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Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.

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TFI advances toward autonomous semi rollout for U.S. LTL unit

TFI International envisions rolling out autonomous trucks as part of its U.S. less-than-truckload linehaul business in 2027, according to a key executive.

July 28, 2026
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Waymo explores options to leave Uber robotaxi deal

Waymo is exploring options to exit its robotaxi partnership with Uber Technologies Inc., the Financial Times reported.

July 24, 2026
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Tesla to turn self-driving focus to trucks in 2027 at latest

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said of an autonomous Semi: “It will definitely be working next year and in time for the scale-up to high production of the Tesla Semi.”

July 23, 2026
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Aurora unveils its second-generation autonomous trucks

Aurora’s trucks will be truly driverless, although a roadside assistance specialist may sometimes sit in the back seat to assist with issues on longer routes.

July 23, 2026
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Tesla’s Cybertruck could be as big a flop as the Ford Edsel

Edsel sales dropped each year the model was on the market, and Ford discontinued the car in 1959. Cybertruck sales are off to an even worse start.

July 22, 2026
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Zoox recalls robotaxis after navigation issues through smoke

An unoccupied Zoox vehicle on June 20 approached the scene of a fire that was obscured by heavy smoke, braking hard while attempting to steer away before coming to a stop.

July 17, 2026
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NTSB: full accelerator press preceded fatal Tesla crash in Texas

Federal investigators looking into a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home are suggesting the vehicle's self-driving software wasn't to blame.

July 16, 2026
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NHTSA takes aim at autonomous car mishaps in rulemaking push

Officials aim to finalize the new requirements before the end of President Donald Trump’s current term, said Jonathan Morrison, NHTSA's top official.

July 16, 2026
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July 15, 2026
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Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, prompting 911 calls

Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, spilling drinks, dropping food, vomiting, experiencing medical emergencies and even giving birth in the cars.

July 14, 2026

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