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California governor again spikes driverless truck ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom for the second time has vetoed a bill that would have disallowed driverless trucks in the state.
September 29, 2024
Aurora adding more autonomous lanes
Aurora expects to begin commercial pilots for customers between Fort Worth and Phoenix in the first half of 2025. Also: Texas Supreme Court to hear high-profile Werner nuclear verdict case.
September 9, 2024
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September 20, 2024
Mitsubishi develops autonomous distribution yard logistics platform
The platform aims to increase safety, security and efficiency in the yard with the possibility to expand to on-road applications in the future.
September 5, 2024
Autonomous
California DMV publishes draft of driverless regulations
California has twice passed bans on driverless trucking, but the governor has yet to sign either into law.
September 3, 2024
Autonomous
California lawmakers again send driverless truck ban to governor's desk
For the second year in a row, legislators passed a bill to ban autonomous trucks without a human operator in the state. Gov. Newsom vetoed the bill last year. Also: Michigan sending safety alerts to truckers' ELDs.
September 2, 2024
Regulations
California advances new driverless tech regulations
Two bills that include autonomous vehicle safety legislation have cleared procedural votes in California. Also: Trucking Cares Foundation donates $25K to fight human trafficking; Penske debuts new used truck auction site.
August 20, 2024
Autonomous
J.B. Hunt completes 50K autonomous miles with Kodiak, Bridgestone partnership
The three companies run weekly loads of tires from South Carolina to Dallas, including an autonomous lane from Atlanta to Dallas. Also: CARB, Calstart hosting ride-and-drive event next week in Oakland.
August 8, 2024
Autonomous
Kodiak makes first driverless haul on Texas oilfield
The 21-mile route took two hours and seven minutes, and the average speed was 10 mph.
July 23, 2024
Regulations
California lawmakers again eye driverless truck ban
Legislation, which passed last year but was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, would require a human operator inside autonomous trucks. Also: Volvo, Westport celebrate official launch of joint venture partnership.
July 8, 2024
Autonomous
Check out Volvo's 'superhuman' autonomous VNL
Aurora founder and Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson says Volvo's new autonomous VNL is 'better in every way' than what a human can do behind the wheel.
June 6, 2024
Technology
A new safety platform from a driverless tech startup, free in-cab safety alerts in Arkansas and more
C.H, Robinson deploys more AI; Rubicon sells its fleet tech business for more than $90 million; free in-cab safety alerts are coming to the state of Arkansas; and driverless tech startup Plus rolls out a new safety platform.
May 20, 2024
Autonomous
Driverless and fossil fuel-less: Freightliner unveils autonomous, electric eCascadia
Almost 9 years to the day after Freightliner first entered autonomous trucking, the company debuted a new, more capable autonomous electric truck.
May 8, 2024
Regulations
Kentucky lawmakers override veto of autonomous vehicle legislation
The bill, now a Kentucky law after the veto override, clears a regulatory path for fully autonomous vehicles to operate in the state. Also: Florida denied request for CDL skills testing flexibility; new advisory committee on distracted driving.
April 18, 2024
Regulations
Bill clearing way for autonomous vehicles vetoed in Kentucky
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed the bill that would have allowed autonomous cars without human drivers and a trial for autonomous trucks with operators. Also: Saia opens two new terminals; Roadrunner opens former Yellow terminal in Atlanta.
April 11, 2024
Autonomous
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
Autonomous
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
Autonomous
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
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Port strike paused: Union back to work without new deal
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