Waymo has temporarily halted service in five cities over concerns that its robotaxis may attempt to drive on flooded roads.
May 21, 2026Autonomous Truck News
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.
Highway Bill Would Expand Access to Truck Parking
The BUILD America 250 Act introduced by House leaders would address trucking industry concerns, including access to truck parking and combating cargo theft.
May 21, 2026What BUILD America 250 Means for Autonomous Trucking
For the first time, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee included a federal policy framework regulating the deployment of self-driving trucks.
May 20, 2026House Leaders Graves, Larsen Unveil 5-Year Highway Bill
The BUILD America 250 Act would reauthorize federal surface transportation programs covering roads, bridges, transit, rail and safety.
May 18, 2026Autonomous Trucks Are Here, but When Will They Scale?
Autonomous trucking is shifting from early pilots toward full-scale commercial launches. How quickly might driverless trucks become more widely available?
May 14, 2026Waymo Issues Robotaxi Recall After San Antonio Flood Incident
Waymo is recalling thousands of robotaxis to fix a software issue that could cause the autonomous vehicles to drive on flooded roads.
May 12, 2026Aramco Posts 25% Profit Jump After Shifting From Hormuz
Aramco's East-West Pipeline across Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea is operating at its maximum capacity of 7 million barrels of oil a day.
May 11, 2026Tesla Sees ‘Many Thousands’ of Semis Being Built in 2026
Tesla is attempting to facilitate demand by offering low-cost charging equipment on an industrial scale to carriers.
May 8, 2026GXO Reports Swinging From Loss to Profit in Q1
GXO Logistics Inc. on May 5 reported first-quarter revenue and earnings growth, supported by a swing from a loss to a profit year over year.
May 6, 2026Clean Fleets Target Business Cases as Subsidies Fade
ACT Expo 2026 signaled momentum shifts in the clean transportation movement and growing acceptance of connected vehicle technology, AI and autonomous driving.
May 6, 2026