Technology

Nikola Corp.’s hopes for a zero-emissions trucking future may be realized without the startup being part of it.

Predictive maintenance analytics for autonomous trucks could provide a reverse benefit for human-driven trucks.

Financially struggling Nikola Corp. wants shareholders to double the company’s authorized shares so it can pay its loans in stock.

Artificial intelligence, not magic, allows Merlin to operate small aircraft without a human pilot.

Driverless trucks have special needs that only humans can perform at terminals where they will drop and hook loads.

Lidar maker Ouster sued Chinese rival Hesai alleging patent infringement, a situation the company has experienced as a defendant.

Using the company’s platform, Repowr Connect, shippers, fleets and 3PLs can share their available assets with other network members, helping parties find on-demand capacity.

Companies that resemble an Expedia for airfreight are making their portals more accessible to logistics customers outside their home countries. Agents are watching for potential conflicts of interest.

ASL Aviation has several airlines that support express delivery companies and e-commerce retailers. It plans to serve them with drone delivery too.

Truck safety advocates and labor are at odds with big business over a request to loosen regulations for driverless trucks.

“We are looking to empower these independent contractors and truly treat them as owners of their businesses,” Luke Denny, co-founder and CEO, told FreightWaves.

Proterra Inc. and Ouster Inc. are just two of many technology startups and growth-stage companies struggling financially.

Kodiak Robotics was shooting for easier maintenance of its autonomous trucks but it made them appear more normal in the process.

“TrueTMS carries a price point that is affordable for a one- to 20-truck operator to purchase,” says T3 Tech’s George Thellman.

When John heard his trailer was missing, he was able to track the stolen property using his LandAirSea GPS and lead authorities to the thief. He saved the trailer, $300,000 worth of material and likely his reputation with his customer.

Trimble’s U.S. strengths have been combined with Transporeon’s overseas presence through a $1.98 billion acquisition.

Aurora Innovation says being “feature complete” on its autonomous truck software puts it on target for driverless runs in 2024.

Interstate Health’s CEO explains how addressing the needs of both truckers and travelers can make a highway care network work.

TuSimple plans driverless trucking on a commercial basis in Arizona next year – without a manufacturing partner.

“Our growth and potential were being hindered by manual processes and limited visibility into workflows,” US Cargo Brokers founder Adam Konopko said. “After adopting Ditat’s TMS, US Cargo experienced a complete transformation.”