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CVSA's unannounced Brake Safety Day puts 400 trucks out of service
Of more than 4,500 inspections conducted during the one-day enforcement initiative, 398 trucks were put OOS for brakes-related violations. Also: Roush Industries to upfit trucks with Kodiak Driver autonomous system; specialized-oversized haulers get HOS waiver; Paper Transport's extended NFL franchise partnership.
June 19, 2025
Regulations
California lawmaker makes third attempt to limit driverless truck operations in state
Instead of an outright ban on driverless trucks, which has been vetoed twice, the bill this time around would allow driverless trucks in specific operations. Also: Atlas Energy adds two more Kodiak autonomous trucks to oilfield operations; FTR hosting free webinar in July.
June 12, 2025
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June 11, 2025
Autonomous
Song for automated truck drivers
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June 12, 2025
Equipment controls
Senate's budget bill includes changes to AI-tech regulation provision in 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
The bill would essentially ban states from limiting automated decision systems in interstate commerce, such as driverless operations, among other things. Also: Senator calls for investigation into TuSimple; Truck Parking Club surpasses 2,000 truck parking locations.
June 9, 2025
Equipment controls
Aurora puts operator back in 'driverless' operations
Aurora has agreed to a request from an OEM partner to put an operator in the driver's seat for its "driverless" autonomous hauls in Texas. Also: OOIDA voices concern over budget reconciliation bill; Pitt Ohio opens new maritime terminal in Virginia.
May 21, 2025
Equipment controls
Texas proposes driverless truck ban as Uber Freight, Hirschbach partnership takes off
A bill introduced in Texas would require trained human operators in autonomous vehicles.
May 14, 2025
Autonomous
Widespread AV adoption is still 'just around the corner'
Samsara recently hosted a roundtable of autonomous experts at its R&D Innovation Hub in San Francisco.
May 6, 2025
Equipment controls
Aurora begins driverless commercial operations in Texas
Aurora began regular driverless customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston this week. To date, the Aurora Driver has completed over 1,200 miles without a driver. Also: Volvo's VNR Electric surpasses 15 million customer miles.
May 2, 2025
Regulations
Truck dealers urge Congress to revoke CARB emissions waivers
The American Truck Dealers group sent a letter to Congress in support of joint resolutions that would revoke EPA waivers for California's Advanced Clean Trucks and Omnimbus Low-NOx rules. Also: California DMV proposes new autonomous vehicle testing, deployment regs.
May 1, 2025
Equipment controls
Daimler delivers new Cascadias to Torc for autonomous fleet testing
Daimler Truck has started delivering fifth-gen Cascadias to the autonomous testing fleet of Torc Robotics. Also: Nevada eyes insurance increase for intrastate carriers; fleet's coil-securement exemption renewed.
April 21, 2025
Equipment controls
Semi-autonomous truck platoon launched along I-70
A pair of trucks will operate along I-70 between Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis using platooning technology. Also: Fleet petitions FMCSA to allow installation of flashing, brake-activated amber lights on trucks.
April 18, 2025
ADAS
Kenworth intros new ADAS options for T680 models
Kenworth is now offering three tiers of ADAS options for its T680 flagship model. Also: Truck driver pleads guilty to obtaining fraudulent government benefits; HHG company employees sentenced, ordered to pay restitution for fraud scheme.
March 17, 2025
Autonomous
The Expendables of trucking
Like Expendables franchise relies on seasoned veterans, the trucking industry has long valued the experience of million-mile drivers. But as autonomous vehicles take center stage, will this emphasis on experience translate to the digital realm?
March 14, 2025
Autonomous
Autonomous tech firm planning driverless truck deployment this year
Bot Auto is planning a full-scale pilot program with continuous autonomous trucking operations between Houston and San Antonio. Also: USPS contractor crash monitoring bill passes House; Michigan's spring weight restrictions begin.
March 5, 2025
Autonomous
Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Waabi partner for autonomous truck development
The companies are partnering for the joint development and deployment of autonomous trucks. Also: Work Truck Week to have 21 Class 2-8 trucks available for Ride & Drive; FleetPride acquires Delaware-based shop.
February 5, 2025
Autonomous
FMCSA sued over warning-device exemption denial
Autonomous truck tech developer Aurora is suing the agency after being denied an exemption from the requirement that drivers place warning triangles when stopped at roadside. FMCSA has also signaled intent to study the safety impacts of warning triangles.
January 14, 2025
Autonomous
Aurora partnerships to allow autonomous truck deployment at scale
The company is partnering with Continental and Nvidia to manufacture self-driving hardware at scale in 2027. Also: More emergency declarations issued for winter weather; FMCSA's random drug testing rates for 2025; more.
January 9, 2025
Autonomous
Former FMCSA deputy administrator joins autonomous tech firm
Earl Adams Jr., who previously served as FMCSA's deputy administrator and chief counsel, is joining autonomous tech developer Plus. Also: FTR hosting 2025 freight outlook webinar; XPO trailer mechanic recognized by Women in Trucking.
January 7, 2025
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