Bestpass buys Edmonton-based Drivewyze

Since entering into an official partnership with each other in early 2023, both Bestpass and Drivewyze wanted to take their relationship to the next level. That happened this morning, with…

OOIDA calls for artificial intelligence safety and oversight in trucking

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) safety and oversight. The department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency—Infrastructure is seeking input…

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Kodiak says Texas deal makes it first autonomous semi-trucking company with commercial operations

Kodiak Robotics says it is now running driverless trucks to transport frac sand in the Permian Basin of West Texas. The 21-mile route runs from an Atlas Energy Solutions depot…

Transflo acquires telematics assets of RMJ Technologies

Transflo has announced the acquisition of the telematics assets of RMJ Technologies. RMJ Tech offers fleet optimization services to government agencies and public companies in North America, areas in which…

Transportation technology, offshoring, among keys to success: Heather Devine

Heather Devine, the chief legal officer of Traffix, left little doubt about the theme of her latest legal update for the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) annual conference.

Waabi takes step closer to commercializing self-driving trucks

Canadian autonomous truck developer Waabi says US$200 million in funding just raised will allow it to launch fully driverless trucks next year. The funding round was led by Uber and…

Transport Canada building commercial vehicle test lab

Transport Canada has announced plans to build a new $29-million commercial vehicle laboratory at its Motor Vehicle Test Centre. The facility, available for Transport Canada and private sector testing, will…

Einride places Peterbilt’s largest-ever order of electric trucks

Autonomous truck maker Einride has placed an order for 150 Peterbilt Model 579EVs, representing Peterbilt’s largest order of electric trucks to date. “We are proud to announce this partnership with…

Hyundai, Plus automate Class 8 fuel cell truck

Hyundai announced it is working with autonomous trucking technology company Plus to develop North America’s first SAE Level 4 autonomous fuel-cell-electric truck. Hyundai’s Xcient hydrogen fuel cell vehicle serves as…

Forvia’s hydrogen storage solutions energize clean mobility goals

A company is investigating conformable pressure vessels and solid-state storage to accelerate hydrogen usage into the future of clean mobility. Packing two storage cylinders in a box wastes space. Manufacturing…

Kenworth showcases SuperTruck 2

Kenworth showed for the first time the results of its SuperTruck 2 initiative, claiming a 136% improvement in freight efficiency. The truck was displayed at ACT Expo and was developed…

DTNA outlines plans for expired battery packs

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) revealed at ACT Expo its plans to find secondary lives for the battery packs that power its electric trucks. The strategy involves repairing, remanufacturing, repurposing…

Volvo reveals first autonomous new VNL

When Volvo introduced its all-new VNL in January, it declared it would be the future platform for all things alternative fuels and autonomy. Just five months later, at ACT Expo,…

Volvo and Daimler create JV to enhance digital capabilities

Rivals Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have agreed to form a joint venture that will develop a software-defined vehicle platform to enhance their digital capabilities. The 50/50 joint venture will…