Technology
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will move ahead with three new projects to add commercial vehicle monitoring technology along key freight corridors. On March 31, 2026, commercial vehicle compliance technology company Quarterhill Inc. announced that it was...
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced plans to conduct a pilot program to test autonomous freight technologies along one of the state's busiest freight corridors. On March 27, TDOT provided details on the Memphis/West Tennessee Smart...
Massachusetts DOT to spend $6.4 million to add truck Weigh-in-Motion tech at fifteen locations statewide
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will spend millions to expand Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) technology to fifteen new locations to increase commercial vehicle compliance. On March...
Tesla opens second public semi truck Megacharger
Tesla has opened the second public semi truck Megacharger as part of its 66 planned megacharger locations across the United States. The Megacharger station is...
Three trucks equipped with automated tech deployed to deliver freight for Nussbaum Transportation
Multiple trucks fitted with automated driving technology were deployed to haul commercial freight on midwestern roadways as part of a partnership between the Ohio...
‘Need For Speed’ bill would use infrastructure intelligence tool to stop traffic jams
A bill recently introduced by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) would attempt to reduce traffic congestion by developing a "national infrastructure intelligence tool." On February 24,...
Tesla planning 60 more Tesla Semi Megachargers across US
Tesla says it is planning to add 60 Tesla Semi Megachargers along important freight corridors across the United States. Currently, Tesla has two Tesla Semi...
I-90 rest areas in Montana to feature truck parking availability system through $1M FMCSA grant
Seven rest areas throughout Montana will soon feature a truck parking availability system to aid truck drivers in finding a safe place to stop. Seven...
Aurora says 1,000 mile driverless lane ‘extends well beyond current hours-of-service limitations’ for human truckers
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...
Tesla electric semi now priced 60% higher than initial 2017 promise
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...
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...