Tom QuimbyAutonomousPronto focusing more on off-road autonomy as on-highway software challenges remainThough strides have been made in autonomous driving technology, software still "can't generalize and predict" as well as developers had hoped, said Pronto Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Ognen Stojanovski.January 31, 2023CompaniesCummins' first female product engineer retiring after nearly 40 years in a pioneering roleAmy Boerger, Cummins vice president and general manager of on-highway for North America, is retiring in March following a storied career. An EV owner, Boerger shared her thoughts on reducing emissions, diversity in the workplace, Covid and more.January 26, 2023TechnologySureCall booster improves cell phone signal in weak and dead areasLife on the road demands more connectivity than ever before. We tested a SureCall cell phone signal booster in areas with weak and no cell phone signals and got some surprising results.January 24, 2023Alternative powerPenske is 'huge proponent of renewable diesel'As pressure mounts to cut emissions, Penske Truck Leasing has switched all of its California locations to renewable diesel where they're not only lowering emissions but also cutting maintenance costs and seeing impressive performance gains.January 23, 2023Battery electricMore testing needed with all-electric trucks and vansWill two all-electric Freightliner eCascadias recently delivered to a retail fleet in Michigan reveal some of the same findings the author experienced with a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?January 19, 2023MaintenanceNitrogen benefits truck tires but is the high cost worth it?Nitrogen use in truck tires made headlines years ago but the high cost, lack of availability and competition from tire pressure monitoring systems relegated the dry gas to the sidelines--or has it?January 12, 2023Battery electricNYC electric truck scores big on trash collection but 'conks out' while snow plowingNew York City Department of Sanitation reported that their Mack LR Electric performed 'extremely well' at refuse pickup but failed hard at required snow plowing.January 9, 2023AutonomousWatch: Big fuel economy gain in Torc Robotics' autonomous truckTorc Robotics executives point out how their self-driving Freightliners can deliver big fuel savings at the pump.January 6, 2023Battery electricAmazon drivers 'love' electric vans co-designed with RivianA close collaboration between Amazon and Rivian is paying off as drivers and Amazon delivery service partners praise the high-tech electric vans for comfort and safety.January 3, 2023CCJ InnovatorsRyder's COOP program puts idle equipment to workBoth Ryder and fleets around the country are putting idle trucks to work thanks to Ryder's vehicle sharing program COOP, which analyzes the market to help bring equipment and renters together.January 1, 2023Previous PagePage 7 of 38Next PageTop StoriesCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyThe trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.BusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesBusinessMarten Transport CEO stepping down, Randy Marten to returnRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
