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TFI leads autonomous semi rollout for US LTL unit

July 28, 2026 4:27 pm, EDT Shipments by TFI’s LTL unit increased 7.5% to 1.97 million in Q2 2026 from 1.83 million in Q2 2025. (Tforce freight) key takeaways: CFO David Saperstein told analysts on July 27 that TFI International plans to deploy autonomous trucks in its U.S. truckload linehaul business in 2027. Saperstein said

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Why do semi trucks require different types of tires for each situation?

vitfo/Getty Images The difference between tires for cars and semi trucks goes beyond size, construction and load capacity. Car owners have it easy because sedans, crossovers and pickup trucks do not require a special set of tires for steering duties and power delivery. Meanwhile, the top causes

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In this age of global manufacturing, which semi trucks are still made in America?

The growth in global manufacturing has had a huge impact on the auto industry. For one, it makes it easier for companies to chase cheap labor around the world in an effort to maximize profits. But there have been a lot of protests, especially recently. For example, nowadays the

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How Volvo’s i-C lets a semi truck remember every hill on its route to save fuel

Semi-truck drivers, operators and truck manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve mileage. Newer trucks have evolved with more rounded and aerodynamic designs to save every ounce of fuel. For example, NASA-inspired Airtabs ducting can improve airflow to help save diesel and improve sustainability. However, Volvo Trucks has

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