Technology
Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced the expansion of its driverless trucking network to new routes, including a 1,000 mile lane that wouldn't be possible for a human driver who is required to abide by federal rest requirements....
The Tesla electric semi truck is now priced at a 60% higher cost than initially projected during the 2017 unveiling of the big rig. The Tesla semi was promoted at a cost of $150,000 for the 300...
Ohio plans to deploy drones as first responders in statewide pilot program
Officials in Ohio are closer to launching a pilot program that would deploy drones to act as first responders in emergency situations. On February...
FMCSA weighs request to allow truckers to use paper logs instead of ELDs for records of duty status
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will accept public comment on an exemption request that would allow professional truckers to enter their records...
Video shows mobile x-ray system scanning semi trucks for Super Bowl security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared video of semi trucks being scanned by Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology at Levi Stadium ahead of the...
San Bernardino electric truck stop can now charge almost as many trucks per day as a regular truck stop can fuel
An electric truck stop in San Bernardino can now charge almost as many trucks per day as a regular truck stop can fuel thanks...
Nebraska Attorney General sounds alarm on DEF system safety risk for truckers
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office (NAGO) issued an alert about reported safety issues with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems operated by truckers. The alert issued...
Feds affirm ‘right to repair’ non-road diesel equipment for farmers and owners
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new guidance advancing the "right to repair" for farm and other non-road diesel equipment. On February 2, 2026, the...
EPA promises truckers more relief for Diesel Exhaust Fluid system-related sudden speed losses and shutdowns
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promised to take more action on behalf of truckers and farmers regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system failures. EPA...
FMCSA issues alert about ‘aggressive’ email phishing scheme targeting trucking companies
Federal officials are warning the trucking industry to be on the alert for "a new, aggressive phishing campaign" targeting motor carriers. On January...
Pilot program uses LiDAR car to detect and report potholes to ODOT
Honda has recently completed a pilot program using a car equipped with LiDAR to report potholes and other road maintenance issues to the Ohio...
Medium duty autonomous trucks now operate 24 hours a day with no driver in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas
Medium duty autonomous trucks now operate at full scale for multiple retailers in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. The company Gatik recently reached $600 in contracted...
Pilot to build Tesla Semi charging stations at truck stops along I-5, I-10, and other freight corridors
Pilot Travel Centers announced an agreement with Tesla to construct heavy-duty electric truck charging stations for Tesla Semis at certain stores along major freight...
Department of Transportation will turn to AI for next steps in identifying trucking fraud
U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Steven Bradbury says that the department will turn to AI as it works to better identify and address...