autonomous News Updates

Autonomous trucking is set to enter a new phase, advancing toward end-to-end shipment from the hub-to-hub model quicker than previously thought in the sector.

New federal guidance says FMCSA must revamp operational safety regulations and resolve questions about automated surface transportation of hazardous materials.

Teamsters California is suing the state DMV to stop its amended regulations allowing permits to test and use heavy-duty autonomous vehicles.

The parent company of Kenworth and Peterbilt has autonomous trucking partnerships with Aurora Innovation, Kodiak AI and Stack.

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

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

The new rule, part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to modernize standards for driverless cars, could ease the path for purpose-built autonomous vehicles including Tesla’s Cybercab.

Waymo vehicles failed to recognize freeway construction zones in 13 instances in Phoenix and San Francisco in April and May, according to a June 17 filing with NHTSA.

Waymo Premier includes priority pickups, 10% cash back on every trip in the form of ride credits, early access to Waymo in new cities and up to five free cancellations per month.

The Stockholm-based startup went public on the Nasdaq through a merger with blank-check firm Legato Merger at a pre-money equity valuation of about $1.35 billion.