Technology
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...
One of the largest private U.S. fleets to begin driverless trucking hauls in Texas
Aurora Innovation, Inc. will partner with a major restaurant distributor to begin driverless trucking operations in Texas. On May 6, 2026, Aurora announced an...
Autonomous truck completes first fully automated load across Texas with zero human assistance
An autonomous truck completed the nation’s first fully automated haul across Texas last week in a 230 mile run from Houston to Dallas. The run...
Amazon Supply Chain Services launches, giving all businesses access to massive logistics network
Amazon announced a new service that will allow retail, wholesale, and commercial businesses to access the company's massive supply chain network. On May 4, 2026,...
Refrigerated carrier agrees to purchase 500 self-driving semi trucks from Aurora
Driverless truck technology company Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced that one of the nation's leading refrigerated carriers agreed to purchase hundreds of semi trucks equipped...
California’s new AV rules give police power to cite driverless vehicles for moving violations, self-driving big rigs allowed
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the adoption of several significant new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations. On April 28, 2026, the California...
FMCSA urges trucking industry to prep for Motus registration system rollout by May 14 deadline
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) asked carriers to act now to get ready for the launch of a new online registration system...
House bill to ‘stop EPA from criminalizing family farmers and truckers’ through diesel emissions control mandates
A new bill introduced in the House seeks to protect truckers and farmers by restricting the power of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to...
California to spend $2.4 million on commercial vehicle ‘e-screening’ and Weigh-In-Motion at three locations along key freight corridors
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,...