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How the commercial vehicle sector is preparing for autonomous driving
The efforts of tech engineers had focused on the quest to build commercially-viable driverless automobiles, but in the last year there has been a shift toward the commercial vehicle sector.
July 29, 2021
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Will driver shortage lead to full-scale autonomy by 2024?
The trucking industry is mired in a driver shortage that is raising interest in AI-enabled trucks with autonomous capabilities.
July 29, 2021
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July 7, 2025
Technology
Which company is most likely to succeed at self-driving trucks?
A new report on the pace of patents within the tech industry focused on autonomous driving reveals how close the world is to this revolutionary event, and who the winners and losers might be.
July 26, 2021
Workforce
XPO workers ratify first Teamsters contract in Miami
Following a 6.5-year battle, the Teamsters union scored its first victory with XPO Logistics workers. Also: TuSimple partners with long-range lidar developer; Van, reefer spot rates tick up, DAT reports; Women in Trucking seeks award nominees.
July 15, 2021
Technology
Why the first movers in autonomous trucking have the edge
Data science shows why the first movers of autonomous trucks will have a low-cost and driver recruiting advantage.
July 1, 2021
Autonomous
AB 5 injunction remains in effect as case heads to Supreme Court
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a motion to temporarily keep the preliminary injunction. Also: Autonomous trucking software firm Embark will merge into Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II; Shippers Conditions still poor but improving
June 24, 2021
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Top 250 fleet embarking on multi-year platooning test
PGT Trucking Inc., has inked a deal with autonomous truck technology startup Locomation to test its platooning technology. Also: ATA forms new climate-focused advisory committee; Volvo breaks ground on new vehicle testing lab; more.
June 11, 2021
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J.B. Hunt, Waymo partnering on self-driving deliveries in Texas
The self-driving run through the Lone Star State will be J.B. Hunt's first opportunity to collect data and feedback on customer freight moved with a Class 8 tractor operating at this level of autonomy.
June 10, 2021
Equipment controls
Safety features added to Detroit Assurance
Detroit has added new features to the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems.
June 3, 2021
Alternative power
Penske takes delivery of two Volvo VNR Electrics
The two battery-electric trucks will be used by two Penske customer consumer retail companies. Also: Knight-Swift acquires brokerage; Aurora, Embark join Self-Driving Coalition's Board; Waste Management wants to install pulsating brake lights on trucks.
June 3, 2021
Autonomous
Autonomous TuSimple truck collects evidence from hit-and-run crash
An autonomous TuSimple truck recently shaved off 10 hours from a 1,000-mile trip, and its self-driving tech obtained plenty of evidence following a hit-and-run in Arizona.
May 27, 2021
Regulations
Dyed diesel okayed for limited use, fines waived
Oakley Transport achieves ISO certification milestone. Also: Embark brings on new partner.
May 14, 2021
ADAS
TuSimple says it has orders for nearly 7,000 driverless trucks
Also: Bendix gets FMCSA waiver. Forward Air growing in Kansas. SoCal fleet adds electrics.
May 11, 2021
Equipment controls
Former FMCSA boss joins autonomous startup
Self-driving tech companies are becoming a popular landing spot for former USDOT leadership.
May 5, 2021
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Trucking stakeholders join TuSimple board
TA-Petro, Nikola pair up on hydrogen stations. Navistar and Goodyear added to autonomous trucking group's advisory team. TCA names new officers for the coming year.
April 26, 2021
Autonomous
Isuzu working to bring self-driving to medium-duty
The effort will integrate Gatik’s autonomous driving technology into several Isuzu medium-duty N-Series trucks to produce SAE Level 4 delivery vehicles.
April 7, 2021
Business
Truck driver shut down by FMCSA after multiple DUI arrests
The Nevada-based trucker was arrested twice in 12 days for having a blood alcohol content much higher than the legal limit for commercial drivers. Also, Embark unveils new universal interface for truck OEMs; Yokohama raising tire prices.
March 31, 2021
Autonomous
Volvo adds Aurora as autonomous partner to spur development
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has partnered with self-driving technology company Aurora to jointly develop autonomous trucks. Also, NATSO is helping spur expansion of EV charging stations; and fleets announce driver pay increases.
March 31, 2021
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