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Aurora, Werner team up on autonomous hauls between Fort Worth and El Paso
The Fort Worth to El Paso stretch is more than 600 miles and takes approximately nine hours to complete, making it unappealing for truck drivers.
April 6, 2022
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How far could the crash-liability chain for autonomous vehicles extend?
The answer may surprise you. This Truckload 2022 panel of autonomous-systems developers weighed liability risks for systems developers, carriers and truck manufacturers in crashes involving possible future rigs piloted in large part by unmanned systems.
March 31, 2022
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Aurora launches 2.0 Beta version of its autonomous platform
The updated platform includes new capabilities and improvements to prepare the Aurora Driver for commercial launch.
March 31, 2022
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Christenson Transportation set to roll out 500 autonomous trucks, operate nearly around the clock
Locomation’s ARC system is a human-led convoy of two trucks that are electronically tethered. Christenson Transportation, which recently signed on to deploy 500 ARC units, said it is important to deploy a model that doesn't seek to replace the driver.
March 25, 2022
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Former YRC, Con-Way exec to lead autonomous truck startup's freight operations
Chet Richardson will be responsible for building Kodiak's network of partners and supporting commercial customers as they deploy the Kodiak Driver.
March 23, 2022
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U.S. Xpress partners with autonomous trucking firm Aurora
The Top 250 fleet will work with Aurora on the deployment of its autonomous Aurora Driver system. Also: Diesel prices surge past $4/gallon national average for the first time in eight years.
February 16, 2022
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Autonomous backing tech added to Outrider yard tractors
Autonomous yard tractor developer Outrider has added autonomous backing capabilities to its system. Also: Drivewyze adds new weigh station bypass locations in Iowa; Women in Trucking seeks industry feedback.
February 11, 2022
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Knight-Swift to become first fleet to own, maintain autonomous truck
The CCJ Top 250 carrier has entered into a new partnership with autonomous truck tech developer Embark. Also: Fuel prices near $4/gallon nationwide; TCA opens Highway Angel of the Year voting to the public.
February 9, 2022
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TuSimple inks deal to expand autonomous freight network
TuSimple President and CEO Cheng Lu said his company is "seeing unprecedented demand for autonomous trucking capacity."
January 25, 2022
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J.B. Hunt, Waymo expand autonomous partnership
The collaboration will also include operational and market studies to refine the commercial readiness of the driving technology.
January 15, 2022
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Test drive: Plus' autonomous trucking system
Despite all the space-age tech that Plus has attached to the truck, the most important safety feature sits in the driver's seat.
January 4, 2022
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Peterbilt rolls out autonomous truck at CES
Peterbilt showcasing its first Model 579 equipped with the Aurora Driver, a Level 4 advanced autonomous system. Also: USA Truck buying Nikola Tre battery-electric trucks; TBS Factoring acquires Financial Carrier Services.
January 6, 2022
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TuSimple completes 80 minute, 80 mile driverless run
TuSimple said it successfully completed "the world's first fully autonomous semi-truck run on open public roads without a human in the vehicle and without human intervention."
December 30, 2021
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DHL commits to buying dozens of autonomous trucks with eye towards electric
Parcel delivery heavyweight DHL is once again enjoying record growth and is looking to TuSimple's autonomous truck technology to help further improve its bottom line.
December 27, 2021
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Embark expanding into Texas, intros new autonomous trucking lane
Autonomous truck start up opening new driverless lane between Houston and San Antonio.
December 9, 2021
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Waymo expanding partnership with UPS
In the coming weeks, Waymo will begin testing Class 8 trucks equipped with the Waymo Driver autonomous system with UPS in Texas. Also: New Orleans woman pleads guilty in ongoing staged-accident fraud scheme; Averitt celebrates 50 years.
November 19, 2021
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Autonomous trucking firm Kodiak plans to double workforce, add 15 trucks with new funding
Kodiak Robotics announced it received $125 million in Series B funding from a variety of investors. Also: DTNA, Platform Science team up on open OEM platform.
November 15, 2021
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Ryder, Georgia Tech team up to study impact of autonomous trucking
The researchers’ Autonomous Transfer Hub Network and optimization models significantly reduced the number of miles driven with empty trailers, which accounts for a large part of the cost reduction.
November 12, 2021
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