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Navistar, Plus set to launch autonomous program
Navistar is preparing to launch an autonomous commercial pilot program with driverless startup Plus. Also: After 31 years with FedEx, Robert Carter is retiring; Penske Truck Leasing opens a new 22,898-square-feet facility; more.
March 13, 2024
Martin Brower utilizing Kodiak trucks on autonomous lane
Since the companies began working together in July 2022, Kodiak has completed more than 600 autonomous deliveries for Martin Brower. Also: NFI deploys 50 battery-electric Class 8 trucks; Averitt donates $1.5M to St. Jude.
March 4, 2024
Teamsters voice opposition to Kentucky autonomous truck bill
The bill, which passed the state's House, would create a regulatory framework for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public highways. Also: Convoy digital freight platform re-launches under new ownership.
February 26, 2024
Autonomous
I’m sorry, Dave
Humans, however flawed, are needed to deal with the unexpected. If not in your truck, then in the car next to it.
February 16, 2024
Regulations
Teamsters, California lawmakers reintroduce push for bill to require human operators in AV trucks
Though Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill last year, lawmakers and labor leaders teamed up to push the bill once again.
February 14, 2024
Autonomous
Another state eyes driverless truck ban
Indiana lawmakers introduced bills recently that would require an operator inside autonomous trucks during operation. Also: Texas gets $70 million to build hydrogen fueling stations for trucks; TEL donates truck to mobile medical clinic.
January 16, 2024
Regulations
New York driverless truck ban proposed in senate
Newly introduced legislation would require a trained human operator be physically present in any autonomous vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds or more on New York roads.
January 11, 2024
Autonomous
Kodiak Robotics debuts production-ready driverless tech
Kodiak’s sixth-generation truck follows the recently announced opening of a truckport to launch and land autonomous trucks, in partnership with Pilot/Flying J.
January 9, 2024
Autonomous
Goodyear, driverless startup Gatik implementing smart tire integration
Tire intelligence data regarding road conditions and tire health have helped Gatik advance its AV controllers with insights about accurate cornering and braking stiffness, rolling resistance and tire load.
January 9, 2024
Autonomous
Continental, Aurora finalize design of scalable autonomous trucking system
The finalized hardware design comes less than a year after the companies entered into a partnership.
January 8, 2024
Autonomous
Public-private partnership pushes for safe and efficient deployment of AVs in Texas
The Texas Department of Transportation has partnered with Cavnue to install physical and digital infrastructure that will improve safety of autonomous truck operations along a stretch of State Highway 130.
December 19, 2023
Autonomous
TuSimple winding down U.S. operations
The autonomous truck maker is laying off approximately 75% of its U.S. workforce. Also: Union Pacific will open a new intermodal facility in downtown Phoenix; MHC Kenworth opens new South Carolina location.
December 7, 2023
Autonomous
How truck drivers and autonomous trucks can coexist as technology develops
Joining us this week on the 10-44 is Barrett Young, head of fleet safety at AI-powered fleet safety firm Netradyne, who talks about how AI and autonomous trucks will impact the trucking industry moving forward in California and the U.S. as a whole.
October 5, 2023
Autonomous
Maersk, Kodiak Robotics seek to 'digitize the supply chain'
Kodiak autonomous trucks have been delivering eight loads per week between Texas and Oklahoma for Maersk customers since August.
October 5, 2023
Technology
Long-range stereo vision processing could advance performance beyond LiDAR
Startup says its two-camera image processing solution outperforms other technology for small-object detection at long distances.
October 1, 2023
Autonomous
AVs will augment drivers, not replace them
Autonomous experts share their outlook on the future of AV trucks during the Trimble Insight 2023 Tech Conference and Expo in Las Vegas.
September 27, 2023
Autonomous
California governor spikes driverless trucking ban
Gov. Gavin Newsom said AB 316 was unnecessary for the regulation and oversight of heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology in California, as existing law provides sufficient authority to create the appropriate regulatory framework.
September 23, 2023
Regulations
Autonomous companies favor Sunbelt driverless-friendly policies as ATA pushes for universal standards
Without consistent regulations, autonomous trucking is governed by a patchwork of rules that treat passenger cars differently than commercial trucks.
September 14, 2023
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Bill seeks to remove cost, redundancy from TWIC, hazmat certification
The bill allows workers to apply existing valid background checks to multiple TSA-managed credentialing programs, such as the Transportation Worker Identification Credentials and Hazardous Materials Endorsements.
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