Motive, Platform Science team up to serve FirstFleet

Integrated fleet operations platform Motive and fleet technology provider Platform Science have joined forces to serve carrier FirstFleet. FirstFleet is bringing together Motive’s AI dashcam and Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle…

Mullen Automotive to roll out 150 Class 3 EV trucks, begin Class 1 EV van production  

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive announced it is on track to produce 150 Class 3 EV trucks through December 2023. It is also on track to begin Class 1…

Teletrac Navman rolls out AI-based TN360 Transport

Connected mobility platform provider Teletrac Navman unveiled TN360 Transport – an AI based integrated solution. The platform offers features designed to streamline operations, enhance safety, ensure…

Dragonfly Energy introduces all-electric APU

Deep cycle lithium-ion battery supplier Dragonfly Energy has introduced the Battle Born All-Electric APU (auxiliary power unit). The lithium-ion battery system provides ample wattage to run…

Lytx unveils weather hazard alerts

Video safety and video telematics provider Lytx rolled out its weather hazard alerts, available to all clients as a project within the Lytx Lab tab in…

Trucking announcements: BCTA golf event helps charity, Stertil-Koni hires marketing manager

Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes B.C. Trucking Association’s annual golf tournament, Stertil-Koni appointing a marketing manager and Grote Industries…

Manifest

Manifest  brings together the ecosystem of those innovating and transforming end-to-end supply chain and logistics…

Macdonald-King to lead Greenlane

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), NextEra Energy Resources, and BlackRock’s Climate Infrastructure business (BlackRock) have appointed Patrick Macdonald-King as chief executive officer of Greenlane, a commercial…

Blue Water Bridge work to end early

Rehabilitation work on the First Blue Water Bridge will be completed a couple of days ahead of schedule on Oct. 3, instead of the planned Oct. 5 end date, the…

GLS Group appoints Pfaff as CEO

Global parcel services provider GLS Group (General Logistics Systems), that includes wholly-owned subsidiary GLS Canada, has appointed Dr. Karl Pfaff as its new chief executive officer, effective Oct. 1.

AI provides carriers tools to do more with less

Technology can be disruptive for a while but finding a balance will help the transportation industry roll ahead. Artificial intelligence (AI) creates space for humans to perform tasks they are…

Autonomous trucks target carrier capability augmentation

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) that are steadily making inroads into the transportation industry will not replace drivers, but instead augment carrier capabilities. AVs will allow carriers to take on more freight…

Driving connection creates data optimization, Trimble CEO Painter says

Trimble is skating to where the proverbial puck is going to be by driving connection. “Connecting users to stakeholders of data is imperative to see where that puck is going,”…

Trucking Announcements: Trimac opens HQ, Freels joins Trucking HR Canada

Each week, TruckNews.com identifies notable announcements including events, appointments, and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment in this feature includes Trimac’s new headquarters, Trucking HR Canada’s new director of communications,…

Transparency, data are keys to driver buy-in for safety programs

Truck drivers are more likely to buy into safety discussions that are clearly communicated and transparent — leading to the all-important return on related investments, speakers stressed during a Truckload…