We're on location in Katy, Texas for an exclusive look at Bot Auto, a company that's not just building self-driving technology—they're building an entire autonomous trucking fleet from the ground up.First, we sit down with the CEO to discuss their unique "transportation as a service" business model. Unlike many tech companies, Bot Auto operates its own trucks, focusing on the most important metric that others often ignore: cost per mile. We dive into how they leverage the latest AI innovations (...
Jul 16, 2025•32 min
Join Thomas Wasson on this episode of Truck Tech as he delves into the complex world of emerging autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations with expert Adam Raviv. Adam, Global Co-Chair of Sidley's Automotive and Mobility Practice and former Chief Counsel at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), provides unparalleled insights into the current regulatory landscape for autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Discover why there's a "Wild West" of state and local rules, the implications of e...
Jul 02, 2025•33 min
Welcome to a special episode of Truck Tech where Thomas Wasson dives deep into the world of commercial vehicle batteries with Mabel Feng, Director of Product Management at Proterra. Ever wondered what really goes into powering heavy-duty electric trucks and buses? Mabel breaks down the complex science and engineering behind these crucial components. We discuss: Battery Chemistry Explained: From lithium-ion to the latest periodic table elements, learn how different chemistries impact performance,...
Jun 25, 2025•29 min
Get ready for a game-changing episode of Truck Tech! Thomas Wasson sits down with Ali Javidan, Founder & CTO of Range Energy, to reveal groundbreaking electrification technology that's not focused on the tractor. Range Energy is putting the trailer to work with an innovative e-axle and battery system that promises to revolutionize fuel efficiency, safety, and operational transparency for fleets. In this deep dive, learn about: The "Ignored" Trailer: Why focusing on the trailer, not just the ...
Jun 18, 2025•26 min
Thomas Wasson brings you another special edition of Truck Tech from the ACT Expo! This episode offers a comprehensive look at the advancements in fleet electrification and autonomous trucking. First, join us at the Greenlane booth with CEO Patrick Macdonald-King. Discover how their new flagship charging facility in Colton, CA, is supporting major fleets like Convoy and Iron Ride. Learn about: Greenlane's expansive public charging network vision for EV and hydrogen. The latest in charging technol...
Jun 11, 2025•36 min
Get ready for an in-depth look at the cutting edge of logistics with Thomas Wasson from ACT Expo! This episode of Truck Tech features a dual dive into the future of fleet operations. First, we sit down with Daniel Hilson, CEO and Founder of BetterFleet, to discuss how their innovative software is helping municipalities like the Metropolitan Water District strategically electrify their fleets. Learn about:1. The “digital twin” technology optimizing routes and vehicle utilization.2. Phased approac...
Jun 04, 2025•30 min
In this special episode of Truck Tech, Thomas Wasson hits the floor at ACT Expo to chat with Henrik Holland, Head of Prologis Mobility, about the cutting-edge future of EV charging. From modular “charger-in-a-box” skids to large-scale electrification projects with Maersk, Prologic is revolutionizing the intersection of real estate, infrastructure, and electric trucking. Discover how they're solving the infrastructure problem with rapid-deploy charging islands, future-proofing for megawatt-level ...
May 28, 2025•30 min
Welcome to a special edition of Truck Tech! Host Thomas Wasson dives deep into the cutting edge of commercial transportation at ACT Expo, talking with experts from Kenworth and Hexagon Agility about the future of zero-emission and alternative-fuel trucks. Highlights from the episode: Kenworth’s major reveal: battery-electric T680 and vocational T880 platforms A deep dive into Hexagon Agility’s powerful X15N natural gas engine and what fleets are saying Real-world fuel economy improvements (10%+!...
May 21, 2025•29 min
Go behind the scenes at Zeem Solutions with Truck Tech's Thomas Wasson in this exclusive pre-ACT Expo episode! Join us for a deep dive into one of the most advanced EV charging hubs in the U.S., located just outside LAX. We sit down with Paul Goop, CEO of Zeem Solutions, to talk about:The evolution of EV charging infrastructure Breaking the diesel parity barrier The power challenges of fleet electrification Tesla Semi integration at scale Zeem’s game-changing shared charging model With over 215,...
May 14, 2025•27 min
In this special Truck Tech episode from ACT Expo, FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with Plus CEO & Co-founder Shawn Kerrigan to dive into the fast-moving world of autonomous trucking.They cover Plus’s driverless truck milestone, global OEM partnerships with Hyundai, Scania, and International, and how data and AI are redefining the future of freight.Learn how Plus is building a virtual driver, what the AV 2.0 shift means for the industry, and why 2025–2027 is shaping up to be the breakou...
May 08, 2025•16 min
In today’s episode John Harris, founder and CEO of Harbinger joins us to talk about its recent milestone, the launch of its production program, and customer reactions to EVs given the current political climate and uncertainty about EV incentives. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2025•27 min
In today’s episode we catch up with Bart Coppelmans, Senior Director Product Management, Business Unit Head Enterprise Products at HERE about their recent partnership with AWS and the launch of the HERE AI Assistant. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2025•27 min
In today’s episode Nat Beuse, chief safety officer at Aurora joins us to talk about the recent release of an Informational Report on the final steps required to deploy driverless trucks safely. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2025•27 min
In today’s episode Allen Schaeffer, executive director at Engine Technology Forum joins us to talk about how engine remanufacturing works, including the benefits to manufacturers and suppliers. We also highlight an upcoming webinar that dives deeper into the subject. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 02, 2025•27 min
In today’s episode Raquel Urtasun, co-founder and CEO joins us to talk about Waabi’s recent partnership Volvo autonomous transportation solutions and how Waabi’s tech is powering the production-ready Volvo VNL autonomous trucks. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2025•29 min
In this episode Truck Tech Host Thomas Wasson interviews Motive’s Head of Safety and Compliance Strategy Gary Johnson at Manifest 2025 to explore how the company is using artificial intelligence to revolutionize safety in industries like trucking and construction. Learn about Motiv’s computer vision technology, their emphasis on proactive safety solutions, and their plans for enhancing driver coaching. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Mar 19, 2025•23 min
In a special two part Truck Tech from Manifest we talk with: Patrick Macdonald King CEO of Greenlane They’re working to build out a nationwide network of commercial EV charging through strategically identifying freight corridors Andrew Smith, CEO and founder of Outrider, talked about how their AI-driven autonomous yard tractors are transforming logistics, from robotic trailer hookups to EV assets Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Mar 12, 2025•18 min
Truck Tech goes to Manifest! We dive into autonomous vehicles with two industry pioneers. In the first half, Xiaodi Hou, founder and CEO of Bot Auto, shares how his team is revolutionizing transportation-as-a-service with his autonomous trucking company. Then, we catch up with Josh Araujo, CEO of Forterra, to explore their autonomous yard truck, partnership with Kalmar, and Forterra’s expansion from military into commercial solutions. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn ...
Mar 05, 2025•28 min
Join Thomas Wasson in a special edition of Truck Tech, live from the top of a truck! 🚛 He’s talking with Andrew Culhane from Torc Robotics and Lawrence Bader, former UPS executive, about the latest advancements in AI-powered autonomous trucking. Learn how Torc is revolutionizing freight transportation, deploying real-world autonomous trucks, and working with fleets and shippers to shape the future of logistics. 🔹 Topics Covered: ✔️ Torc Robotics’ latest developments and expansion 🚀 ✔️ AI in t...
Feb 26, 2025•23 min
In today’s episode David Maday, chief commercial officer at Aurora joins us to talk about their upcoming April Commercial Launch, go-to-market strategy, business model and fundraising. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2025•21 min
In today’s episode Harbinger Co-founder and CEO John Harris joins us to talk about their recent $100 million Series B round and how they’re disrupting the electric medium-duty vehicle space. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 12, 2025•33 min
In today’s episode Founder and CEO of self-driving truck company Kodiak Robotics joins us to talk about what to expect in autonomous trucking in 2025 and its first-ever customer launch of a commercial delivery operation with Kodiak’s driverless semi-trucks. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 05, 2025•30 min
In today’s episode Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc Robotics joins us to talk about Torc’s plans for 2025 which include the opening of a new Dallas-Fort Worth hub. We also dive into the autonomous trucking race to commercialization. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2025•32 min
Guest: Thomas Wasson, FreightWaves community hst Topic: As Alan Adler hosts his final Truck Tech podcast, he and incoming host Thomas Wasson look ahead at trucking technologies Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024•29 min
Guest: Don Burnette, CEO and founder, Kodiak Robotics Topic: Making a profitable business of autonomous trucking requires looking beyond the highway for use cases -- like military and industrial applications where Kodiak is testing equipment for war fighters and hauling fracking sand in the Permian Basin Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2024•29 min
Guest: Kyle Zimmerman, Volvo Trucks North America public relations manager Topic: In the final Truck Tech exploration of the all-new Volvo VNL flagship, Kyle Zimmerman talks about a "don't try this at home" drag race between the legacy over-the-road and all-new VNL to show how lower gear ratios beat higher settings to improve fuel economy and ride comfort. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2024•19 min
Guest: Bryan Chambers, Bollinger Motors president and chief operating officer Topic: Once upon a time, Bollinger Motors planned to make Class 3 electric pickup trucks. It has pivoted to medium-duty commercial EVs with the backing of Mullen Automotive. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2024•22 min
Guest: Haley Sage, Learning Program Manager, Volvo Trucks North America Topic: When selling a Class 8 truck that is 90%, it takes multiple approaches to get ready to go to market. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2024•21 min
Guests: Miranda Richardson, Samantha Parlier and Jim Martin, Daimler Truck North America Topic: The fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia incorporates enough driver-friendly features to qualify as a new model short of a complete makeover. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2024•19 min
Guests: Heather Duffy, Shell; Kevin Otto and Mike Roeth, North American Council for Freight Efficiency Topic: The Shell Starship is getting a bit long in the tooth but it still provides useable data for fleets to squeeze extra fuel and freight efficiency Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2024•21 min
