Technology
EPA announces fix for truckers plagued by speed and power loss caused by diesel exhaust fluid systems
On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced action to address concerns from truckers and farmers about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems. On August 12,...
Extensive cleanup for semi truck hauling Tesla batteries on I-80 along California border
The California Highway Patrol warned drivers to use patience as crews work to clear a load of Tesla batteries from an overturned semi truck...
Automated platooning semi trucks achieved 2,700 miles as part of I-70 project, Ohio DOT says
The Ohio Department of Transporation (ODOT) delivered an update on the I-70 Truck Platooning Project that kicked off in April. Since April 2025, a...
Autonomous trucking company now operating driverless lane during nighttime hours in Texas
Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced that one of the company's driverless trucking lanes will operate at night as well as during the day to increase...
Bill would require FMCSA to grant autonomous trucks exemptions from ‘human-specific requirements’ like hours-of-service rules
A California lawmaker has introduced "landmark" legislation that would establish a "federal framework" over states that restrict driverless trucks and update federal regulations to...
Runaway box truck saved by Teton Pass catchnet truck arrestor
A box truck driver who lost control of their brakes was forced to use a truck arrestor along Teton Pass on Thursday, according to...
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...
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...