Autonomous Truck News

Autonomous truck software developers received a boost from the FMCSA, which OK’d the use of beacons rather than warning triangles for five years.

The preliminary probe covers an estimated 1,000 vehicles from the 2026 model year, NHTSA said. The agency has not yet decided whether to conduct a full investigation.

Sarfraz Maredia, who has been with the company for more than 12 years, is leaving to pursue a top executive role at an undisclosed company outside of the transportation industry.

Tesla’s driver-assistance branding has long been a point of contention with regulators, safety advocates and some Tesla customers, who say the name gives the impression of full autonomy.

Waymo increased the size of its inaugural debt raise to $5 billion, tapping lenders to help fuel the robotaxi company’s growth as it expands globally.

Fuel that is usually used for off-road purposes is exempt from the federal excise tax of 24 cents a gallon. 

ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen calls the annual Management Conference & Exhibition "invaluable for both professional growth and business success."

Randy Bell of International Motors contrasted his big-tech background with the current state of truck specification tools and AI's role in vehicle spec’ing.

Aurora Innovation will launch a hardware-as-a-service model in partnership with Aumovio by the end of 2027, according to Chief Financial Officer David Maday.

Tesla landed an order for as many as 2,500 of its Semi Class 8 tractors from a coalition backed by a group of shippers, with the first delivery set for Q4.