With a 3.5% increase year-over-year and over $700 billion in revenue, the trucking industry has seen some healthy growth in recent years. Yet, they must keep up with where the future in the industry is headed, and that is switching from diesel to electric energy. There are some factors which…
The self-driving truck company TuSimple has successfully and without incident delivered letters and packages for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Between the Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas distribution centers the automated truck turned a 48 hour venture into a quick 22 hour delivery. On board this autonomous long haul…
In 2018, Comdata Inc., a FLEETCOR company, rolled out a new app called OnRoad and their program is reaching milestones. With their app/card system combo, over 40,000 cards are being used out there on the road along with over 10,000 people using the app every day. This system helps drivers…
In a world where information is key it’s no wonder trucking companies are adopting telematics in order to further advance their efficiency and productivity. In the following report, they talk about five ways telematics are changing the way trucking companies operate. These include; asset tracking, maintenance management, monitoring driver behavior,…
The health of your tires is very important and according to the Technology and Maintenance Council of the ATA (American Trucking Associations) under inflation of a commercial vehicle tire increases tread wear and reduces the life of the tire, resulting in an increase of costs for drivers and fleets. Besides…
Earlier this month, in Burley, Idaho, the NewCold company opened a 180,000-square-foot facility worth $90 million. Employing 100 people, this is one of the nation’s largest cold storage warehouses. This facility is using advanced technology with its conveyance and stacking systems for loading and unloading trucks. The warehouse is kept…
According to a recent study, the current fear of truckers losing their jobs to automated trucking is unnecessary. This study shows the number of truck drivers who could be affected by automation is smaller than what has been assumed and projected by the media and other sources. It also shows…
TuSimple, the autonomous trucking company, and Pima Community College of Tucson, Ariz., have joined forces and created a new certificate program. This program, titled the “Autonomous Vehicle Driver and Operations Specialist,” begins in September. In order to continue building knowledge about driving a truck, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License…
A leading maker of commercial buses and trucks, Navistar, is expanding its manufacturing facilities in Huntsville, AL. It’s plan is to produce the next generation of diesel engines with TRATON (a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group) , adding to its line of next-gen products. Along with this large capital investment,…
ZF Group, a leader in automotive safety systems, has added automated steering technology to further help drivers stay safe while on the road. Just like the lane-keeping technologies on many newer passenger vehicles, this new technology warns truck drivers when they are veering out of their lanes. By using cameras…