Fleet executives and technology providers discussed how AI is reshaping fleet safety, driver performance and overall carrier operations during The AI Summit.
September 23, 2026BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuelAutonomous
Q+A with Volvo Autonomous Solutions’ Nils Jaeger
Volvo Autonomous Solutions will take the driver and observer out of its self-driving VNL tractors in the first quarter of next year.
September 21, 2026BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous
Autonomous drone firm Zipline seeks $1B at $20B valuation
Zipline is in talks to raise around $1 billion in a funding round that would value the drone delivery and logistics startup at roughly $20 billion.
September 17, 2026BusinessTechnologyAutonomous
Lyft offers Waymo robotaxi rides in Nashville
Ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber have been partnering with robotaxi developers to prepare for a future where driverless vehicles could increasingly threaten their core businesses.
September 9, 2026GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuelAutonomous
DOT maps path for wider deployment of autonomous vehicles
New federal guidance says FMCSA must revamp operational safety regulations and resolve questions about automated surface transportation of hazardous materials.
September 8, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Tesla Cybercab launch draws NHTSA probe the next day
NHTSA officials are opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules a day after the company began offering rides.
September 4, 2026BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous
Tesla launches robotaxi service with Cybercabs
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control.”
September 4, 2026BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous
PlusAI unveils third attempt to go public
PlusAI plans to merge with Texas Ventures Acquisition III, which has backing from funds managed by hedge fund and asset manager Yorkville Advisors Global.
September 3, 2026BusinessTechnologyAutonomous
Waymo seeks more than $3B in first debt deal to fund growth
Waymo is in the final stages of talks to raise debt for the first time, tapping lenders including Pacific Investment Management for more than $3 billion.
September 2, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyAutonomousPrivate
Uber to cut 3,300 jobs to reduce management layers
The massive restructuring is aimed at reducing management layers and reallocating spending into its ride-sharing, delivery and robotaxi businesses.
September 2, 2026