Robotruck startup Waabi says its super-realistic virtual simulation is now accurate enough to prove the safety of its driverless big rigs without having to run them for miles on real roads.
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February Class 8 Truck Orders Drop 34% From Year-Ago Period
North American Class 8 truck orders in February remained below year-ago comparisons after a short uptick in December, according to ACT Research.
ATA Leader Chris Spear Addresses Trucking in the Trump Era
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is staying focused on the issues that matter to trucking amid the unsettled political and economic atmosphere in Washington.
States Want to Move Funds to Hard Infrastructure
As President Donald Trump pulls back on green funding, state officials are lobbying Congress to retain those dollars for other infrastructure projects like road and bridge repairs.
Trump Doubles Planned Tariffs on Canadian Steel, Aluminum
President Donald Trump said March 11 that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States’ northern neighbor.
Aperia, Goodyear Collaborate on Outsourced Tire Management
Aperia Technologies announced an exclusive agreement to supply its tire management technology to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s subscription-based Tires-as-a-Service program.
Nissan Appoints Espinosa to Succeed Uchida as CEO
Nissan named company insider Ivan Espinosa to replace CEO Makoto Uchida and helm the battered Japanese carmaker as it looks to secure a financial backer and stabilize its business.
Trump Says He’s Going to Buy a Tesla
After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump threw his support behind his adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars.
Greenlane Launches Technology Suite for Charging Sites
Truck refueling specialist Greenlane introduced a suite of technology products March 11 intended to support customers at the joint venture’s first facility.
Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
The Senate voted March 10 to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary, a Cabinet position that puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections.