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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

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

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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

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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

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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

J.B. Hunt, Kodiak, Bridgestone partnership

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

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

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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

Volvo VLN Autonomous truck with textbox that says '30% more efficient'

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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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

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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

Torc Robotics autonomous truck

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

On Monday, a rally was held outside the State Capitol in Sacramento to support the bill, attended by Teamsters leaders and lawmakers, including Assemblymembers Tom Lackey (R-Boron) and Laura Friedman (D-Glendale).

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

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Chief Financial Officer Chris Wikoff noted that last year, average truck count in Werner's One-Way division, where ECM operated, was 2,386, a 10% decrease year-over-year.

ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg

Werner paid $142.4 million in 2021 for an 80% stake in regional carriers ECM Transport and Motor Carrier Services of Pennsylvania.

Founded in 2012, NHH Services provides specialized transportation and project management services throughout the United States and Canada, with expertise in heavy haul, flatbed, general freight, and complex cargo movements.

Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs speaks at TCA Truckload 2026.

FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'

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Driver churn costs fleets $13K, report shows. Is tech helping or hurting?

Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Wednesday introduced the Dalilah Law–legislation that would require states to take specific measures to get illegal alien truck drivers off America’s roads to receive federal Department of Transportation funding.

Trump's Dalilah Law introduced into Senate, DOT funding tied to state compliance

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