Amazon to Lay Off 30,000 as Cost Pressures Mount: TT Technology

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Amazon to Lay Off 30,000 as Cost Pressures Mount

The company instituted rolling reductions in late 2022 and early 2023 that ultimately totaled more than 27,000 employees, as CEO Andy Jassy looked to cut costs after COVID-era expansion. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

Trucking Increasingly Weary Over Lawsuit Abuse and Insurance

The 2025 ATRI Top Industry Issues report, released Oct. 26, found that the economy was the top concern among industry stakeholders for the third year in a row. Read more…

Tesla Semi Tractor Serial Production Still on Schedule

For the past 18 months, Tesla said manufacturing would start by the end of 2025 and ramp up to capacity through 2026. The firm has a history of missing deadlines, including with the Semi. Read more…

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VTNA to Begin Production of Redesigned VNR in February

A redesigned VNR is part of a comprehensive overhaul of VTNA’s on-highway tractor portfolio, after the Volvo Group unit unveiled a revamp of its flagship VNL tractor in January 2024. Read more…

Natural Language Cues Beyond Trucks’ AI-Powered Dispatch

“We are delivering a natural language interface that the dispatcher or load planner can enter information that just popped up," says CEO Hans Galland. Read more…

THIS WEEK’S CARTOON: "Truck or Treat Is Better Than Trunk or Treat!"

Daimler Truck, Geico Launch ‘Connected Insurance’ Program

Daimler Truck Financial Services USA and Geico launched a connected insurance program that uses real-time driving data to lower premiums for Freightliner and Western Star truck owners. Read more…

Safety Improvements Have Defined the Evolution of Trucking

Rob Abbott of Fleetworthy points out that trucking has a history of continual improvement in safety, and has reduced its fatal crash rate by more than 50% since 1975. Read more…

Motive Rolls Out AI Answers for Fleet Management

Fleet managers can view key business information and visualizations in seconds by asking plain-language questions such as “Which drivers had the most idling time last week?" Read more…

Grote Unveils Roadside and Rear-End Collision Technologies

Grote Industries debuted two services designed to address roadside and rear-end collision risks with digital and lighting alerts, the company announced Oct. 26 at MCE 2025. Read more…

Phillips Connect Launches Solar Smart Trailer Device

Phillips Connect has introduced a solar-powered smart trailer device that combines location tracking, cargo visibility and tire pressure monitoring into a single wireless system. Read more…

Samsara Highlights Expanded AI-Powered Safety Platform

Samsara outlined its recently launched AI tools that provide alerts on adverse weather and automate driver coaching to help fleets reduce risk and prevent crashes. Read more…

Isaac Harnesses AI to Better Evaluate Driver Safety

Isaac previewed burgeoning capabilities and outlined its broader vision for AI and fleet management technology at its Horizon 2025 user conference, held Oct. 20-22. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Top 100 Private Carriers Tap Brakes on Growth

The largest private carriers in North America have navigated volatile markets and shifting freight patterns this year as tariffs and trade deals shake up international supply chains. Read more…

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