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Daimler takes deliberate approach to driverless trucks
While startups announce deployment tests of highly autonomous trucks, Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are unapologetic about their deliberative approach..
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The Daily Dash: Dual hurricanes threaten Gulf; carriers benefiting from freight volumes
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a pair of potential hurricanes have the Gulf Coast in their sights early next week. Plus, carriers continue…
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The Daily Dash: Freight volumes rising; and Florida man takes a wild semi ride
Even as more states roll back their reopenings as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the country, there is some evidence that the strong freight…
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Mack starts early builds of medium-duty trucks
Early units of new Mack MD Series medium-duty trucks are coming together in a former comic book publishing factory near Roanoke, Virginia.
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Business
The Daily Dash: Freight volumes paint picture of a stronger third quarter
No one knows how long freight will continue to break new records; only time will tell.
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Innovative fleets taking advantage of open-platform technology
Open-platform technologies are allowing innovative trucking fleets to create custom technology solutions that increase driver productivity and improve customer service.
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Company earnings
Daimler previews Q2 earnings upside surprise
Better-than-expected performance across the board buoys Daimler prospects. Job cuts are a big part of the picture in a preview of second-quarter earnings.
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Mexico trade groups create monthly truck industry report
Mexico’s new "Administrative Registry of the Automotive Industry of Heavy Vehicles” will contain monthly data from trucking companies, including wholesale and retail sales, as well…
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Driver issues
Carrier ties bankruptcy to soaring insurance rates, fatal crash
Deluxe Express filed for bankruptcy protection, citing skyrocketing insurance rates, fatal crash.
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Xos electric truck startup edging toward low-volume production
Though it no longer can call itself Thor Trucks, electric truck startup Xos is progressing toward regular production with a modular platform aimed at winning…
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