Autonomous technology pioneer Anthony Levandowski was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that he stole trade secrets from Google that he later used on other projects, including the Otto self-driving truck.
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DOE Announces $59 Million for Vehicle Technology Research
The U.S. Department of Energy announced it is devoting $59 million to 43 projects that will explore advanced vehicle technology research.
August 27, 2019Utah DOT Plans Containment System for Runaway Trucks
Utah Department of Transportation officials are exploring a runaway truck containment system after recent incidents in which truckers lost control of their brakes at the same intersection.
August 27, 2019PrePass Expands to Include Canadian Province
PrePass, a truck weigh station bypass platform with more than 620,000 trucks enrolled, has expanded into Canada.
August 26, 2019Walmart, Tesla Pause in Legal Fight Over Fiery Solar Panels
NEW YORK — Walmart said Aug. 23 that it is working on a resolution with Tesla after the retail giant sued the electric car company’s energy division for installing rooftop solar panels that caught fire.
August 23, 2019Improve Safety For Your Entire Fleet With Video Technology
Fleets using independent contractors (owner-operators) sometimes believe they must choose between deploying the safety technologies and minimizing the risks of employment classification challenges. In this webinar, we’ll discuss ways that some fleets have found to do both. Trucking and legal experts will explain how fleets with independent contractors can rethink their traditional views on technology based safety programs.
September 5, 2019FMCSA Releases Payment Options for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released query plans, including pricing options, for trucking companies seeking to use the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
August 21, 2019FRA Announces $244 Million in Grant Availability
More than $244 million in grants is available for projects that improve safety, efficiency and reliability, federal railroad regulators announced this month.
August 19, 2019Mack, Noregon Partner on Dynamic Maintenance Service
Mack Trucks announced a new service called dynamic maintenance for connected vehicles.
August 16, 2019Perspective: Paving the Way for Health-Ready Technology
The commercial vehicle industry is poised to get even smarter thanks to health-ready components, says Wally Stegall of Morey.
August 13, 2019