NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trucking has become an early adopter of AI, contrary to historical trends. Samsara data shows 87% of operations leaders already use it, with most planning to increase investment.
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ATA Economist Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing Pains
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello on Oct. 14 highlighted how the freight market is set to slowly improve as equipment and demand rebalance.
Tavares Addresses Stellantis’ Sales Drop, Management Shakeup
Stellantis, formed from the 2021 merger of France’s PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has faced challenges this year in both Europe and the U.S.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for October 14, 2024
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 14, 2024 print edition.
Iowa Extends Harvest Proclamation for Heavier Farm Loads
The proclamation enables vehicles transporting corn, hay, silage, soybeans, stover and straw to be overweight without a permit for the duration of it.
Former Tesla Executive McNeill Starts Firm to Run ETFs
Former Tesla Inc. and Lyft Inc. executive Jon McNeill is launching a firm that will run exchange-traded funds that focus on artificial intelligence and electrification.
Volvo Trucks Bolsters Maintenance Plan With AI
The Blue Service Contract AI models will act as an adaptive maintenance system that adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors like fuel consumption, idle time and oil samples.
Zoox Tests Autonomous Driving Ahead of Robotaxi Launch
Zoox is moving toward offering a driverless robotaxi service set to launch sometime next year in Las Vegas.
FlowBelow Announces Launch of New Tractor AeroKit
The company said its aerodynamic portfolio can allow fleets to achieve savings of up to 5.8 gallons of fuel for every 1,000 miles driven, or 2.4 cents per mile.
Renault, Stellantis See EV Sales Bounce Back on Lower Prices
Demand for electric vehicles is showing signs of recovering as prices for plug-in models are coming down, according to Stellantis NV and Renault SA.