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Aurora Innovation and McLane Deepen Partnership to Expand Autonomous Trucking Footprint in Texas
McLane Company and Aurora Innovation announced on May 6 the expansion of their partnership to extend driverless trucking operations in Texas. Since the pilot began in 2023, the Aurora Driver system has accumulated over 280,000 miles and completed 1,400 freight hauls. The approximately 240-mile route from Dallas to Houston has been approved, and McLane plans to add routes to other Sun Belt distribution centers by the end of the year.
Aurora Innovation and McLane Deepen Partnership to Expand Autonomous Trucking in Texas
McLane Company and Aurora Innovation announced on May 6 the expansion of their autonomous trucking partnership in Texas. Since the pilot began in 2023, the Aurora Driver system has accumulated over 280,000 miles and delivered 1,400 shipments. The approximately 240-mile route from Dallas to Houston has been approved, with plans to expand to other Sun Belt distribution centers by the end of the year.
Aurora says 85 cents per mile operating cost attracts potential customer interest
Aurora Innovation CFO David Maday said on Wednesday's analyst call that the company's 85 cents per mile operating cost is attracting carrier interest, with a significant increase in autonomous driving technology inquiries over the past six months. The company expects to deploy over 200 autonomous trucks by year-end and achieve $80 million in revenue by the end of 2026.
Aurora: Operating cost of 85 cents per mile is attracting potential customer interest
Aurora Innovation CFO David Maday said on Wednesday's analyst call that the company's operating cost of 85 cents per mile is attracting carrier interest. As routes expand and commercial deployment progresses, autonomous driving technology inquiries have increased significantly over the past six months. The company expects to deploy over 200 autonomous trucks by year-end and achieve $80 million in revenue by the end of 2026.
Compressed Natural Gas Trucks: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Diesel
Compressed natural gas (CNG) is becoming a viable alternative to diesel. The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) in New Jersey has used CNG since 2010, averaging cost savings of $1.92 per diesel gallon equivalent over the past year. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) evaluated 13 fleets in its September 2025 Run on Less – Messy Middle demonstration, finding that CNG performs on par with diesel in heavy-duty applications, with the Cummins X15N engine expanding long-haul use cases. Real-world data shows that Wegmans, Kleysen, and UPS CNG fleets achieved fuel efficiencies of 5.0 to 7.2 miles per DGE under specific operating conditions.
Compressed Natural Gas Trucks: An Economical and Carbon-Reducing Alternative to Diesel
Compressed natural gas (CNG) is becoming a viable alternative to diesel. The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) in New Jersey has used CNG since 2010, saving an average of $1.92 per diesel gallon equivalent annually and reducing over 11,746 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) evaluated 13 fleets in its September 2025 "Run on Less – Messy Middle" demonstration, finding that CNG technology is mature, performs comparably to diesel, and is especially suitable for long-haul heavy-duty transport.
Saia Migrates Over Ten Thousand Physical Security Devices to a Unified Management Platform
Jason Bain, Senior Director of Enterprise Security at Saia, stated that the company has connected more than 10,000 cameras, access control systems, and intercoms and other physical security assets to the SecuriThings device management platform, gaining a unified view for real-time monitoring of device health and compliance status. This move aims to address the lack of visibility caused by fragmented systems and strengthen defenses against cargo theft and cyber threats.
Saia completes migration of over 10,000 physical security devices to new management platform
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia connected more than 10,000 physical security devices (including cameras, access control, and intercom systems) to the SecuriThings device management platform in early 2025, enabling centralized monitoring and unified operations to address increasingly severe cargo theft and cybersecurity threats.
Private equity firm STG acquires freight logistics software provider Carrier Logistics
Private equity firm STG announced on April 13 the acquisition of Carrier Logistics Inc., with the transaction amount undisclosed. Carrier Logistics provides management software for less-than-truckload and small package carriers, and STG plans to support the development of an AI agent platform featuring real-time scheduling, exception handling, and predictive modeling capabilities.
"Cyclone-style" Expansion: Saia Accelerates Toward a National Network at Its Centennial
At its 100th anniversary, Saia accelerated national expansion with $1 billion in spending and competitive bids for Yellow's former sites, while maintaining long-term commitments to employees and customers.