Ascend partners with Volvo for autonomous transportation


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ATLANTA, Ga. — Ascend has formed a partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions, which will make Ascend the first asset-based truckload carrier to reserve capacity for V.A.S.’s hub-to-hub autonomous transportation offering in the first lane planned for operation. “We are excited to begin testing autonomous, long-distance linehaul options within our network,” said Scott Stowers, President of Ascend Dedicated. “Whether it is additional capacity, keeping drivers closer to home, or improving road safety, autonomy holds enormous potential to transform the transportation industry,” said Nils Jaeger, President of Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “At Volvo Autonomous Solutions, we believe that the way to autonomy is through collaboration and the creation of solutions that are tailor-made for the specific needs of our customers. For more information about Ascend’s dedicated transportation offerings, please visit dtsolutions.net.