Ryder System and Embark Trucks are launching a nationwide network of transfer points that will be used to transition shipments from driverless longhaul trucks to driver-enabled last-mile trucks, the companies said Sept. 21.
September 23, 2021Autonomous Truck News
Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.
FMCSA Nominee Meera Joshi Promotes Autonomous Tech鈥檚 Safety Potential
WASHINGTON 鈥 Autonomous technology meant to enhance freight connectivity could transform the country鈥檚 commercial landscape and improve safety, President Joe Biden鈥檚 nominee to oversee trucking regulations told a U.S. Senate panel Sept. 22.
September 23, 2021Tesla Is Building a New Battery Factory in California
A California mayor said Tesla Inc. broke ground in his city on what it calls a new 鈥淢egafactory,鈥 praising the planned facility in a Facebook post that was deleted and is now visible again.
September 23, 2021FedEx, Paccar, Aurora Launch Autonomous Trucking Pilot
Aurora Innovation Inc., Paccar Inc. and FedEx Corp. launched a commercial pilot of autonomous trucking in Texas.
September 22, 2021NTSB to Investigate Tesla Crash in Florida That Left Two Dead
CORAL GABLES, Fla. 鈥 Federal officials said Sept. 17 they will investigate a fiery Tesla crash that left two people dead in South Florida.
September 20, 2021Embark, HP Introduce EV Drayage Within Autonomous Truck Operations
Embark Trucks Inc., developer of self-driving software for the trucking industry, has partnered with HP Inc. to combine electric and autonomous truck technology, the companies announced Sept. 14.
September 17, 2021Future Looks Bright for Automated Braking
CLEVELAND 鈥 Industry experts presented an in-depth analysis concerning the future of braking systems during a study group session at American Trucking Associations鈥 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
September 16, 2021Walmart Teams With Ford, Argo to Launch Driverless Delivery Service
Walmart Inc. is teaming up with Ford Motor Co. and self-driving startup Argo AI to launch a driverless delivery service in three U.S. cities.
September 15, 2021Drov, Stoughton Partner on Smart Trailer Applications
CLEVELAND 鈥 Drov Technologies announced its AirBox One smart trailer platform of sensors and data collection features is now an option at Stoughton Trailers.
September 14, 2021Tesla Probe Leads NHTSA to Request Documents From 12 Carmakers
The top U.S. auto safety regulator sent letters to 12 automakers as part of its investigation into Tesla Inc.鈥檚 Autopilot system and a dozen collisions at crash scenes involving first-responder vehicles.
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