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VisionWise Debuts Digital Vision System at MCE

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 09:15
The programmable digital vision system, powered by a Qualcomm chipset and an Nvidia processor, combines vision technology, AI-powered edge computing and cloud-based management.

Boston Weighs Clampdown on Robotaxis in Threat to Waymo

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 09:07
The autonomous cars wouldn’t be allowed to operate unless a human safety operator is inside the vehicle and able to intervene, according to the proposed ordinance.

Rivian Won’t Tap US Loan Until New Plant Built, CFO Says

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 08:49
CFO Claire McDonough said the EV maker anticipates starting construction on the Georgia factory next year and seeking reimbursement from a Department of Energy loan once it’s completed.

US, South Korea Finalize Trade Deal After Months of Talks

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 08:16
South Korea Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom said that Seoul would spend $150 billion on shipbuilding in the U.S. and provide $200 billion in cash under an investment pledge.

Uber Rolls Out in San Francisco With Lucid, Nuro Robotaxis

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 07:48
The move is a step toward Uber challenging Alphabet’s Waymo, whose driverless taxis have become ubiquitous in San Francisco. Road testing is underway.

China Buys First Cargoes of US Soybeans This Season

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 07:24
Chinese and U.S. officials reached a broad framework agreement over the weekend in Malaysia, paving the way for Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump to finalize a trade deal.

Groendyke’s Hodgen Installed as 81st ATA Chairman

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 21:45
Calling trucking a “noble profession” he’s proud to serve, Greg Hodgen of Groendyke Transport was elected the 81st chairman of American Trucking Associations on Oct. 28.

Groendyke’s Greg Hodgen Aims to Be Trucking’s Superhero

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 21:10
Groendyke Transport CEO Greg Hodgen on Oct. 28 became the 81st chairman of American Trucking Associations. He wants to spotlight the environmental and safety gains trucking has made.

Drivers Most Fret About Wages Not Keeping Up With Inflation

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 20:28
Compensation is the top concern among professional drivers in 2025, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual survey of trucking industry participants.

Trump Tightens Oil Sanctions to Push Putin Toward Talks

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 15:24
Crude prices jumped after the sanctions announcement, but market reaction has been muted amid confusion over just how seriously the White House would enforce the new measures.

Tesla May Add Steering Wheel, Pedals to Cybercab After All

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 15:03
“If we have to have a steering wheel, it can have a steering wheel and pedals,” Robyn Denholm, the chair of Tesla’s board of directors, told Bloomberg News in an interview Oct. 28.

Lucid Partners With Nvidia on Self-Driving Cars

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 14:14
Eventually the goal is to use Nvidia’s more advanced DRIVE AV platform, which includes a sensor suite of cameras, radar and lidar, to develop level four autonomous vehicle capabilities.

Uber to Deploy 100,000 Nvidia-Powered Robotaxis

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 13:50
As part of the collaboration, Stellantis will be among the first automakers to deliver at least 5,000 Nvidia-powered robotaxis for Uber’s operations in the U.S. and internationally.

Americans Grow More Uneasy About Job Market, Economy

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 13:03
The Conference Board’s gauge decreased 1 point to 94.6, the lowest since April, data out Oct. 28 showed. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a reading of 93.4.

Ruan to Be First to Roll Out Clarios IdleLess Battery System

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 12:30
Des Moines, Iowa-based Ruan is deploying the technology system — which aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions — after running a 50-truck pilot program over the summer.

VTNA Extends Sponsorship of America’s Road Team Through 2026

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 11:40
Members of America's Road Team — known as captains — are selected for their exemplary safety records and commitment to trucking. VTNA has sponsored the program since 2002.

Delhaize USA to Open $860M East Coast Distribution Center

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 11:36
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein welcomed an $860 million investment by grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA to build a large distribution center in Burlington to bolster brands like Food Lion.

Cummins, Caterpillar to Get Boost From Data Center Boom

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 11:02
Cummins' and Caterpillar's revenue will nearly double in the next three years from selling backup generators to help power U.S. data centers, according to UBS.

Trucking Leaders Balance AI Promise and Workforce Risks

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 10:35
Trucking is embracing artificial intelligence to reduce costs and improve safety, but company leaders warn that carriers must balance efficiency gains against legitimate concerns.

Volvo’s Next VNL Autonomous Trucks Enter Production Soon

Tue, 10/28/2025 - 10:28
The autonomous trucks will be manufactured at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley production plant in Dublin, Va. The first batch was built there in the final quarter of 2024.

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