The future of active driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving may not involve lidar, but binocular vision cameras with advanced software algorithms capable of surpassing lidar capabilities. Nodar has […] Source: Truck News

Vans and step vans that represent about half the commercial vehicles on North American roads could be fully electrified using today’s technology, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has concluded. And electrifying all such vehicles in the U.S. and Canada would annually save nearly 18.9 billion liters of gasoline and 43.5 million tons

The top five riskiest states and districts for commercial fleets in the U.S. in 2021 were New York, California, Nevada, Massachusetts and the District of Columbia, according to a new report. These are at least 1.5 times riskier than other states due to their large populations, high traffic volumes, and unusual traffic patterns. Risky driving

After 10 years in business, Levis-based Groupe Transrapide has announced it is ending its trucking operations to focus on warehousing. “We are now reorienting our transportation activities to become a company that exclusively offers warehousing in Levis,” management announced on its Facebook page. “Since transportation is not our specialty, management has decided to refocus its

Ritchie Bros. has acquired controlling interest in VeriTread – a business that specializes in technology platforms for heavy-haul transportation. Its products include a marketplace to list and quote shipments, an in-house brokerage, and proprietary freight estimator tools, among other offerings. “VeriTread adds to our suite of services supporting the needs of equipment owners throughout the

Nikola is voluntarily recalling 209 Tre battery-electric trucks, after an investigation into battery pack fires that occurred at its facilities. An independent investigation found a coolant leak inside a single […] Source: Truck News

CargoNet’s statistics show that there is enhanced risk of cargo theft around holiday periods as cargo thieves see extended closures of businesses as an opportunity to steal freight without detection. To help transportation industry professionals prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, CargoNet analyzed theft records from the previous five Thanksgiving holidays. There were 137 theft records

February Class 8 orders were 22,800 units, according to preliminary data from FTR, a 13% increase from January and up 10% year over year. FTR says the stable activity indicates orders may level out at about 20,000 units per month. “Orders likely are below build rates for the month, and FTR would anticipate backlogs to

Love’s Travel Stops says it will invest US$1 billion into updating 200 of its truck stops by 2026. Each location will receive an average of $2-$7 million in upgrades. “Investing […] Source: Truck News

As the highly contagious Omicron variant of Covid-19 contributes to increased employ absenteeism, transportation markets are likely to remain tight, ACT Research reported in its latest freight forecast. “The freight environment continues to feature strong demand and tight capacity conditions, with a choppy and gradual recovery,” said Tim Denoyer, ACT’s vice-president and senior analyst. “Omicron