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Elon Musk tweeted over the weekend that a fully loaded Tesla Semi truck completed a 500-mile trip at a total weight of 81,000 lbs.
Nikola, Mercedes, Daimler, and Volvo have not reached that milestone yet. Tesla’s achievement comes just a few weeks after Volvo’s Renault Trucks taunted Musk and his company for failing to deliver on past promises. Tesla’s pushed back its deal to deliver the first fleet of long-haul electric vehicles to PepsiCo by 2019 multiple times. The delivery of 15 Tesla Semi trucks is now set for December 1. It looks like it’ll finally happen.
That means they beat out Tesla by just a week. It’s great to see a little friendly competition because it helps drive innovation in the sector.
Once Pepsi receives its promised first delivery, there are hundreds more Tesla Semis on order. Companies like UPS and Walmart are waiting for their fleets, too.
Epay Manager’s F3 2024 rapid-fire demo showcased seamless TMS integration, AI-powered invoicing, and dispute resolution, helping freight brokers streamline workflows, save time, and improve cash flow. Watch the full demo now!
Thilo Huellmann and his team traveled 2,500+ miles, visiting key freight markets like Grand Rapids, Cincinnati, and Houston to discuss AI and automation with freight brokers. Here’s what they learned.
Special damages, also known as consequential damages, are extra costs not automatically covered by the carrier. They arise from the consequences of damaged or delayed freight. Here's what brokers and shippers need to know.
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