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View in browser   |   Commercial Carrier Journal     Technology Weekly     Equipment controls   Christenson Transportation set to roll out 500 autonomous trucks, operate nearly around the clock   Locomation’s ARC system is a human-led convoy of two trucks that are electronically tethered. Christenson Transportation, which recently signed on to deploy 500 ARC units, said it is important to deploy a model that doesn't seek to replace the driver.   Locomation’s ARC system is a human-led convoy of two trucks that are electronically tethered. Christenson Transportation, which recently signed on to deploy 500 ARC units, said it is important to deploy a model that doesn't seek to replace the driver.   Technology   Distance Trucking leans on tech to limit severe weather surprises   When you're dragging a 53-feet-long wind sail, or trying to schlep 80,000 pounds up a snowy mountain pass, an unexpected change in weather is both frustrating and dangerous.   Business operations   Uber Eats founder, Convoy CEO back new freight factoring platform Outgo   Outgo aims to slash factoring rates to as low as 0% in some cases through its all-in-one fintech platform.   Technology   Olimp freight launches new mobile app for freight warehousing   Olimp's COO said a big factor in creating the app was to simplify the warehousing process for truck drivers. He said the mobile app is easier than accessing the website on a handheld device.   Technology   Tech Shorts: Fleet Complete to launch new integrated platform for SMBs and more   Also: Truckstop.com launches new mobile app to help carriers find loads; ProStar completes Trimble integration for its flagship PointMan product; and Kenworth's battery electric vehicles are eligible for incentives in New Jersey.         Sign up Did someone forward you this email? Sign up here   Contact Advertising|Editorial   You are receiving this email because you subscribed to receive relevant news from Commercial Carrier Journal.   Unsubscribe here   © 2022 All rights reserved. | Randall-Reilly 3200 Rice Mine Road NE Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 USA   About Randall Reilly LLC.