The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, September saw an increase in truck driver drug test failures. Plus, TRATON makes a final offer in its bid to acquire Navistar and Waymo pulls back the curtain – a little bit – on its autonomous technology.
More drivers failing drug tests
Positive drug tests among truck drivers increased 8% in September, and most have not started the return-to-duty process to regain their eligible status to drive.
John Gallagher explains: Truck drivers testing positive for drugs increased 8% in September
It’s our final offer
Is the on-again, off-again saga of TRATON’s potential takeover of Navistar finally on? According to reports, Volkswagen’s trucking division has made a final offer for the North American OEM.
Alan Adler has details on the offer: TRATON sets Friday deadline for Navistar bid
Behind the curtain
How autonomous vehicles navigate around objects is the secret sauce. Waymo provided a brief glimpse into the process this week.
Linda Baker looks at what the company shared: From Waymo, a smattering of detail about its autonomous trucking technology
Safety expansion
Drivewyze is expanding beyond weigh station bypass services, adding several safety-focused products as it seeks to diversify.
John Kingston details the new services: Drivewzye, in big expansion of product offerings, rolls out Safety+
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Hammer down, everyone,
Brian Straight
Managing Editor
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