In the video, which has drawn more than 11 million views since it was published to YouTube on March 15, Mark Rober runs six tests assessing Luminar's lidar technology against Tesla鈥檚 system.
March 17, 2025Trucking Industry Safety News
Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.
Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Gain Traction in Trucking
Significant technological advances in recent years have helped to increase demand for LRR tires.聽鈥淭hey鈥檙e just making the tires better and better all around,鈥 one trucking executive said.
March 17, 2025Mack Adds Allison Transmission to GuardDog Connect
Mack Trucks announced that starting in late Q2 2025, fleets using its GuardDog Connect with Allison Transmission products will gain streamlined access to Allison action plans.
March 13, 2025TMC Names First Distinguished Service Provider Recipients
The TMC Distinguished Service Provider Award was launched to highlight exceptional service providers within the trucking industry. Five people were named winners in this first year.
March 13, 2025Hyundai Translead Unveils New Trailer Tech and Products
CEO Sean Kenney led the TMC 2025 presentation on March 10, noting that the company's new lineup will enhance efficiency and connectivity across the industry.
March 13, 2025US Senate Confirms Nominations of Bradbury, Chavez-DeRemer
The Senate on March 11 confirmed Steven Bradbury as deputy secretary of DOT and on March 10 confirmed the nomination of former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Labor Department.
March 12, 2025Moving Industry Leaders Debate Business Growth Tactics
It was an exercise in good fun when four executives at independent moving companies sat at the front of a large audience for a lively debate about some of the moving industry鈥檚 hot topics.
March 11, 2025Waabi Says Virtual Robotrucks Give Real-World Results
Robotruck startup Waabi says its super-realistic virtual simulation is now accurate enough to prove the safety of its driverless big rigs without having to run them for miles on real roads.
March 11, 2025Tesla Semi, Smart Trailers and More Showcased at TMC
The Tesla Semi, an electric-powered trailer and a variety of connected vehicle technologies were among the innovations on display outside the Music City Center.
March 10, 2025VTNA Introduces Software Updates
VTNA is to begin sending remote software updates to customers鈥 vehicles via Volvo Connect, the OEM said March 10, including its revamped VNR regional-haul tractor and flagship VNL semi.
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