Technology
Aurora to help haul frac sand ‘around the clock’ using autonomous trucks on public roads in Permian Basin
This month, Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced a partnership "to autonomously transport proppants around the clock for one of the world’s largest multinational oil and...
New Tesla semi truck charging station planned for Laredo
A new Tesla electric semi truck charging station is planned for Laredo, Texas according to a permit filing. The station will be located at 13602...
Wisconsin troopers nab trucker for green ‘eye’ lighting on windshield
The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) is reminding truckers about lighting equipment regulations after a driver was pulled over for having "unsafe" LED "eye" lights...
FMCSA announces overhaul of ELD vetting process in effort to curb number of revoked devices
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced "a complete overhaul of the vetting process for Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)" in an effort to save...
Texas town shares video of big rig colliding with Blocker as part of plea for safer driving
The City of Granbury, Texas, recently shared video of crash involving a big rig and a Blocker apparatus as a reminder to drive safely. On...
Tesla semi gets slight redesign update before true production has even started
The Tesla semi truck has already gotten a slight redesign and update before the true production of the electric CMV has even started. The Tesla...
Driverless trucking lane from Fort Worth to El Paso announced, company plans to deploy ‘hundreds’ of autonomous semis in 2026
Autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced the launch of a second driverless trucking lane in Texas. On October 28, 2025, Aurora announced the...
FMCSA revokes five ELDs with 60 day deadline to replace with compliant devices
Motor carriers have 60 days to act after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed several electronic logging devices (ELDs) from the agency's...
AI-powered commercial vehicle inspection tech to be deployed on two Arkansas interstates as part of $2.7 million project
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has partnered with transportation technology provider Quarterhill Inc. on a multi-million dollar project to bring "AI-enabled safety inspection technology...
Canadian officials debut new mobile x-ray scanners for commercial vehicle inspections
Transportation officials in Ontario will deploy new x-ray technology to scan commercial vehicles as part of the inspection process. On September 17, the Ontario...
Uber Freight and Tesla announce partnership to accelerate EV adoption throughout transportation industry
Uber Freight and Tesla have announced a partnership in hopes to accelerate EV adoption throughout the transportation industry. The Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program was...
AI company debuts ‘drive-thru’ inspection system for commercial trucks
A company specializing in AI-powered vehicle inspection technology rolled out a new "drive-thru" scanner system specifically for commercial fleets. On September 17, UVeye, a...