Eventually the goal is to use Nvidia’s more advanced DRIVE AV platform, which includes a sensor suite of cameras, radar and lidar, to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicle capabilities.
October 28, 2025Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Uber to Deploy 100,000 Nvidia-Powered Robotaxis
As part of the collaboration, Stellantis will be among the first automakers to deliver at least 5,000 Nvidia-powered robotaxis for Uber’s operations in the U.S. and internationally.
October 28, 2025Ruan to Be First to Roll Out Clarios IdleLess Battery System
Des Moines, Iowa-based Ruan is deploying the technology system — which aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions — after running a 50-truck pilot program over the summer.
October 28, 2025VTNA Extends Sponsorship of America’s Road Team Through 2026
Members of America's Road Team — known as captains — are selected for their exemplary safety records and commitment to trucking. VTNA has sponsored the program since 2002.
October 28, 2025Cummins, Caterpillar to Get Boost From Data Center Boom
Cummins' and Caterpillar's revenue will nearly double in the next three years from selling backup generators to help power U.S. data centers, according to UBS.
October 28, 2025Trucking Leaders Balance AI Promise and Workforce Risks
Trucking is embracing artificial intelligence to reduce costs and improve safety, but company leaders warn that carriers must balance efficiency gains against legitimate concerns.
October 28, 2025Volvo’s Next VNL Autonomous Trucks Enter Production Soon
The autonomous trucks will be manufactured at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley production plant in Dublin, Va. The first batch was built there in the final quarter of 2024.
October 28, 2025Sammy Hagar Performs Surprise Show at Daimler Truck Event
Legendary rock musician Sammy Hagar performed a surprise show for trucking industry executives and their guests at Daimler Truck North America’s 2025 Customer Appreciation Event.
October 28, 2025Transtex Launches Edge Cabflex Aerodynamic Cab Extender
Transtex has launched a flexible aerodynamic cab extender fairing designed to reduce trucking fleets’ operating costs by improving durability and enhancing fuel efficiency.
October 28, 2025SuperTruck 2 Might Be DOE’s Final Concept Fleet
With funding for DOE's SuperTruck program apparently halted, the concept trucks developed during SuperTruck 2 may stand as the final fully realized concept trucks the program produced.
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