Truck drivers will continue to provide key contributions to the freight industry as automation is steadily adopted throughout the transportation landscape, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said recently.
May 17, 2022Autonomous Technology
Government, Business, Technology 
"As far as autonomous trucks and autonomous vehicles, I think it’s still a little too early to talk about when that day comes,” Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says. (Transport Topics)
Secretary Walsh Touts Truck Drivers Amid Automation Advances
"As far as autonomous trucks and autonomous vehicles, I think it’s still a little too early to talk about when that day comes,” Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says. (Transport Topics) Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous 
Autonomous truck by Torc Robotics
Congressional Transportation Policymakers Push AV Tech Bill
Autonomous truck by Torc RoboticsTwo leading proponents in Congress for the establishment of a national regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles recently expressed optimism about the eventual passage of their legislation.
March 30, 2022 Government, Technology, Autonomous 
A fourth-generation Kodiak Robotics autonomous truck. ATA is urging the adoption of a federal framework of policies that covers autonomous vehicles. (Kodiak Robotics Inc.)
ATA Presses Congress for AV Policy Directives
A fourth-generation Kodiak Robotics autonomous truck. ATA is urging the adoption of a federal framework of policies that covers autonomous vehicles. (Kodiak Robotics Inc.)WASHINGTON — Setting standards for a framework on autonomous vehicle technologies in trucking is a policy priority American Trucking Associations called on federal transportation lawmakers to pursue.
February 3, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous 
A close-up look at Aurora’s self-driving sensor stack installed on a Peterbilt Model 579 at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles Expected to Take Hold in 2024
A close-up look at Aurora’s self-driving sensor stack installed on a Peterbilt Model 579 at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)LAS VEGAS — Autonomous vehicles on the higher end of the technological scale may only be a couple of years away from greater adoption, panelists said at a CES 2022 session Jan. 5.
January 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
A Paccar Parts-branded EV charger stands next to the battery-electric Kenworth T680E model at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)
Autonomous, Electric Trucks Show Progress at CES 2022
A Paccar Parts-branded EV charger stands next to the battery-electric Kenworth T680E model at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)LAS VEGAS — Rapid progress in the development of autonomous and electric-powered commercial trucks stood out as one of the top themes at a technology show known for everything from consumer electronics to advanced robotics.
January 6, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100 
TuSimple and UPS' expanded relationship will add routes that will run between Arizona and Florida. (TuSimple via Facebook)
UPS, TuSimple Expand Partnership
TuSimple and UPS' expanded relationship will add routes that will run between Arizona and Florida. (TuSimple via Facebook)UPS and TuSimple plan to expand their relationship by adding routes where TuSimple will move cargo in autonomous Class 8 trucks in the southeastern and western U.S.
November 4, 2021 Technology, Autonomous 
Gain Powerful Strategic Advantages Through Autonomous Trucks
Program Aired: October 21, 2021. Autonomous trucking is poised to transform freight delivery through dramatic improvements in safety, efficiency, capacity, and cost. Alongside the technology development, commercial business models and a network of freight lanes called the Autonomous Freight Network are rapidly being established.
October 21, 2021 Government, Technology, Autonomous 
Locomation autonomous trucks are shown on a Pittsburgh highway during a test. (Locomation)
Freight Groups Press Biden Administration on AV Policy
Locomation autonomous trucks are shown on a Pittsburgh highway during a test. (Locomation)Freight stakeholders are calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation to proceed with implementing a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle technology.
September 27, 2021 Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous 
Video footage from inside the cab shows Kodiak Driver controlling an 18-wheeler on the interstate. (Kodiak Robotics Inc. via YouTube)
Kodiak Robotics Autonomous Technology Headed to Asia
Video footage from inside the cab shows Kodiak Driver controlling an 18-wheeler on the interstate. (Kodiak Robotics Inc. via YouTube)Self-driving truck technology company Kodiak Robotics Inc. announced a deal with one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates to bring Kodiak Driver to the Asia-Pacific markets.
May 26, 2021 Business, Autonomous 
Self-driving truck technology company Plus, formerly Plus.ai, is headquartered in Cupertino, Calif. (Plus)
Plus Hires Former FMCSA Official Wiley Deck
Self-driving truck technology company Plus, formerly Plus.ai, is headquartered in Cupertino, Calif. (Plus)Former FMCSA Deputy Administrator Wiley Deck has been tapped by autonomous truck technology firm Plus to head government affairs and public policy.
May 6, 2021