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May 2, 2024autonomous News Updates
Follow autonomous trucking news with Transport Topics for coverage of self-driving technology as it moves toward commercial freight operations. This category tracks testing, safety validation, artificial intelligence, sensors, regulation, industry partnerships and deployment plans. Reporting examines how developers, truck manufacturers, carriers and policymakers are addressing the technical and operational challenges of bringing autonomous trucks to public roads.
California Legislators Seek to Override Veto of AV Bills
California legislators have reintroduced a pair of bills regulating autonomous trucks to potentially override a veto in September by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
May 1, 2024Kentucky Lawmakers Override Veto, OK Fully Autonomous Vehicles
Kentucky has legally paved the way for autonomous vehicles on its roadways with the legislators gathering enough support April 12 to override Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto.
April 16, 2024Self-Driving Startup Wayve Expands to Vancouver
British autonomous driving startup Wayve Technologies Ltd. is opening a research center in Vancouver, adding its second location in North America to accelerate its growth.
April 11, 2024Cruise to Resume Testing Its Robotaxi Service in Phoenix
Cruise is preparing to resume testing its robotaxis with safety drivers in Phoenix, marking an important step in its attempts to resume service after grounding its fleet last year.
April 9, 2024What Are Autonomous Trucks?
As one of the most anticipated innovations in the logistics industry, autonomous trucks promise to reshape our highways, enhance efficiency, and redefine the global supply chain. But how do they work, and what makes them so pivotal?
April 1, 2024Update: Navistar Partners With Plus on Hub-to-Hub Autonomous Trucks
Truck maker Navistar Inc. has partnered with Plus, a developer of automated driving technology, to pave the way for hub-to-hub autonomous Class 8 trucks.
March 13, 2024Autonomous Trucking Landscape Is Shifting Rapidly
The anticipated benefits of autonomous trucking have attracted an influx of entrepreneurs determined to bring highly automated driving technology to the commercial vehicle market.
February 23, 2024Cincinnati Airport Deploys Autonomous Baggage Handling EVs
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is using devices known as Auto-DollyTugs, electric autonomous vehicles complete with “robotic arms,” to handle baggage and cargo.
February 6, 2024AI, Analytics, Automation Drive the Development of TMS
Transportation management systems have evolved to provide real-time data and advanced analytics to improve freight visibility and fleet decision-making.
January 19, 2024