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Volvo Eyes $3B Autonomous Truck Business in 5 Years

Self-driving trucks are set to start driving in the U.S. in the coming months, with more than 300 autonomous rigs on highways by the end of 2027, the company said.

June 10, 2026
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Highway Legislation Awaits House Consideration

When the House returns from Memorial Day recess, lawmakers are expected to take up a highway policy bill that would amplify federal funding for truck parking.

May 26, 2026
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What Is the Lowest-Cost Regional Freight Format?

Humble Robotics CEO Eyal Cohen says a battery-electric, cabless Class 8 autonomous vehicle is the most cost-efficient way to move freight over short distances.

May 22, 2026
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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, 2026
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Autonomous 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, 2026
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Bot Auto Executes Fully Autonomous Freight Shipment in Texas

Bot Auto completed its first over-the-road longhaul commercial shipment without a human in the cab or remote operator, the autonomous truck technology firm said.

April 30, 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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Honda, Sony Drop Afeela EV Project, Reassess Partnership

Development of the first- and second-generation Afeela EVs will be shelved effective immediately, and the companies will re-evaluate Sony Honda Mobility.

March 25, 2026
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Rep. Latta Leads the Charge for Autonomous Vehicle Framework

Rep. Bob Latta has pushed for a national AV policy for about a decade, decrying today’s state‑by‑state regulatory patchwork.

March 23, 2026
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Duffy Touts Safety Potential for Autonomous Vehicles

DOT is preparing a series of autonomous-vehicle regulatory moves this year to further shape how the technology reaches commercial scale — including in the freight sector.

March 11, 2026

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