Technology
A box truck driver who lost control of their brakes was forced to use a truck arrestor along Teton Pass on Thursday, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). According to WYDOT, a box truck traveling...
New York DOT highlights use of ‘thermal drone technology’ on commercial vehicles during driver blitz
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is using advanced drone technology to aid in spotting commercial vehicle equipment issues during Operation Safe Driver Week. On July 15, NYSDOT announced the agency's participation in the...
Automated speed enforcement coming to Colorado construction zones
Drivers will soon face civil penalties for speeding in certain construction zones thanks to a new Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) program. Starting on...
NYC DOT now issuing $650 citations to overweight trucks headed toward Staten Island using BQE weigh-in-motion system
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has announced the expansion of enforcement on overweight trucks using weigh-in-motion (WIM) technology. Starting on June 22,...
Washington troopers using driver telematics data as part of targeted patrols on I-5 and I-90
A targeted roadway enforcement effort that uses purchased driver data is currently underway in Washington State now through the end of July. From Monday,...
Company to build $10 billion 165-mile elevated autonomous freight corridor between U.S. and Mexico
An autonomous logistics and infrastructure company announced approval from the Trump Administration to kick off construction on a "megaproject" intended to streamline cross-border freight...
Nearly 300K crash reports stolen from Texas DOT in cyberattack
A cyberattack that took place last month may have left the personal data of thousands of people vulnerable, according to the Texas Department of...
Grocery distribution giant UNFI reports disrupted operations due to cyber attack
Food distributor United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has been targeted by a cyber attack that is currently impacting operations, the company says. In a...
Project to build connected and automated vehicle express lane on I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit earns key federal approval
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has received the go-ahead from federal officials to expand a "smart highway" project on I-94. The Federal Highway...
Autonomous truck tech company puts a human back in the driver’s seat after request from PACCAR
Shortly after launching commercial self-driving trucking services in Texas, Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced it will be putting a human back in the driver's seat...
Oregon will delay the electric truck sale mandate because it is “not functioning properly”
The state of Oregon has decided to delay the electric truck sale mandate because the “new truck market dynamics in Oregon are not functioning...
New York to add weigh-in-motion tech at 14 locations to crack down on overweight trucks
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) announced plans to combat infrastructure damage caused by overweight trucks by increasing the use of...
Grocery hauling truckers vote to strike over autonomous semi truck concerns
A North Texas Teamsters Union representing truckers has voted to strike over autonomous semi truck concerns and fair benefits. Teamsters Local Union 745 represents nearly...
FMCSA revokes eight ELDs, carriers have 60 days to replace
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed eight electronic logging devices, or ELDs, from the agency's list of approved devices. On May...