The autonomous-truck business removed its CEO in October after a board examination of TuSimple’s relationship with a Chinese startup, and it faces multiple federal investigations.

The conflict highlights the challenges that other states will face as they try to push heavily polluting freight operations toward clean fuels.

Although consumers are spending approximately 8% more on retail than last year, real retail sales — adjusted for inflation — are 1% lower year-over-year.

RPM said it will use its third-party logistics capabilities primarily to cater to original-equipment-manufacturer suppliers and customers, aggregating data across the vehicle life cycle.

Hou was removed after the discovery that TuSimple employees spent paid hours working on matters for Hydron Inc., a firm with significant operations in China.

Professional truck drivers are experiencing app fatigue, the growing exhaustion of too many mobile applications available at their fingertips. 

While executives and investors alike are in some cases heading for the exits, well-capitalized companies in the space are plowing ahead into new markets and projects.

With AI-assisted rate predictions, shippers and freight brokers can budget adequately, improve logistical decision-making and build solid carrier relationships.

National supplies of  trucking fuel have remained flat heading into winter, which could mean higher prices across the country in the coming weeks.

Hou’s dismissal follows months of upheaval at TuSimple, including the departures of its chief financial officer and chief legal officer.