth. Under the terms of the agreement, each outstanding share […]
Fuel & Oil
Trucker Path Community Names Top Truck Stops
Over 1 million commercial truck drivers recognize the best chain and independent facilities Tiffin River Service Plaza in West Unity, Ohio Wins Top Honors Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and most relied upon mobile app for North American truckers, announced today their annual ranking of truck stops based on offerings and customer service. The nation’s […]
Hyundai Motor America Wins Clean Transport Award Category at Supply Chain Excellence Awards USA
The use of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell technology further demonstrates Hyundai Motor Group’s ongoing commitment to responsible environmental stewardship Hyundai Motor America has been awarded The Clean Transport Award at the annual Supply Chain Excellence Awards USA, being recognized for its groundbreaking advancements in hydrogen mobility and clean logistics. Hyundai clearly distinguished itself among industry leaders […]
Continental Releases New Fuel-Efficient Retread
Fleets can expect up to 20 percent improved rolling resistance, translating to lower fuel consumption and reduced operational costs Continental, one of the largest tire suppliers in the world, has released a new fuel-efficient trailer retread, ContiTread HT, to the United States market. The ContiTread HT features an enhanced shoulder design that significantly increases the tread’s durability, particularly […]
Fleet Maintenance
Goodyear Fleet HQ Program Hits 5 Million Service Events Milestone
Supported by a network of 2,300+ service providers including Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC), it ensures most vehicles are back on the road in about two hours The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Fleet HQ program has now helped 5 million vehicles across North America increase uptime. Fleet HQ is Goodyear’s comprehensive service […]
Clarience Technologies Announces Addition of Ranger Design to Enhance Commercial Vehicle Upfit Solutions Capabilities
Ranger Design is renowned for its complete suite of upfitting solutions that enhance the efficiency and safety of work trucks. Its commitment to the customer experience through product quality, innovation, & reliability Clarience Technologies, a global provider of visibility and safety and digital technology solutions for transportation, adds Ranger Design, a leading manufacturer of high-quality […]
Trucker Path Community Names Top Truck Stops
Over 1 million commercial truck drivers recognize the best chain and independent facilities Tiffin River Service Plaza in West Unity, Ohio Wins Top Honors Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and most relied upon mobile app for North American truckers, announced today their annual ranking of truck stops based on offerings and customer service. The nation’s […]
Recent News
Used Truck and Farm Machinery Values Still Climbing as Construction Equipment Values Remain Steady
The Sandhills EVI for trucks, including used sleeper and day cabs, posted a 59.3% year-over-year value increase While inventory levels within Sandhills Global marketplaces have ticked back down in August after leveling off briefly, auction and asking values for used agricultural equipment and heavy-duty trucks are continuing a sharp ascent, according to a new Sandhills Global Market […]
MiX Telematics Announces Partnership with Navistar
Puts customers at the helm of their telematics solution MiX Telematics announced a new partnership with Navistar that aims to create even greater value for their customers. Through the partnership, MiX and Navistar plan to provide mutual customers with an enhanced and comprehensive combined data set. Customers and manufacturers reliance on telematics data has evolved over […]
Truckstop and Bloomberg Intelligence Survey Reveals Broker Optimism for Rising Spot Rates and Increased Demand
“Most brokers believe demand, rates and margins are poised to keep getting better,” said Lee Klaskow, senior freight transportation and logistics analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. The Bloomberg | Truckstop semi-annual freight broker survey shows brokers are optimistic about this year as demand and spot rates improved significantly in the second half of 2024. “Most brokers believe demand, […]
Spot truckload volumes end December on a positive trend
DAT reports national average spot rates increased for all three equipment types Demand for trucks on the spot market rose in December, suggesting solid retail and grocery sales ahead of the holidays, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service. The van and refrigerated Truckload […]
C.H. Robinson Revolutionizing Carrier Payments with New Tech
In collaboration with Triumph Financial, company sets a new standard in financial empowerment for carriers through rapid access to payments C.H. Robinson, the leading global logistics provider, announced the launch of C.H Robinson Financial™ —an innovative suite of digital payment solutions aimed to increase the speed of cash flow for carriers. Through its strategic relationship […]
GiraffeG4 Sentinel System LLC Unveils Innovative ‘Low Clearance’ Collision Mitigation App for Trucks
App offers real-time height detection and GPS integration, creating a comprehensive database of low-clearance locations across the U.S. and Canada GiraffeG4 Sentinel System LLC has launched a groundbreaking “low clearance” collision mitigation app designed specifically for trucks and RVs. This new app, part of the GiraffeG4 Sentinel System, is set to revolutionize how drivers avoid costly accidents […]
Altitude by Geotab Provides Aggregate Telematics Data to Help Identify High-Risk Roadway Segments and Improve Truck Safety on U.S. Highways
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute to lead FHWA-sponsored project using aggregate truck telematics insights from Altitude by Geotab The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), in collaboration with Altitude by Geotab, has been selected by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Freight Management to lead a key initiative aimed at improving truck safety on U.S. […]
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Contracted 1.1% in December
Measure of Trucking Activity Fell Two Consecutive Months Trucking activity in the United States contracted in December, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, the second decrease in as many months. “For the first time since March and April truck tonnage contracted for two consecutive months,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “Tonnage […]
Van Rates Continue to Rise in the Latest Week
Spot Market Insights From Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence Van Rates Continue to Rise in the Latest Week Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended January 3 showed continued holiday-related strengthening in broker-posted spot rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment as most of the week included the period between Christmas […]
Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA Partner to Deploy Driverless Trucks at Scale
Long-term manufacturing deal will power thousands of driverless trucks with NVIDIA DRIVE Thor Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by the next-generation NVIDIA DRIVE Thor system-on-a-chip (SoC). NVIDIA’s DRIVE Thor and DriveOS will be integrated into the Aurora Driver, an SAE L4 autonomous driving system […]
AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires St. Louis-based Krupp Trucking
Strategic deal strengthens global freight forwarder’s position in technology logistics market AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has completed an agreement to purchase Krupp Trucking LLC’s (“Krupp”) business. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the St. Louis-based freight forwarder specializing in the transportation of high-value goods, […]
RTA Drives Fleet Innovation and Surpasses $240 Million in Client Savings Since 2017
RTA’s fleet management information system and consulting services deliver big savings for fleets across industries, saving an average of 2.5 years of working hours per client RTA: The Fleet Success Company – an industry leader in fleet maintenance and management systems, announces a major milestone in its mission to help fleets succeed. Since Josh Turley, grandson […]
Torc Signs Lease Agreement for New Autonomous Truck Hub in Dallas-Fort Worth Area for Testing and Commercial Operations
New space in AllianceTexas will support the growth and development of Torc’s autonomous driving product Torc, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, announced the company has signed a leasing agreement for a facility located in Hillwood’s AllianceTexas development that will serve as Torc’s autonomous truck hub […]
Smart Eye Launches New AIS+ Introducing Key Functionality to Its Fleet Driver Safety System
AIS+ offers real-time haptic alerts and optional video recording, setting a new standard in driver safety while preserving privacy Smart Eye, the world’s leading developer of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), unveiled AIS+, the latest evolution of its award-winning safety system for small-volume OEMs and aftermarket installation in vehicle fleets. Designed to improve driver safety, AIS+ […]
Trimble and Qualcomm Deliver Precise Positioning Solutions for Automotive OEMs and heavy trucking
High-level accuracy designed to enhance safety and improve performance for ADAS and C-V2X applications TrimbleⓇ has extended its technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to deliver precise positioning solutions for automated vehicles ranging from automobiles to heavy trucking. Trimble’s precise positioning engine, Trimble ProPointⓇ Go™, will be integrated with the SnapdragonⓇ Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2, a key platform […]
BeyondTrucks Streamlines EDI Transaction Management Processes with Orderful Partnership
BeyondTrucks and Orderful solution brings EDI workflow into an updated, intuitive and timesaving format BeyondTrucks, a transportation management system provider that delivers streamlined operations to private and specialty fleets through a connected and configurable platform, has announced a partnership with Orderful to embed their Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Platform in the company’s multi-tenant SaaS Transportation Management […]
Women In Trucking Call for Nominations: 2025 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
The annual award recognizes exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the logistics and trucking industry The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truckstop, and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) are seeking nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award (DWLA). “This award highlights the remarkable talent and contributions of women who inspire and drive positive change […]
FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for December at 31,900 Units
North American Class 8 net orders in December totaled 31,900 units, down 7% month-over-month FTR reported that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in December totaled 31,900 units, down 7% month-over-month (m/m) yet a notable 23% increase year-over-year (y/y). This figure slightly outperformed seasonal expectations, surpassing the seven-year December average of 29,716 net orders. […]
Estes Acquires 11 Terminals, 1,215 Doors from Former Yellow Corp
Property closings slated for early 2025 add to over 700 net-positive doors in 2024 Estes, the largest, privately owned freight carrier in North America, has been approved by the court to complete the purchase of 11 additional terminals from former Yellow Corp., including seven owned properties and four leased terminals across the country. Once these […]
Women In Trucking Association Announces its January 2025 Member of the Month
Alyssa Briggs as its January 2025 Member of the Month. At only 24 years old, Briggs has been a trailer mechanic at XPO, Inc. for nearly four years The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Alyssa Briggs as its January 2025 Member of the Month. At only 24 years old, Briggs has been a […]
Cenntro Receives Order for Metro MR for the Japanese Market
500 Unit Order for Customized Metro MR Vehicles May Position Cenntro to Capitalize on Additional Opportunities in Key Market Cenntro Inc. electric commercial vehicle company with advanced, market-validated, and purpose-built vehicles, announced its manufacturing facility, Zhejiang Cenntro Machinery Co., Ltd., secured an order for 500 customized Metro MR vehicles exclusively for the Japanese market. We […]
Torc and Aeva Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate the Development of Autonomous Truck Technology
Newly Expanded Collaboration on Sensing Data and Sharing of a Freightliner Cascadia Vehicle Platform to Strengthen Safety and Reliability of Autonomous Trucks Aeva®next-generation sensing and perception systems, and Torc, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, announced an expansion of their collaboration to advance the development of a […]
Hybus Selects Netradyne to Ramp-up Safety in Luxury Bus Transportation with AI-Powered Driver•i Technology
Netradyne’s Driver•i technology combines cutting-edge AI with advanced analytics to provide real-time monitoring and actionable insights into driver behavior Netradyne, AI-powered fleet and driver safety solutions, and Hybus, a pioneer in the luxury bus and passenger transportation sector in India, team up to bring the latest road safety technology to inter-city passenger transportation. Through this collaboration, Hybus […]
November truckload volumes lagged robust October
Van and flatbed TVI were down 1% and 5%, respectively After gaining momentum throughout the year, last month’s spot truckload freight volumes retreated to their lowest point since January, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service. The DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) declined for […]
Spot load and truck posts eased last week
The number of loads on the DAT One marketplace fell to 1.89 million last week, down 14.7% Freight Trends from DAT One and DAT iQ. Spot market data for Dec 7-13, 2024 (Week 50) Van linehaul rate increased for the fifth straight weekSpot load and truck posts eased last week. The number of loads on […]
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for October Reflects a More Balanced Market
Forecast for freight volume next year is a bit weaker than it was previously, but we also have tightened our capacity assumption a bit based on preliminary government data regarding trucking employment FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for October improved to 0.49 from -2.47 in September, indicating improved conditions for carriers. Stronger utilization, lower capital costs, […]
Dragonfly Energy and Stevens Transport, Inc. Champion Fleet Hybridization with Battle Born® All-Electric APU Deal
Stevens Transport has committed to transitioning its entire fleet of 2,500 trucks to Dragonfly Energy’s lithium power solutions Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. energy storage and battery technology, has secured a large purchase order for delivery of the Company’s Battle Born® All-Electric APUs from Stevens Transport, Inc., (“Stevens Transport”) one of the largest temperature-controlled freight carriers […]
Christmas Spirit Delivered One Truckload at a Time
Trees for Troops Celebrates 20 Years of Giving Trees to Military Families Tis the season for giving, and FedEx is helping the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation deliver holiday happiness to military families across the U.S. This year marks a milestone year of the Trees for Troops program. Over the last two decades, more than 300,000 Christmas […]
AtoB Partners with Maverik to Offer Discounts to Fuel Card Customers at Over 840 Locations
New partnership expands fuel card network, delivering significant fleet and over-the-road discounts to customers across 20 states AtoB, the fintech payments platform modernizing the trucking industry’s financial systems, announced a new partnership with Maverik—Adventure’s First Stop. The collaboration expands AtoB’s comprehensive fuel card network, giving customers even more discounts at 840+ Maverik and Kum & […]
Idrive Global Becomes IdriveAI, Has Record-Breaking 2024
Features include real-time analytics, vehicle tracking, driver behavior monitoring, predictive risk alerts, and customizable reporting 2024 has been a successful and busy year for Idrive. To reflect its growing prominence in the artificial intelligence (AI) led vehicle telematics industry, Idrive Global has rebranded itself as IdriveAI. “We have been focused on AI for a long […]
Motorcoach Industry Rebounds with Strength
Resilience and Recovery Shine in the 2024 Motorcoach Census The American Bus Association Foundation (ABAF) today released the highly anticipated 2024 Motorcoach Census, providing a comprehensive analysis of the motorcoach industry in the United States and Canada for the year 2023. The report, conducted by Tourism Economics, underscores the industry’s remarkable resilience and recovery in […]
Wreaths Across America 2024 Escort to Arlington Route
Chevrolet has also sponsored 4,000 veterans’ wreaths for placement at Arlington National Cemetery to help honor our nation’s veterans What has become known as the country’s longest veterans’ parade – Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” – kicks off on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The official route, which can be viewed here, will travel down the […]
Autonomous Driving Technology Leader Plus Adds H.E.L.P.® Alerts in Preparation for Launch of Commercial Driverless Trucking Operations
H.E.L.P.® Alerts notify oncoming vehicles if a driverless truck powered by Plus becomes disabled Plus, a leading innovator in autonomous driving software solutions, announced a strategic partnership to integrate H.E.L.P.® Alerts from Emergency Safety Solutions (ESS) with Plus’s Level 4 autonomous trucking solution, SuperDrive™. This collaboration is a part of Plus’s mission to ensure its self-driving technology […]
Trucking’s Annual Congestion Costs Rise to $108.8 Billion
ATRI’s analysis also found that the trucking industry wasted over 6.4 billion gallons of diesel fuel in 2022 due to congestion, resulting in additional fuel costs of $32.1 billion Traffic congestion on U.S. highways added $108.8 billion in costs to the trucking industry in 2022 according to the latest Cost of Congestion study published by the American Transportation Research Institute […]
NIKOLA SECURES NEW HYLA LOCATION IN WEST SACRAMENTO
A significant step in HYLA’s plan to connect current HYLA stations to northern central California Nikola Corporation zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, proudly announces the securing of a new HYLA station located in West Sacramento, CA. Featuring a compact high-pressure hydrogen refueler, the station at 917 Stillwater Rd in West Sacramento, California, represents the […]
CALSTART Applauds EPA’s Actions to Authorize Leading States to Implement Critical Clean Cars and Trucks Programs
In response to this breaking news, CALSTART President and CEO, John Boesel, issued the following statement The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California’s waiver for the Advanced Clean Cars II and Heavy-Duty Omnibus standards, upholding states’ authority to implement and enforce stronger-than-federal protections to cut tailpipe pollution under the Clean Air Act to adopt and […]
Women In Trucking Association Announces ContinuedPartnership with Michelin North America, Inc.
In addition to providing critical financial support and leadership, the company actively participates in the association The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced that Michelin North America, Inc. has renewed its Gold Level Partnership. This partnership is crucial to the advancement of the mission of the non-profit organization to encourage the employment of women in […]
