When it comes to heavy-duty electric trucks, Tesla’s Semi has dominated headlines. But other major automotive companies are also manufacturing electric semis. Let’s look at some of Tesla’s competition. 1) Cummins AEOS In 2017, engine manufacturer Cummins presented an all-electric concept vehicle to the media. The company …
The dawn of autonomous vehicles has set the trucking and distribution industries abuzz. And now a new technology is about to hit the scene, one with the potential to slash the practical and environmental costs of hauling freight: the electric semi. A Big Announcement In November of 2017, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced specs for …
Last year we wrote about self-driving vehicles in the distribution industry. Since then the technology has advanced by leaps and bounds. Autonomous vehicles of all kinds are now sharing the roads with us. And the odds that you’ll pass one during your daily commute are rising all the time. But what about the news reports we’ve …
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the possibility of autonomous trucks. Trucks with no driver? That possibility, if it will even happen at all in our lifetimes, is much loftier than say, electric powered trucks. Instead of worrying about the unlikelihood of your trucking job being taken over by robotics, you should be more …
Newer doesn’t always mean better, but oh boy, these new trucks! Recently Volvo Truck North America and International Trucks unveiled new regional trucks. Both makers have listened to their client base and made new trucks they feel will improve goods transportation. This includes improved fuel efficiency. They’ve also kept their drivers in mind when making …
Driver safety is always a top concern. When your occupation is driving your risk of accident increases significantly, usually because of external factors. Therefore, the safety of all vehicles on the road is important. If we take measures to increase the safety of regular commuting drivers, CDL Driver safety will increase by proxy. On how …
One of the current issues facing the trucking industry is the ongoing driver shortage. Tech companies began to promise self-driving trucks as a potential solution to this shortage. However, there are those in the trucking industry that don’t see this solution as a practical one at this time. It is clear that the direction new …
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