Podcasts about locomation

Join me as I speak with Tekin Meriçli about his time with Locomation, starting a business, making difficult decisions, and how he got his start in robotics. We also discuss minimalist living, artificial intelligence, self driving trends, late nights in the robotics institute at Carnegie Mellon University where we met, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.

Join me as I speak with Tekin Meriçli about his time with Locomation, starting a business, making difficult decisions, and how he got his start in robotics. We also discuss minimalist living, artificial intelligence, self driving trends, late nights in the robotics institute at Carnegie Mellon University where we met, and more. If you enjoyed this episode and want to see / hear more like it please subscribe to Collaborative With Spencer Krause today. You'll get notified every time a new episode releases and it's the best way to support the channel! Companies looking to outsource difficult engineering problems should consider SKA Custom Robots and Machines. They sponsor this podcast and solve some of the most difficult engineering problems in the world.

With shrinking populations and vacant office space, Michael Sena says the de-industrial revolution has begun. "The Dispatcher" publisher and consultant joins Alain Kornhauser & Fred Fishkin for episode 305 of Smart Driving Cars. Plus...run flat tires, GM's Cruise Origin, Locomation, Tesla and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smartdrivingcars/support

In today's show, we'll talk about how the trucking industry was a hot topic at the State of the Union address, we'll talk about how this futuristic trucking world isn't working out quite as expected, the FMCSA is staying busy receiving and rejecting exemption requests, I'll tell you about a new restaurant chain at TA truck stops, and I'll point you to a funny article written in a style you used to get here. In the listener feedback segment, we'll talk weigh station apps, worn out tires, how “best trucking fleet” criteria works, and I'll point you to another trucking podcast I listened to recently that was recommended by a listener. And after much guilt-driven goading, I finally talk a listener into submitting a Trucker Grub segment. Well… sort of. Stay tuned. Introduction Links: Get the Trucking Ebook Combo Pack for 50% off for a limited time! Only $9.99 for two books (including a 9.25 hour audiobook version of Trucking Life)! Need a list of questions to ask the next time you're looking for your next truck driving job? Well here it is! And it's only $1.99! Please consider using my Amazon Affiliate link for your everyday shopping. Amazon will pay me a small commission for everything you buy. All you have to do is click on the ebook link on this page and then shop as you normally would. Thanks! You can also donate directly by clicking the Donate button on this page. The Newsworthy podcast is my preferred way to get my news in about 10 minutes per day. News Links: Perspective: State of the Union Highlights Trucking from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) ATA President: California should not set nation's emissions standards from TheTrucker.com Can charging infrastructure keep pace with EV demand? from FreightWaves.com Nikola says it may run out of money in next 12 months from FreightWaves.com Reports: Autonomous platooning startup Locomation closing its doors from FreightWaves.com Why FMCSA keeps revoking ELDs, and how to tell if yours is next from OverdriveOnline.com FMCSA rejects another HOS exemption, as split-sleeper flexibility sought from OverdriveOnline.com Submit your comments on the 5/5 split sleeper berth Brake light manufacturer and fleets seek factory-level exemption from ccjdigital.com (Commercial Carrier Journal) Trucking company wants to use learner's permit holders for apprentice program from LandLine.media Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program from FMCSA.dot.gov Lane splitting rules pursued in multiple statehouses from LandLine.media TA debuts new full-service restaurant concept ‘Fork & Compass' at Ohio truck stop from CDLLife.com Fork & Compass menu 'We don't give directions' -- how GPS is changing our social selves from OverdriveOnline.com Over the Road: an 8-episode podcast by Long Haul Paul and PRX Trucker Grub Links: JD Campbell's in Peoria, AZ (Phoenix area) Listener Feedback Links: Best Fleets To Drive For's Hall of Fame criteria PDF submitted by Cici Trucking for Millennials Podcast recommended by David Taylor Show Info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast on iTunes? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

Topic: Reports: Locomation is out of business at month's end Alan, what do you know? What happened? Is this a casualty of the economic times we're living in or perhaps bad decision making internally - or both? Was Locomation the only company in the autonomous space to be working with the convoy model - and if so, do you see anyone else that might pick up the baton if they saw at least the idea of convoy trucking as a positive step forward? Topic: Nikola could be out of money in 12 months Then of course there is the story that Nikola may be out of money in 12 months - what can you tell us there? How bothersome is this coming right after they announced their integration with Plus technology? Will they be able to weather this or are they looking for a buyer and try to become part of a larger company?

The Tech TechVibe Radio Neighborhood Tour's last broadcast from Huntington Bank in the Strip District features Locomation CTO Tekin Meriçli. Locomation is literally trucking into 2023 testing its Autonomous Relay Convoys and freight optimization services to deliver safe autonomous trucking solutions with economic value today. It's an amazing story and its happening right here in Pittsburgh. Hear from the man behind the technology!

We've talked and thought a lot about autonomy this year, and despite what we think are some promising developments, overall, we continue to be struck by just how hard it is to bring solutions to market. From the technology to the use case, from the regulations to data, there are barriers and problems to solve in every direction.So today we're covering a ton of ground to understand why bringing autonomous solutions to agriculture is so hard. First, we talk to Connie Bowen of Farmhand Ventures, who is not particularly bullish on the near term viability of full autonomy, and has instead chosen to focus on what she calls “collaborative robotics”. Then we check in with Ray Russell, Principal Hardware Engineer at Locomation on specifically why technical problems stand in the way of progress in the autonomous space. Finally, we check in briefly with Kevin Andrews, Strat Marketing Manager for Autonomy at Trimble Agriculture to understand how more established equipment players are thinking about tackling autonomy's biggest challenges. For more information and resources, visit our website.The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should read the information memorandum and seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe Information is correct, no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness is given, except for liability under statue which cannot be excluded.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the supply chain eating Ford's homework. Turns out, the OEM does need those stinkin' Ford badges.The GOT Act has nothing to do with Game of Thrones, but that doesn't make the battle for overtime pay any less epic. OOIDA's Bryce Mongeon tells us about how they're fighting to get drivers paid for every hour worked. Nikola faces an uphill battle as the controversial EV company has to recall all of its electric trucks.Wilson Logistics has teamed up with Locomation to pace its path toward autonomous trucking. Wilson Logistics' Bruce Stockton has the details.What's the state of Canadian cross-border freight? Zipments' Elvis Cavalic knows what's good north of the border.  Plus, strike threat hits rail volumes; how trucks are weighed; why you need to watch for trains; a look at Edison Motors' diesel electric truck; apple-picking robots and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Love's Truck Care & Speedco is the nation's largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love's and Speedco are invested in getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely. Visit www.loves.com to learn more about our services.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the supply chain eating Ford's homework. Turns out, the OEM does need those stinkin' Ford badges.The GOT Act has nothing to do with Game of Thrones, but that doesn't make the battle for overtime pay any less epic. OOIDA's Bryce Mongeon tells us about how they're fighting to get drivers paid for every hour worked. Nikola faces an uphill battle as the controversial EV company has to recall all of its electric trucks.Wilson Logistics has teamed up with Locomation to pace its path toward autonomous trucking. Wilson Logistics' Bruce Stockton has the details.What's the state of Canadian cross-border freight? Zipments' Elvis Cavalic knows what's good north of the border.  Plus, strike threat hits rail volumes; how trucks are weighed; why you need to watch for trains; a look at Edison Motors' diesel electric truck; apple-picking robots and more.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to some of the brightest minds in the industry to discuss the accelerating pace of electrification and autonomous trucking. What are the policy implications of electric and autonomous vehicles? How can AI and simulations offer a safer way forward for the development of autonomous trucking? All these questions and more answered!They're joined by Don Burnette, Co-Founder & CEO at Kodiak Robotics; Matt Horton, CEO at Voltera; Wiley Deck, VP of Government Affairs & Policy at Plus; Finch Fulton, VP of Policy & Strategy at Locomation; Frank Mabry, Freight Network Analyst at Torc and special guest co-host Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at FreightWaves. Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Love's Truck Care & Speedco is the nation's largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love's and Speedco are invested in getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely. Visit www.loves.com to learn more about our services.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to some of the brightest minds in the industry to discuss the accelerating pace of electrification and autonomous trucking. What are the policy implications of electric and autonomous vehicles? How can AI and simulations offer a safer way forward for the development of autonomous trucking? All these questions and more answered!They're joined by Don Burnette, Co-Founder & CEO at Kodiak Robotics; Matt Horton, CEO at Voltera; Wiley Deck, VP of Government Affairs & Policy at Plus; Finch Fulton, VP of Policy & Strategy at Locomation; Frank Mabry, Freight Network Analyst at Torc and special guest co-host Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at FreightWaves. Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

In a global economy, goods travel across borders from manufacturer to market faster than ever before. While intermodal transportation has been key to the modern system of freight movement, the recent challenges with international supply chains have shown that gaps remain.Automation, digitization, and data analytics are evolving to make shipping even more efficient by reducing transition times, enhancing safety, and incorporating AI into logistics planning. When looking at modern supply chain solutions, AV trucking may already have the built-in tools to easily integrate into a new, modern freight and intermodal transportation system.In this PAVEcast episode,  guests Finch Fulton, Vice President of Policy and Strategy at Locomation; Dan Morgan, Chief Data Officer at U.S. DOT; and Selika Talbott, Adjunct Professor at University of Southern California & Founding Partner of Autonomous Vehicle Consulting, LLC, break down how AV trucking is well-positioned to uncork supply chain bottlenecks and usher in an era of efficiency for freight.Guests:Finch Fulton – Vice President of Policy and Strategy, LocomationSelika Talbott – Adjunct Professor, University of Southern California & Founding Partner of Autonomous Vehicle Consulting, LLCDan Morgan – Chief Data Officer, U.S. DOT

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about supply chains never returning to normal. Will geopolitical strife, ESG and Freedom Trade keep logistics in legendary difficulty mode forever?The Elmer Lindamood CDL Training Scholarship Touch-A-Truck event is going down in Farmersville, Texas, and we've got the town's mayor to tell us how he got companies like Gatik involved. Joining us is Bryon Wiebold, of Tenstreet industry relations and the mayor of Farmersville.Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, talks about how autonomous trucking company business models work.Veteran trucker Shane Brown talks about running a small fleet in these market conditions.Plus, Operation Fly Formula takes to the skies; a Pennsylvania trucking company gives out free baby formula; the spread between diesel and spot widens; #FOSC22 cowbell and wheelbarrow competitions; and more idiots in four-wheelers. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about supply chains never returning to normal. Will geopolitical strife, ESG and Freedom Trade keep logistics in legendary difficulty mode forever?The Elmer Lindamood CDL Training Scholarship Touch-A-Truck event is going down in Farmersville, Texas, and we've got the town's mayor to tell us how he got companies like Gatik involved. Joining us is Bryon Wiebold, of Tenstreet industry relations and the mayor of Farmersville.Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, talks about how autonomous trucking company business models work.Veteran trucker Shane Brown talks about running a small fleet in these market conditions.Plus, Operation Fly Formula takes to the skies; a Pennsylvania trucking company gives out free baby formula; the spread between diesel and spot widens; #FOSC22 cowbell and wheelbarrow competitions; and more idiots in four-wheelers. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Kaylee Nix sits down with Çetin Meriçli, Co-Founder and CEO of Locomation to discuss how autonomous transport will provide emissions reductions and time savings for the world of long haul trucking.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin The Net-Zero Carbon Summit

Kaylee Nix sits down with Çetin Meriçli, Co-Founder and CEO of Locomation to discuss how autonomous transport will provide emissions reductions and time savings for the world of long haul trucking.Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwavesFollow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin The Net-Zero Carbon Summit

This is our 4th episode talking about all of the new technology in trucking--especially when it comes to autonomous vehicles. But what's the story behind what's powering the ability to use these trucks on highways without sacrificing safety? A key aspect to getting more autonomous vehicles on the road to help with supply chain challenges is a technology called Lidar--which I've known about for a while because of the possibilities and discoveries made while using Lidar in archeology. So I was really pumped to see it being used in trucking. Locomation's COO Glynn Spangenberg was kind enough to join me live while at the Manifest conference and gave us a breakdown of how lidar systems are being used on their autonomous truck--which the company says can dramatically increase capacity, improve asset utilization, and lower costs for the supply chain overall. Links from the showFollow Glynn Spangenberg on LinkedinCheck out Locomation's websiteLocomation Explainer VideoCheck out these shows next: How to save old trucks with Edison MotorsTargeting the Autonomous Middle Mile with GatikThe State of Autonomous Vehicles In Trucking

Highlights from their conversation include:About Locomation AI (1:14)The Çetin story (4:02)Locomation's competitive advantage (6:43)The different way Locomation is selling (9:34)Long haul trucking being split into relays (11:03)The necessity of underlying trucking OEMs (13:12)The ​​lack of a clear, federal level safety framework (15:58)Transporting 2x as more in the same amount of time (17:53)The arrival of level five autonomy (20:53)Electrification as the energy system of the future (22:39)Solving other supply chain issues (24:57)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed stage, enterprise startups. Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/.

Tekin Meriçli, Ph.D. is a co-founder and the CTO of Locomation, a company re-engineering the world's supply chain for autonomy with a portfolio of AV products and a suite of tools that enable their clients to implement an operating model for autonomous vehicles Key topics in this conversation include: Tekin's background in robotics and how he got into automated driving, including the DARPA Urban Challenge The efficiency and sustainability benefits of Locomation's Autonomous Relay Convoy How Locomation is providing backend tools to enable their customers to realize the full potential of automated driving How Tekin thinks about his role as CTO, and what it takes to excel The importance of safety and reliability as Locomation heads towards commercialization Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/tekinmericli Locomation website: https://locomation.ai/ Tekin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tekinmericli/ Future of Mobility episode 27 with Locomation's CEO, Çetin Meriçli: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/27-%C3%A7etin-meri%C3%A7li-locomation-automated-driving-for-semi/id1511658261?i=1000499886635 Locomation's announcement with Christenson Transportation: https://locomation.ai/christenson-transportation-selects-locomation-to-deploy-its-autonomous-truck-service-will-boost-capacity-increase-profits-and-reduce-emissions/ Randy Pausch's Last Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo Tekin's Bio: Tekin Meriçli, Ph.D. is a co-founder and the CTO of Locomation. Prior to Locomation, he was a Special Faculty – Commercialization Specialist at the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) of Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute where he was also a Senior Robotics Engineer. Since 2003, Dr. Meriçli has been practicing systems engineering across a wide variety of robots and systems including autonomous and semi-autonomous ground vehicles, mapping, state estimation, and operator assist systems, perception and motion planning for ground and aerial robots, industrial automation and process improvement, wheeled tour guide and service robots, intelligent assistive robotic manipulators and search and rescue robots, and various legged robots. He also has over 40 publications in the areas of robotics and computer sciences, including best paper award recipients. About Locomation: Locomation is re-engineering the world's supply chain for autonomy with a portfolio of AV products and a suite of tools that enable our clients to implement an operating model for autonomous vehicles. Launched in 2018 by veterans of Carnegie Mellon's National Robotics Engineering Center, the Locomation team includes some of the world's foremost experts in robotics technology, artificial intelligence, trucking, freight optimization, safety, and automotive. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, and equitable mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/

Karl spoke with Finch Fulton, the VP of Policy and Strategy  at Locomation, and they had a fascinating conversation around their business model, and how it fits with the topics Business Class News has been showcasing - The Future of Our Workforce. Finch Fulton joined Locomation in February 2021. He previously served at the US Department of Transportation under Secretary Elaine Chao from 2017-2021, was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy and was the nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy. There, he led the USDOT's efforts around the safe integration of transportation technologies into the US transportation system. This included the development of key policies and initiatives around automated vehicles, commercial space operations, data, machine learning and artificial intelligence efforts, hyperloop systems, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and more. He helped develop the President's UAS Integration Pilot Program and Automated Driving System Demonstration Grants, managed the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council and served on key transportation-related White House working groups.He also served in the House of Representatives under Congressman Jim McCrery and Congressman John Fleming, M.D., in the Senate for Senator Jeff Sessions and in the private sector focused on the State and local integration of technology. He is a native of Mobile, Alabama, a graduate of the University of Alabama, received his MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and has been involved in trucking and logistics through his family's business his entire life.ABOUT LOCOMATIONLocomation was founded in 2018 by a team of the world's foremost experts on autonomous vehicles, robotics, and artificial intelligence from Carnegie Mellon's National Robotics Engineering Center and trucking industry leaders with deep knowledge and experience in every aspect of the trucking business.The name Locomation is the convergence of locomotion and automation. It isn't fixated on one single transport mode, but rather describes our grand vision: automation for anything that moves. We began our journey with middle mile freight automation, the most critical link in the supply chain and the one best suited to integrate human-guided autonomous technology. We're creating capacity in a world that's demanding more, faster every day. And from here, we plan to go everywhere autonomous transportation is needed.We are motivated by the challenge of solving problems that have hindered the trucking industry for decades. Trucks transport more than 70% of the nation's freight. E-commerce has sharply increased the need for freight trucking services. Demand is expected to grow 36% between 2020 and 2031.1 At a time when demand has never been stronger, persistent driver shortages create capacity constraints that force carriers to turn down orders.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the latest supply chain impacts from the Ukrainian conflict; what war means for CHB; can autonomous fleets run 20 hours a day; Uber Freight's unique take on driver shortages; and trucking companies partner on driver health.With special guests Bill Driegert, head of operations and co-founder at Uber Freight; Tom Kroswek, vice president of strategy and business development at Locomation; Dr. Mark Manera, founder of The Trucking Fitness Co.; and Matt Haffner, vice president of customs brokerage at OEC Group.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about the latest supply chain impacts from the Ukrainian conflict; what war means for CHB; can autonomous fleets run 20 hours a day; Uber Freight's unique take on driver shortages; and trucking companies partner on driver health.With special guests Bill Driegert, head of operations and co-founder at Uber Freight; Tom Kroswek, vice president of strategy and business development at Locomation; Dr. Mark Manera, founder of The Trucking Fitness Co.; and Matt Haffner, vice president of customs brokerage at OEC Group.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Electric fleets are the future. Are you ready? Discover why ChargePoint is the right partner to take your operation electric to reduce fueling costs, eliminate emissions and help you turn e-mobility into a competitive advantage. Visit chargepoint.solutions/freightwaves

PAVE's Board of Directors is made up of broad representatives across the AV ecosystem, including corporations, start-ups, and nonprofit organizations. For our next “road ahead” conversation, we welcome the members of PAVE's Executive Committee, representing Audi of America, the Consumer Technology Association, Aurora, and Locomation, to share their vision of the AV landscape in 2022.We hope you enjoy this opportunity to hear from these AV sector leaders, and take in their thoughts on everything from the state of the AV industry to how to cut through the hype and misunderstandings that plague the public's understanding of this technology. They will reflect on the progress of the last year and discuss the challenges of AV education that PAVE will tackle in the year ahead.GuestsBrad Stertz – PAVE Chair & Director of Government Affairs at Audi of AmericaMitch Kominsky – PAVE Vice-Chair & Director of Government Affairs for Self-Driving Vehicles at CTAMelissa Froelich – PAVE Secretary & Director of Government Relations at AuroraFinch Fulton – PAVE Treasurer & Vice President of Policy and Strategy at LocomationModeratorTara Andringa - Executive Director, PAVE

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to John D. Reiser, EVP of global supply chain at The Cannon Group, about his predictions for the supply chain in 2022. Will the beatings continue until morale improves or is relief in sight?Locomation's bold claims about its autonomous trucks are now backed by climate science. Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, tells us all about that and its autonomous relay network.Did you know the 3G network shutdown taking place this year will affect millions of commercial transportation and logistics devices? This includes asset-tracking devices, electronic logging devices, advanced driver assistance systems, material handling telematics devices and more. Deryk Powell, president at Velociti Inc., gets us up to date on everything you need to know. Matt Leuck, technical manager at Neste Renewable Road Transportation Americas, shares three ways you could be saving money on fuel.Plus, Buttigieg vows to fight container-rate inflation; the state of fulfillment is a mixed bag for retailers; truckers are using cocaine more than marijuana, a study finds; truckload spot rates hit a new all-time high; and more. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to John D. Reiser, EVP of global supply chain at The Cannon Group, about his predictions for the supply chain in 2022. Will the beatings continue until morale improves or is relief in sight?Locomation's bold claims about its autonomous trucks are now backed by climate science. Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, tells us all about that and its autonomous relay network.Did you know the 3G network shutdown taking place this year will affect millions of commercial transportation and logistics devices? This includes asset-tracking devices, electronic logging devices, advanced driver assistance systems, material handling telematics devices and more. Deryk Powell, president at Velociti Inc., gets us up to date on everything you need to know. Matt Leuck, technical manager at Neste Renewable Road Transportation Americas, shares three ways you could be saving money on fuel.Plus, Buttigieg vows to fight container-rate inflation; the state of fulfillment is a mixed bag for retailers; truckers are using cocaine more than marijuana, a study finds; truckload spot rates hit a new all-time high; and more. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Finch Fulton, Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Locomation joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss the current state of autonomous trucking policy and why narratives shape reality.The conversation begins with Finch sharing his outlook for 2022 and what he is expecting to see in the autonomous trucking industry. The potential impact of the April 2021 Executive Order Establishing the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment on autonomous trucking.With rising inflation, labor politics, and a lack of truck drivers, Grayson and Finch discuss how autonomous trucking can shore up the supply chain and lower the costs of goods delivered to consumers. From an investment standpoint, investors in the public markets are starting to look at the autonomous trucking industry as an investment opportunity due to the technology's ability to shore up the supply chain and its environmental benefits.The transportation sector as a whole represents 28% of total greenhouse gas emissions, and heavy-duty trucks account for 23% of that. – Finch FultonLocomation's ARC (Autonomous Relay Convoy) technology will allow its customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 22%. This reduction in greenhouse gases will have a positive environmental impact. The environmental benefits and the shoring up of the supply chain are two of the major benefits of autonomous trucking.When U.S. Labor Secretary Walsh was Mayor of Boston he fully embraced autonomous vehicles when he signed an executive order in 2016 welcoming autonomous vehicles to Boston. Over the last six years, has his stance on autonomy changed. Grayson and Finch discuss Secretary Walsh's changing approach to autonomy and the impact these changing views might have on the autonomous trucking industry.The reality of what [truck drivers] face today is different than what the perceptions are. So we really have a lot to do to inform and educate [truck drivers] on what this technology can do to make their jobs better. – Finch FultonTo start this process, the industry has to build trust. The trust has to be built with truck drivers, politicians, regulators, and the public. Grayson floats the idea of the industry partnering with Disney to create a new Pixar movie about autonomous trucks that could help develop public trust in the technology. Finch fills in the storyline with real-world data.Wrapping up the conversation, Grayson and Finch discuss the positive economic impact that autonomous trucking will have on the U.S. economy.[The United States] lets innovators innovate and we do not start with no. – Finch FultonRecorded on Monday, January 3, 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Cetin Mericli, co-founder and CEO of https://locomation.ai (Locomation) a Pittsburg-based startup building autonomous trucks. Previously, he was Special Faculty and Commercialisation Specialist at the National Robotics Engineering Center, at Carnegie Mellon University, where he led the Machine Learning and Perception group. In the past, he has been involved with many urban and offroad autonomous and semi-autonomous commercial and defense driving applications and his research has been published in over 40 publications on a range of topics in machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. We spoke about soccer playing robots; why not all problems are worth solving; we did not talk about secret autonomous military projects, or did we? We did speak about when we might finally have full self-driving vehicles; how autonomous trucks will affect driving jobs; why engineers don't think about the trolley problem; how to be happy; and much more…. https://golomb.net/ (Find me) https://golomb.net/pitching/ (Online Course "Pitching Like A Boss") https://www.drakestar.com/ (Drake Star Partners) Support this podcast

Avra Brahma, principal engineer at Locomation, shares his thoughts on human-guided autonomy and explains why it is the most practical approach. He also talks about autonomous convoys, why AVs are a feasible near-term opportunity to reduce emissions and improve the quality of life for drivers, the challenges of reliability and robustness of AVs and how AVs merge with a variety of powertrain options.

Çetin Meriçli is the CEO of Locomation. Locomation is revolutionizing long haul trucking by allowing two trucks and two human drivers to convoy, with the first driver operating the lead truck and the second truck following autonomously with its driver off duty. With this approach, trucks will be able to safely deliver twice the cargo, two times faster and two times farther. In the future, the company plans to introduce full solo driverless trucks. At 90 employees, with a well-scoped goal, Locomation is well on the path to revolutionizing the trucking industry as we know it. In this episode, Çetin gives Spencer a straight ahead view of what it has been like running Locomation. This one is short and sweet and you won't want to miss it. https://locomation.ai/

Çetin Meriçli is the CEO of Locomation. Locomation is revolutionizing long haul trucking by allowing two trucks and two human drivers to convoy, with the first driver operating the lead truck and the second truck following autonomously with its driver off duty. With this approach, trucks will be able to safely deliver twice the cargo, two times faster and two times farther. In the future, the company plans to introduce full solo driverless trucks. At 90 employees, with a well-scoped goal, Locomation is well on the path to revolutionizing the trucking industry as we know it. In this episode, Çetin gives Spencer a straight ahead view of what it has been like running Locomation. This one is short and sweet and you won't want to miss it. https://locomation.ai/

From easing the driver shortage to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Finch Fulton, VP of policy and strategy at Locomation, and Andrew Smith, CEO at Outrider, foresee automation offering substantial benefits in the trucking realm. They outline two distinct approaches to the market in the near term. Here's the article Finch referenced on upcoming truck driver pay changes: https://locomation.ai/upcoming-driver-pay-changes-that-will-reshape-the-trucking-industry-locomation-customers-will-be-ready/

Çetin Meriçli, Ph.D. is a co-founder and the CEO of Locomation. Formerly a Special Faculty – Commercialization Specialist at the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) of Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute, Dr. Meriçli has over 15 years of experience in developing and deploying complex robotic systems for real-world applications – and he has played key roles in over a dozen high profile applied robotics projects. His expertise can be read in over 40 publications on subjects covering his accomplishments including safe and efficient machine learning for robust robot autonomy and perception, robot learning from human demonstration and feedback, interactive learning, sliding autonomy through learning, long-term autonomy and lifelong learning, data-driven high-fidelity robot simulation, human-robot interaction, probabilistic robotics, multi-robot coordination and planning, and software engineering practices for robot software development.

Regulations for autonomous trucking likely will be ready when the trucks are around 2024, but avoiding a state-by-state hodgepodge of rules is important, according to Finch Fulton, a former Department of Transportation official and policy and strategy vice president at autonomous convoying startup Locomation. He is watching the progress of five pieces of pending federal regulation. He is joined by FreightWaves Detriot Bureau Chief, Alan Adler, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the F3 Virtual Experience

Regulations for autonomous trucking likely will be ready when the trucks are around 2024, but avoiding a state-by-state hodgepodge of rules is important, according to Finch Fulton, a former Department of Transportation official and policy and strategy vice president at autonomous convoying startup Locomation. He is watching the progress of five pieces of pending federal regulation. He is joined by FreightWaves Detriot Bureau Chief, Alan Adler, in this fireside chat. Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves PodcastsJoin the F3 Virtual Experience

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about shipping crisis solutions. Can foldable shipping containers help? Staxxon's George Kochanowski and Richard Danderline tell us how their smart box intermodal containers could save space and help clear up the ports. Technology-driven logistics and last-mile delivery provider Bolt Logistics announced last week that it has raised about $92 million in Series B financing led by Ikea. Mark Ang, co-founder and CEO at Bolt Logistics, is here to tell us what's next for the company as we enter the depths of peak season. Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, discusses the supply chain crisis and how Locomation's human-guided autonomy can help fix it.Tim Ruger, COO at Central States Manufacturing, joins the show to talk about his company's giving back program and the work that it is doing with Wreaths Across America. And “The Dude” Michael Vincent got some product in for his sustainable guitar pick and equipment startup Ocean 7 Music. We'll get an update on his business as he builds in public. Plus, free hats for CDL holders; 587 person long line for a shower; Port of Savannah putting containers at airports and more.  Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about shipping crisis solutions. Can foldable shipping containers help? Staxxon's George Kochanowski and Richard Danderline tell us how their smart box intermodal containers could save space and help clear up the ports. Technology-driven logistics and last-mile delivery provider Bolt Logistics announced last week that it has raised about $92 million in Series B financing led by Ikea. Mark Ang, co-founder and CEO at Bolt Logistics, is here to tell us what's next for the company as we enter the depths of peak season. Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer at Locomation, discusses the supply chain crisis and how Locomation's human-guided autonomy can help fix it.Tim Ruger, COO at Central States Manufacturing, joins the show to talk about his company's giving back program and the work that it is doing with Wreaths Across America. And “The Dude” Michael Vincent got some product in for his sustainable guitar pick and equipment startup Ocean 7 Music. We'll get an update on his business as he builds in public. Plus, free hats for CDL holders; 587 person long line for a shower; Port of Savannah putting containers at airports and more.  Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

This broadcast of TechVibe Radio includes Don Smith, President and CEO of RIDC, detailing the New Forefront Autonomy Study. The Pittsburgh autonomy sector has reached critical mass and has the potential to become a major player in the global market, a new study finds. But urgent action is needed to compete more effectively against other regions and to encourage autonomy companies to locate and remain in Southwestern Pennsylvania as they mature and grow.  Speaking of autonomy, Locomation's Tekin Mericle will tell us how the company is on the path to automate tractor trailers. According to Tekin, with full autonomy, trucking industry operating costs could decline by about45%, saving the industry between $85 billion and $125 billion.5 In addition, new routing powered by connectivity and analytics can increase efficiencies by up to 25%.

Locomation CTO Tekin Mericli steps up to the One Mic Stand to detail the company's blistering growth as it automates tractor trailers. Locomation was founded in 2018 by a team of the world's foremost experts on autonomous vehicles, robotics, and artificial intelligence from Carnegie Mellon's National Robotics Engineering Center and trucking industry leaders with deep knowledge and experience in every aspect of the trucking business. It is motivated by the challenge of solving problems that have hindered the trucking industry for decades. Trucks transport more than 70% of the nation's freight. E-commerce has sharply increased the need for freight trucking services. Demand is expected to grow 36% between 2020 and 2031.1 At a time when demand has never been stronger, persistent driver shortages create capacity constraints that force carriers to turn down orders.  

Across the industry of heavy truck manufacturing, referred to in the industry as Class 8 trucks, a number of manufacturers have joined forces with autonomous tech companies to develop autonomous big rig trucks for public roads.  We discuss the several different approaches by some of the industry leaders and more importantly, when you can expect to see an autonomous big rig operating on an Interstate near you. 

During this episode, the all-new Acura MDX crossover luxury SUV is reviewed; local officials in one community are invited to go a week without driving; from the freight desk - autonomous big rig truck tech news

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Finch Fulton, Locomation's vice president of policy and strategy, about his appointment to the PAVE Board of Directors. Its industry members include traditional automakers, auto component makers, startup technology firms, established tech companies and insurers. We'll find out what that means for pushing autonomous tech forward.Taylor Barker, an owner-operator at Heniff Transportation, gives us his perspective on the state of trucking and his thoughts on what the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force had to say.Ed Burns, VP of relationships at Burns Logistics, has tips for networking in a hybrid world split between virtual and in-person events.T.J. Knudson, Tony Darnell and Peter Kempf have just launched the Northern Indiana Transportation Club. We'll find out all about their mission and purpose.Niko Brown, CEO of Monkey Business Consulting, teaches us how to sell freight through storytelling.Plus, a trucker pulls past John Deere in a sign of solidarity with 10,000 striking workers; a trucker flips off striking workers at a distillery and flips his truck; will marijuana edibles end up in the Halloween candy-giving supply chain; and Wizard fired.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Finch Fulton, Locomation's vice president of policy and strategy, about his appointment to the PAVE Board of Directors. Its industry members include traditional automakers, auto component makers, startup technology firms, established tech companies and insurers. We'll find out what that means for pushing autonomous tech forward.Taylor Barker, an owner-operator at Heniff Transportation, gives us his perspective on the state of trucking and his thoughts on what the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force had to say.Ed Burns, VP of relationships at Burns Logistics, has tips for networking in a hybrid world split between virtual and in-person events.T.J. Knudson, Tony Darnell and Peter Kempf have just launched the Northern Indiana Transportation Club. We'll find out all about their mission and purpose.Niko Brown, CEO of Monkey Business Consulting, teaches us how to sell freight through storytelling.Plus, a trucker pulls past John Deere in a sign of solidarity with 10,000 striking workers; a trucker flips off striking workers at a distillery and flips his truck; will marijuana edibles end up in the Halloween candy-giving supply chain; and Wizard fired.Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On September 23rd, the Pittsburgh Technology Council was in Johnstown, PA to host "Where Electrification and Autonomy Meet: Economic Opportunities and Megatrends in the Automotive Sector." It was an economic forum to explore opportunities associated with two converging megatrends in the global automotive industry: Electrification and Autonomy. Our panelists included national thought leaders from SAE International and the American Iron and Steel Institute. We'll also be hosting some of the fastest growing firms in our region's autonomous vehicle industry, including ARGO, Aurora and Locomation. From the EV supply chain, we heard from local manufacturing firms like PPG and organizations involved in providing EV Infrastructure, including Altoona based Sheetz. TechVibe Radio's Jonathan Kersting interviewed Panelist Hesham Ezzat, Senior Technical Consultant of the Automotive Program, at the American Iron and Steel Institute to learn more about the ever-important roles steel plays in building electric cars. From light-weighting to crash protection there are more than 200 recipes for automotive designers to choose from!

Once a steel titan, Pittsburgh is now a burgeoning tech hub — and Traffic21 has helped place it at the forefront of the intelligent transportation field, improving the economy and attracting new businesses along the way. . Stan Caldwell, Executive Director of Carnegie Mellon University Traffic21 Institute, discusses the latest research from Traffic21 and how cities like Pittsburgh are uniquely equipped to develop the smart cities of tomorrow through collaboration between educational leaders, tech giants and policymakers. . Stay up to date on the latest research innovations by visiting https://traffic21.heinz.cmu.edu/. . During this conversation, Caldwell refers to the work of two previous SAE Tomorrow Today guests. Check out their episodes to continue the conversation: Ep.62 PennDOT, Ep.71 Locomation. Stay tuned for Ep.79 with Karina Ricks, Director of Mobility and Infrastructure for the City of Pittsburgh. . Like the episode? Drop us a review and follow SAE Tomorrow Today on your favorite podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Would you take a ride in a self-driving car? Wondering how long it will be before you see them on the roads? In this episode of Arduino EDUvision, we talk to Çetin Meriçli, about self-driving vehicles and robotics. Çetin is the CEO and co-founder of Locomation, a leading developer of safe and reliable autonomous driving technology for semi-trucks. An experienced entrepreneur and former Special Faculty at the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) of Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute. He has two decades of experience in developing and deploying complex robotic systems for commercial, military, and scientific applications and he has played key roles in over a dozen high profile applied robotics projects. He's also a well-published expert in AI, robotics, and machine learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arduino/message

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Locomation driver DJ Hoff about what autonomous convoys mean for drivers.With eCommerce Week back in Los Angeles, HawkeMedia founder and CEO Erik Huberman gets us up-to-date on the inner workings of e-comm.Vets2Trucking owner Ivan Hernandez celebrates National Driver Appreciation Week and discusses veterans in trucking and how the industry can show it cares.H.D. White Logistics LLC CEO Hope White is moving reefer in reefers and connecting the ports in the Southeast.Plus, container ships named after New England Patriots; a BMW drives under a semi; bad math sinks the Golden Ray; and the Suez versus the largest ship in the world. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Locomation driver DJ Hoff about what autonomous convoys mean for drivers.With eCommerce Week back in Los Angeles, HawkeMedia founder and CEO Erik Huberman gets us up-to-date on the inner workings of e-comm.Vets2Trucking owner Ivan Hernandez celebrates National Driver Appreciation Week and discusses veterans in trucking and how the industry can show it cares.H.D. White Logistics LLC CEO Hope White is moving reefer in reefers and connecting the ports in the Southeast.Plus, container ships named after New England Patriots; a BMW drives under a semi; bad math sinks the Golden Ray; and the Suez versus the largest ship in the world. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

If we were to tell you that there was a new technology that could reduce carbon emissions, create more jobs, and save consumers and businesses money, you'd be ecstatic. If we were to tell you that you can do that through autonomous trucking, you'd hardly believe us. Locomation is working hard to make the impossible, possible. . Finch Fulton, Vice President of Policy and Strategy at Locomation, discusses how autonomous trucking is changing the future of the supply chain. Numbers-wise, we're talking about removing 180,000 metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere annually. That's the equivalent of removing 39,000 passenger vehicles off the road! Not to mention how these technologies will improve the quality of life for drivers (and bottom lines of businesses). . Introducing Knowledge Bombs: those “ah hah!” statements that cause an explosion in your brain and get your gears turning. Grayson dives into these subjects on this new segment of SAE Tomorrow Today. . Ready to learn more? Check out SAE's lineup for COMVEC – the gathering place for folks innovating in on-highway, agricultural, construction, industrial, military and mining sectors. Attend in person this September or live stream curated content and join discussions on sustainable energy and innovations delivering horsepower to get us there. https://sae.to/tomorrowtodayCOMVEC . Like the episode? Drop us a review and click the bell to subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. . Bookmark SAE Tomorrow Today at https://www.sae.org/podcasts/tomorrow-today to dive deeper into the work being done by our guests and check out video and bonus features. . Help us become even better by messaging us on LinkedIn with your ideas for future guests and topics. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Locomation is a leader in the autonomous space who has a human-guided autonomy solution to aid their clients on the path to full autonomy, and their CEO & Co-Founder Cetin Mericli, joins us to share updates and discuss this space. They discuss the potential benefits operationally and financially of adopting this solution and what Locomation sees as the multi-step path to full autonomy. George Abernathy, President of FreightWaves, hosts this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Locomation is a leader in the autonomous space who has a human-guided autonomy solution to aid their clients on the path to full autonomy, and their CEO & Co-Founder Cetin Mericli, joins us to share updates and discuss this space. They discuss the potential benefits operationally and financially of adopting this solution and what Locomation sees as the multi-step path to full autonomy. George Abernathy, President of FreightWaves, hosts this fireside chat.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with Association of American Railroads CEO and President Ian Jefferies about what President Biden's executive order means for rail.Kristy Knichel, president and owner of Knichel Logistics, talks about the executive order's implications for intermodal.Steve Kenner, VP of safety at Locomation, discusses autonomous truck safety and the NHTSA's new reporting requirement.Jon Cox, senior director of solutions design at DHL Supply Chain, speaks to how that company is using data to optimize transportation.Plus, more dogs of freight Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking with Association of American Railroads CEO and President Ian Jefferies about what President Biden's executive order means for rail.Kristy Knichel, president and owner of Knichel Logistics, talks about the executive order's implications for intermodal.Steve Kenner, VP of safety at Locomation, discusses autonomous truck safety and the NHTSA's new reporting requirement.Jon Cox, senior director of solutions design at DHL Supply Chain, speaks to how that company is using data to optimize transportation.Plus, more dogs of freight Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about moving freight 145 million years in the making: dinosaurs. Find out how velociraptors for one of the most popular film franchises on Earth, “Jurassic Park,” are moved.Plus, pulling tugs, moving wine and an inside look at the world of hauling unusual freight. Scale raised $7 billion and announced a partnership with Flexport to make manual logistics paperwork easier to execute and more accurate. What it means to engineer your supply chain for autonomous trucking and why it's a valuable move to make today.They're joined by special guests Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer, Locomation; Robert Bussey, national account manager, BWS Logistics; Jason Good, brokerage director, Tranco National; and Melisa Tokmak, head of document products, Scale. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Euan Guttridge is the Director of Technical Program Management at Waymo and previously held the same position with Uber's self-driving car division.   Between these two roles, Euan developed an angel investing syndicate under the banner Reinforced Ventures. The syndicate differentiates itself for the technical proficiency of its limited partners, bringing a fresh perspective to the companies it invests in.   Euan's portfolio includes a number of past Going Deep podcast guests including; Gridwise, Locomation, UpContent, Fifth Season, Edge Case Research, and Honeycomb Credit. While not geographically exclusive, Reinforced does focus on Pittsburgh because of its over $10 billion of academic research funded and $6.6 billion of private funding in technology over the past decade.   In this conversation, Euan and Aaron discuss a career developing autonomous vehicle technology, how an AngelList syndicate works, and how to do thorough due diligence.   Sign up for a Weekly Email that will Expand Your Mind.   Euan Guttridge's Challenge; Follow your curiosity.   Connect with Euan Guttridge Linkedin Reinforced Ventures Website euan@reinforcedventures.com   If you liked this interview, check out some of Euan's portfolio companies like Locomation's Çetin Meriçli, Edge Case Research's Mike Wagner, and Gridwise's Ryan Green.   Text Me What You Think of This Episode 412-278-7680 Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy.    How? Click here and Learn more.   We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs.   Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify

On today's episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about moving freight 145 million years in the making: dinosaurs. Find out how velociraptors for one of the most popular film franchises on Earth, “Jurassic Park,” are moved.Plus, pulling tugs, moving wine and an inside look at the world of hauling unusual freight. Scale raised $7 billion and announced a partnership with Flexport to make manual logistics paperwork easier to execute and more accurate. What it means to engineer your supply chain for autonomous trucking and why it's a valuable move to make today.They're joined by special guests Glynn Spangenberg, chief commercial officer, Locomation; Robert Bussey, national account manager, BWS Logistics; Jason Good, brokerage director, Tranco National; and Melisa Tokmak, head of document products, Scale. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Autonomous truck teaching and testing is in full swing now, with close to a dozen companies in the game right now. One company, Locomation, says it can commercialize the technology faster by letting human drivers do some of the heavy lifting, while smoothing out the learning curve for the AI system. This, according to Locomation's co-founder and CEO, Dr. Çetin Meriçli, will more quickly transition the company from a research entity to a profitable business. Dr. Meriçli explains why his company is taking a different approach to AI development and how he sees the technology eventually coming to market. Locomation HDT Story about Locomation Locomation & Wilson Logistics Follow HDT on social media: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn

Çetin Meriçli, Co-Founder & CEO of Locomation joins Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss what he saw in the market when he launched Locomation into a maturing autonomous trucking market in 2018.The conversation begins with Çetin discussing growing up in Istanbul, Turkey, and how his family encouraged curiosity and asking questions to learn.Curious to us was something that was particularly promoted in our family. – Çetin MeriçliWith unlimited curiosity and an always learning philosophy, Çetin taught himself computer programing when his Uncle gifted him a small home computer.I started learning computer programing. Very quickly I ran out of the idea of just getting the computer to do what I wanted it to do. Then I started exploring the idea of what if the computer can make the decisions? What if it can surprise me? – Çetin MeriçliAfter several years of hard work, Çetin moved to America to study robotics at Carnegie Mellon in 2009 and be part of the history.CMU (Carnegie Mellon University) was equal to Top Gun for me. I wanted to come here, I wanted to learn from the Red Whittaker's, Al Kelly's, Tony Stentz's of the world. – Çetin MeriçliWhile a Senior Robotics Engineer at the National Robotics Engineering Center at Carnegie Mellon, Çetin co-authored the Slip-aware Model Predictive Optimal Control for Path Following paper which was published by IEEE. This paper heavily influenced the founding of Locomation as several of the co-founders were authors.Locomation was founded in 2018 just as the autonomous trucking market was starting to mature. Grayson asks Çetin what he saw when he made the decision to join a maturing market.We were not deterred, but we were actually nervous. We were scared to death. That is just normal because you are about to enter into a race where there are quote on quote more established players.– Çetin MeriçliKnow-how is very valuable. With a history in robotics and automation, the team at Locomation sat back and watched as the market matured. They were learning the market and discovering opportunities based on their technical backgrounds. While others made mistakes, Çetin learned and studied until the time was right.Being fashionably late to the party we did not lose the entire window of opportunity. We got our feet into the game at the right time. We got to observe what others were going after. – Çetin MeriçliSitting back and observing the market, Çetin was able to develop an autonomous trucking business model that would resonate with the market.The business model resonated with Wilson Logistics after a chance meeting at a conference. Then in September 2020, the companies announced a deal where 1,120 Wilson Logistics trucks will be equipped with Locomation's autonomous relay convoy technology.Currently, Locomation has tested trucks in Pittsburgh, Ohio, Michigan, Oregon, Idaho, Texas, and Louisiana. Grayson goes onto asks Çetin what the company is learning from testing in different environments with different climates and driving habits.Not all tests are created equal. – Çetin MeriçliGrayson shifts the conversation to commercialization and asks Çetin when the company plans to start deploying trucks for customers and when the company will become profitable.In late 2022, Locomation trucks will start operating commercially and by 2023, the company will be cash-flow profitable optionally.Wrapping up the conversation, Çetin shares his thoughts on the current state of the autonomous trucking industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Interview begins: 5:25Debrief begins: 46:38Tekin Meriçli is the cofounder and CTO of Locomation, a company focused on developing autonomous trucking. Founded in 2018, Locomation hopes to implement autonomous driving technology into freight trucks to create convoys of semi-autonomous, highway-travelling trucks.Tekin became interested in computer technology from a young age while growing up in Istanbul. An alumni of UT Austin, Bogaziçi, and Carnegie Mellon, he has a multitude of engineering experience in the field, which he brings to Locomation.We discuss: Ad: Finding experienced employees for your new business with Integrity Power Search (3:48) Tech community in Istanbul (7:37) DARPA challenge and Carnegie Mellon's advances in autonomous AI (11:36) The idea for Locomation and the Artificial General Intelligence problem (17:35) Locomotion truck convoys (23:56) Creating a business from autonomous driving (26:58) Locomation's progress to date (29:00) Truck drivers of Locomation (31:56) Implementing Locomation (37:07, 41:33) Will Locomation be the first? (38:24) Decreased driver's pay vs. improved driving conditions (39:50) 5-10 year goals (44:38) Learn more about Locomation: https://locomation.ai/Follow upside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/upsidefmAdvertise with an upside classified: https://upside.fm/classifieds--This episode is sponsored by Integrity Power Search, the #1 full stack high growth startup recruiting firm between the coasts. They partner with venture capitalists, private equity groups and CEOs to build amazing teams for the world's most disrupting companies.Learn more about or get in touch with Integrity Power Search: https://upside.fm/integrity

Today's guest is Çetin Meriçli, Co-founder and CEO of Locomation. In this episode we discuss the impact that AV technology will have on the trucking industry, how Locomation's convoy approach differs from fully autonomous and driver assistance systems, and the path to bringing this technology to market over the next few years.