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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
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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
Autonomous
How autonomous trucks will impact the trucking workforce
As autonomous truck technology continues to evolve, there is concern among truck drivers that their jobs could be on the chopping block at some point.
January 3, 2025
Autonomous
DTNA expands deal in pursuit of driverless goals
Under the expanded collaboration, Torc and Aeva will work together on technology advancements in service of Level 4 autonomous trucking. Also: DOT announces civil penalty increases for regs viols; 5 truck drivers up for ATA National Driver of the Year.
January 3, 2025
Autonomous
Volvo adds DHL to its autonomous trucking network
The road to fully autonomous trucking is a complex journey, but significant strides are being made. Volvo Trucks, in partnership with Aurora Innovation, is leading the charge with its hub-to-hub autonomous trucking solution.
December 11, 2024
ADAS
NHTSA investigating Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature following crashes
Tesla claims its electric semi trucks are hardware capable of using the company's Autopilot suite of driver assistance features and FSD, but the system has not yet been deployed for its rigs.
October 22, 2024
Autonomous
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
Autonomous
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
Autonomous
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
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