Technology
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...
Grocery distribution giant UNFI reports disrupted operations due to cyber attack
Food distributor United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has been targeted by a cyber attack that is currently impacting operations, the company says. In a...
Project to build connected and automated vehicle express lane on I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit earns key federal approval
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has received the go-ahead from federal officials to expand a "smart highway" project on I-94. The Federal Highway...
Autonomous truck tech company puts a human back in the driver’s seat after request from PACCAR
Shortly after launching commercial self-driving trucking services in Texas, Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced it will be putting a human back in the driver's seat...
Oregon will delay the electric truck sale mandate because it is “not functioning properly”
The state of Oregon has decided to delay the electric truck sale mandate because the “new truck market dynamics in Oregon are not functioning...