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Autonomous Vehicles
Embark develops plug-and-play autonomous trucking system
Self-driving technology startup Embark Trucks develops a universal autonomous driving system that will work in semis from the four largest manufacturers.
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Microchip production shortages start impacting truck production
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is rotating downtime at two medium-duty truck plants as the shortage of microchips plaguing the automotive industry finally reaches truck…
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News
Transmission: Automotive shippers spared from worst of port congestion
Shippers are looking to speed up delivery and avoid long wait times by utilizing space on the East Coast. As a result, import volumes at…
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Transmission: Daimler playing catch-up on EVs
The German automaker wants to put all its time and energy into R&D and building infrastructure that supports the production of EVs, such as plant…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: What’s next for XPO and Brad Jacobs?
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, what comes next for Brad Jacobs and XPO? Plus, Transport America positions for the future and U.S. Xpress…
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News
Transmission: How long until Mexico intermodal volumes recover?
On Dec. 1, KCS announced that the blockades had officially come to an end. The Mexican economy has taken a hit due to the pandemic…
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Transmission: 40’ container rates do the Charleston
An increase in consumer demand is causing a container clog, with many ports and carriers running out of space. This surge has caused container prices…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: YRC taps loan agreement; Landstar’s CFO steps down
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, YRC announces changes, tapping of loan agreement, plus Landstar’s CFO suddenly stepped down and FreightWaves gets ready to…
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Parts shortage from Mexico slows Volvo plant in US
Volvo Cars is facing supply chain issues from factories in Mexico, according to CEO Hakan Samuelsson. Samuelsson said supplier issues in Mexico and lower demand…
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Fuel cells
Daimler, Volvo jump into fuel cell fray
Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group will work together on hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks, a pursuit both companies have previously shunned in favor…
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