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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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Amazon Considers Selling In-House Chips to Other Companies

The disclosure offers a rare glimpse into the scale of Amazon’s in-house chip operation, which produces general-purpose computing and AI accelerators.

April 9, 2026
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Countdown to ACT 2026 Ticks Below a Month

FedEx Freight incoming CEO John Smith will deliver the opening keynote in Las Vegas on May 4, weeks before the unit spins off from FedEx on June 1.

April 6, 2026
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Tesla Posts One of Worst Sales Quarters in Years

The company delivered 358,023 vehicles worldwide in the first quarter. It’s the second consecutive quarter that Tesla has fallen short of projections.

April 2, 2026
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Passengers Stranded as 100 Robotaxis Halt in Traffic

A preliminary investigation indicates more than 100 robotaxis came to a halt because of a “system malfunction,” police in the Chinese city of Wuhan said in a statement.

April 1, 2026
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Automated Driving Systems Don't Boost Safety, NTSB Head Says

“These systems function primarily as convenience features rather than safety enhancements,” NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said.

March 31, 2026
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Rivian E-Bike Spinoff Lands $1 Billion Valuation

The e-bike spinoff, called Also, has struck a partnership with DoorDash to work on autonomous deliveries.

March 31, 2026
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Ryder Revealed as Initial Autonomous Fleet for International

International Motors announced initial fleet trials of second-generation autonomous LT Series tractors, identifying Ryder System as the inaugural participant.

March 30, 2026
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Transport Topics Launches Premium Content for Subscribers

Beginning March 30, Transport Topics will begin publishing a new selection of “Premium” stories on ttnews.com.

March 30, 2026
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Autonomous Truck Developers Set Stage for Large-Scale Deployment

Working together with major truck makers and industry suppliers, self-driving truck companies are preparing factories for mass production of driverless trucks.

March 30, 2026
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Pony AI Delivers First-Ever Profitable Quarter

Pony AI has set a goal of deploying robotaxis with partners in more than 20 cities worldwide this year.

March 26, 2026

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