Efforts to include trucking-centric provisions in autonomous vehicle legislation that a committee will consider Oct. 4 were applauded by American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear.
October 3, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsAutonomousTCA
Australia Expands Use of Caterpillar鈥檚 Self-Driving Truck Technology
Self-driving truck technology being developed by Caterpillar Inc. at its Tucson, Ariz., division headquarters will soon be used more extensively by iron ore mines in Australia
October 3, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Wabco Finalizes Purchase of Meritor鈥檚 Share in Joint Venture
Wabco Holdings Inc. has completed its $250 million purchase of Meritor Inc.鈥檚 stake in their joint venture, formalizing the end of the 27-year arrangement.
October 3, 2017GovernmentBusinessTechnology
Cummins to Develop Next-Generation Engine for Military Combat Vehicles
Cummins Inc. signed a $47.4 million contract to develop and demonstrate a technologically advanced engine for the next generation of U.S. combat vehicles.
October 2, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Oct. 2: Seriously, ELD Mandate Is Happening
Failed attempts in court and on Capitol Hill to delay the upcoming electronic logging device mandate have done little to discourage critics of the rule who continue to push for a delay. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
October 2, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
2017 North American Commercial Vehicle Show Live Blog
Let this page be your what's-happening-right-now guide to NACV 2017. Our live blog will capture photos, videos, tweets and latest headlines from the exhibit hall, press conferences and group sessions.
October 2, 2017BusinessTechnology
TQL Updates Its Freight Brokerage App
Total Quality Logistics has updated its freight brokerage app to allow owner-operators to find and book loads.
September 29, 2017BusinessTechnology
XPO Pilot Testing Last-Mile Web Service
XPO Logistics is testing a web service that allows people who purchased appliances, furniture or other large items to track deliveries and receive e-mail or text message alerts about whether the driver is on time or delayed due to traffic or weather.
September 29, 2017BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomousTCA
Delphi Spins Off, Renames Self-Driving Car Efforts as Aptiv
Delphi鈥檚 self-driving car efforts in Pittsburgh and elsewhere will go by a new name, the company announced Sept. 27.
September 28, 2017