Technology
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is at work on a project to upgrade aging Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) equipment at weigh stations across the state. From now through October 2026, CDOT crews are at work on a...
Trucker Path app users have access to new information to help them identify locations where they are at high risk for cargo theft. On June 23, 2026, Trucker Path announced a partnership with Verisk CargoNet to...
FMCSA takes another ELD out-of-service, making it the 80th device revoked since January 2025
Truckers have sixty days to act after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revoked another electronic logging device (ELD). On June 23, 2026,...
Daimler updates software on 330,000 trucks to end 5 MPH DEF ‘limp mode’
Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) issued a software update for hundreds of thousands of in-service commercial trucks in order to comply with new...
Study to assess safety impacts of driver-facing cameras in commercial vehicles
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) invited motor carriers to participate in a survey examining the safety impacts of driver-facing cameras (DFCs) on fleets. On...
Platooning autonomous trucks haul ‘critical race equipment’ for NASCAR on 2,500-mile trek
A defense technology and logistics company achieved a "cross-country unmanned truck platooning deployment" in support of an upcoming NASCAR racing event. Kratos Defense & Security...
Volvo’s new over-the-air software updates won’t require drivers to stay with trucks
Volvo Trucks will offer unattended over-the-air software updates later this year. On June 4, Volvo introduced unattended over-the-air software updates that will allow drivers...
Georgia Ports Authority deploys trucker facial recognition to speed up gate access
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) rolled out truck driver facial recognition technology as part of a push to streamline operations. On June 4, GPA...
Texas launches system for public complaints about driverless commercial vehicles
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has rolled out a new system to allow the public to formally file safety complaints about commercial...
FMCSA says new Motus system will use biometrics to fight chameleon carriers and freight fraud
U.S. transportation officials say that a new trucking registration system will help to fight back against bad actors within the trucking and transportation industry....
Oklahoma troopers train on how to safely interact with autonomous semi trucks during traffic stops
Troopers with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) held a training session to prep troopers for the deployment of autonomous commercial vehicles state roadways as...
Driverless, cab-less electric trucks to transport cargo between Ohio warehouses this summer
An Ohio-based logistics company will partner with autonomous truck technology company Einride to deploy autonomous, cab-less electric trucks to deliver cargo between warehouse locations...
California to hand out $1 billion in rebates to fleets buying electric medium and heavy-duty trucks
California is now accepting applications for a $1 billion rebate program to help carriers access electric medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks. On May 13, 2026, California...
AI-powered drones now monitoring two Detroit truck stops to provide real-time parking info
Autonomous drone technology company Birdstop announced that it is monitoring truck stops in Detroit, Michigan, in order to provide real-time parking availability information. In...