Daimler Trucks, a Portland, Ore.-based division of the Daimler Group, announced plans to establish an Autonomous Technology Group for automated driving.

The future of diesel technologies in freight transportation is bright, even as new fuels and technologies enter the marketplace, thanks to diesel’s improving efficiency, even lower emissions, advanced biofuel capabilities and unique combination of value for moving freight, according to the Diesel Technology Forum, Frederick, Md.

Truckload freight volumes increased in March although ample capacity and weather-related supply chain disruptions kept rates in check, according to a report produced by DAT Solutions, Portland, Ore.

The Supra S6 new-generation truck refrigeration unit from Carrier Transicold, Atlanta, combines improved performance, efficiency and reliability with a contemporary new design.

The TransForce Group, Alexandria, Va., acquired American Driver Network (ADN), Northport, Ala., adding to the group's recruiting and employment solutions.

Procede Software, San Diego, unveiled Excede v10, a dealer management system for heavy-duty truck providers, distributors and dealers.

The truck refrigeration unit market is estimated to be $10.5 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $15 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.21%, according to a report published by ReportLinker, New York.

CPC Logistics (CPC), Chesterfield, Mo., acquired Quality Driver Solutions, Inc. (QDS), Sacramento, Calif.

RK Logistics Group, Fremont, Calif., opened a freight brokerage operation with Mode Transportation, Dallas, Texas.