09 Oct E-Commerce Spike Likely to Outlast COVID-19 Pandemic, Experts Say COVID-19 has accelerated the growth of e-commerce, a trajectory that could have significant implications for the trucking sector even after the pandemic passes. Read more...
09 Oct Einride Readies US Test for Automated Podlike Truck Einride plans to expand its range of podlike self-driving trucks and launch a pilot program in the U.S. with tire manufacturer Bridgestone. Read more...
09 Oct Carrier, AWS Collaborate on Food and Medicine Transportation Amazon Web Services and Carrier Global Corp. announced Oct. 8 a multiyear agreement to develop a cold chain operations platform. Read more...
09 Oct Ware2Go Launches FulfillmentVu Technology Platform Ware2Go launched a new technology platform Oct. 8 that combines warehouse management systems to help merchants meet customer expectations across all sales channels. Read more...
09 Oct CSA Reform Bill Introduced in US House Legislation meant to facilitate the employment of drivers through the use of accurate safety data was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more...
09 Oct Utah DOT Opens Runaway Truck Ramp The Utah Department of Transportation unveiled a newly constructed truck escape system that is meant to serve commercial motor vehicle operators navigating a challenging intersection. Read more...
09 Oct Penske Truck Leasing Expands in Vermont Penske Truck Leasing announced it opened a new facility in Essex Junction, Vt., to offer full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance services. Read more...
09 Oct REG to Expand Renewable Diesel Refinery Capacity Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced plans to expand capacity at its Geismar, La., renewable diesel refinery by between 250 million to 340 million gallons annually with construction expected to begin in 2021 with “mechanical completion” in 2023. Read more...
09 Oct Sysco Tests Freightliner eCascadia in California Sysco Corp. announced it is testing in California an all-electric Freightliner eCascadia from Daimler Trucks North America. Read more...
09 Oct Considerations for Hydrogen-Electric Trucks Hydrogen will likely end up as the dominant fuel for longhaul trucks one or more decades from now, according to experts at familiar component suppliers and truck manufacturers. Nikola Motor Co. agrees, as one of the first entrants into this arena, with a whole new vehicle architecture. Read more...