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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.

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Tesla Chair Says Only Musk Can Lead Company’s Next Chapter

Tesla's chair insists no one other than Elon Musk is capable of leading the company’s transition into artificial intelligence and robotics — but it’s possible he won’t do it from the CEO’s seat.

September 13, 2025
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Kroger Questions Warehousing Partnership With Ocado

Kroger could close some existing automated warehouses to cut costs. Britain’s Ocado has been selling automated warehouse technology to power online grocery shopping since 2000.

September 12, 2025
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Lyft Begins Autonomous Rides in Atlanta With Safety Drivers

Lyft will offer rides in a fleet of Toyota Sienna minivans equipped with autonomous technology developed by May Mobility.

September 10, 2025
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Amazon’s Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

All rides will be provided for free for at least the first few months to help promote the existence of the service in the perennially popular travel destination.

September 10, 2025
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International, PlusAI Launch Autonomous Trials in Texas

Operating along the I-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas, the pilot program will include selected fleet partners and will be managed from International’s autonomous hub in San Antonio.

September 9, 2025
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MicroVision Taps New CEO, Unveils MOVIA-S Lidar Sensor

Glen De Vos says the next-generation sensors are scheduled for launch in 2028 with a price of $200-$300, making them more accessible for mass adoption.

September 8, 2025
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Uber Returns to Bond Market With Investment-Grade Sale

The sale represents Uber’s second as a blue-chip company after it tapped investors for $4 billion around a year ago. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.

September 8, 2025
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Hesai Launches $497 Million Hong Kong IPO Plan

Hesai, which raised $192 million in its U.S. initial public offering in 2023, was added to a Pentagon blacklist of companies linked to China’s military last year.

September 8, 2025
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Daimler Truck Seeks Investors for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Unit

The German truck maker is working with Bank of America Corp. to sound out potential investors interested in acquiring a minority stake in Torc.

September 4, 2025

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

TT's Seth Clevenger is joined by CEO Mark Hill and CPO Danielle Villegas of PCS Software to discuss their ambitious new AI engine, Cortex, designed to bridge the technology gap between enterprise fleets and mid-size carriers.

September 4, 2025