One of the four family members involved in the founding of the company, he was gone by the time it merged with Swift.
Labor groups tell DOT that automated vehicle policy should not be based on industry self-regulation.
FreightWaves is bringing back its in-person events this year with the F3: Future of Freight Festival in November, celebrating all things freight in a communitywide celebration throughout the city of Chattanooga.
Motional, the Hyundai-backed autonomous vehicle developer, announced that it is now testing vehicles with no driver in the seat.
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As rideshare has plummeted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lyft has had to chart a new path forward in the next decade. That path features a reliance on autonomous vehicles and e-commerce deliveries.
Hyundai’s concept vehicle TIGER represents the automaker’s vision of last-mile delivery in both urban and remote environments.
FreightWaves has announced the launch of Modern Shipper. The editorial brand will provide news and information about e-commerce, the gig economy and the important roles each plays in the supply chain.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the U.S. DOT has laid out its strategic plan for safely deploying autonomous trucks and passenger vehicles. Plus, LTL volumes stayed strong in December, and XPO names the head of its logistics spinoff.
Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent dive into technological advances and the timeline for deploying AV technology.
Walmart pilot to remove safety drivers from behind the wheel of trucks manufactured by Gatik, the autonomous box truck company.
Uber (NYSE: UBER) is handing over its troubled self-driving vehicle unit to Amazon-backed Aurora as the tech giant continues to unload unprofitable business divisions and the industry moves away from robotaxis to autonomous trucking and food delivery. As part of the equity deal, Uber will invest $400 million in Aurora and get a 26% stake […]
Waymo’s John Verdon talks about the future of self-driving technology with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME Fully autonomous vehicles may seem like an idea only the Jetsons could fathom, but it’s a concept that is well within reach of the trucking industry. Waymo LLC has been working on this technology for more […]
Self-driving trucks will drastically cut down on the need for truck drivers, while also disrupting allied segments like insurance, fuel stations and truck stops.
Tesla’s new 4680 battery is the automaker’s big breakthrough in the company’s quest to create a more affordable electric car, officials said.
Autonomous trucking software developer Ike announced a partnership to deploy level 4 driverless trucks.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an online portal allowing the public to track on-road testing of autonomous vehicles.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Roadrunner Transportation exits the truckload business; a road for autonomous vehicles only; and NFI makes a large acquisition.
Cavnue, a Sidewalk Infrastructure Labs subsidiary, will build a 40-mile corridor in Detroit featuring dedicated lanes for autonomous vehicles.
Daimler Trucks North America has named Rainer Müller-Finkeldei the new senior vice president of engineering and technology.
