Business Management One in five trucks in U.S. could be autonomous by 2034: Roland Berger September 12, 2023 Global consulting firm Roland Berger believes that by 2034, 20-30% of trucks on American roads will be autonomous. But to get there, fleet operations and relationships with OEMs will have…
Technology Loadsmith to use Kodiak autonomous tech in new freight network June 23, 2023 Loadsmith, a third-party logistics platform based in Denver, Col., has announced plans to equip 800 trucks with Kodiak’s autonomous vehicle technology – establishing the foundation for the Loadsmith Freight Network…
Human Resources Trucking appointments for the week of May 29 May 29, 2023 Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. And the latest installment includes appointments at Isuzu Commercial Truck of America and a new hire at Kodiak Robotics.
Trucks Kodiak upfits electric Peterbilt with self-driving system May 2, 2023 Kodiak Robotics is showing at ACT Expo what it claims is the first autonomous fully electric Class 8 truck. The Peterbilt 579EV is equipped with Kodiak…
Human Resources Kodiak Robotics appoints Reed as COO January 19, 2023 Self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics announced the appointment of former USA Truck CEO James Reed to the role of chief operating officer. James Reed (Photo: Kodiak Robotics) “As the former…
Equipment Ikea working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous trucking project October 18, 2022 Ikea is piloting autonomous freight deliveries in Texas using a Kodiak Robotics autonomous truck. The partnership began Aug. 8, with products delivered seven days a week between a distribution center…
Business Management Werner working with Kodiak on autonomous truck lane September 29, 2022 Werner Enterprises is working with Kodiak Robotics to test self-driving trucks on a lane between Dallas, Texas, and Lake City, Fla. The trucks completed four trips, with a human safety…
Equipment CVSA considers how to enforce safety on driverless trucks July 21, 2021 When SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks take to the road without safety drivers in the cab, how will they react to law enforcement? Will they be able to respond to…
Equipment Bridgestone invests in autonomous trucking firm Kodiak Robotics June 16, 2021 Bridgestone Americas has invested in autonomous trucking firm Kodiak Robotics, and will integrate its smart-sensing tire technologies into the company’s Level 4 autonomous trucks. The two companies will pilot future…
