NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks.Â
June 22, 2023Autonomous 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.
NHTSA to Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias
Teamsters, UPS Shift Focus to Pay Raises
In contract negotiations between UPS Inc. and the Teamsters, the two sides have come to agreement on dozens of matters to clear the way for talks on pay and other major issues.
June 22, 2023Warehouse Robots Help Deliver the Goods
As labor shortages persist, a French robotics company called Exotec, with North American headquarters in Atlanta, is seeing strong demand for its autonomous warehouse robots.
June 22, 2023TuSimple Starts Level 4 Autonomous Truck Testing in Japan
TuSimple Holdings has begun Level 4 autonomous test runs on a major freight corridor in Japan, the autonomous driving technology company announced June 6.
June 9, 2023Self-Driving Trucks Need Human Operator Under California Bill
California lawmakers are moving forward with plans to restrict the deployment of self-driving trucks — a move that industry representatives say is misguided.
June 1, 2023NHTSA to Require Automatic Emergency Braking on New Vehicles
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency plans to require that all new passenger cars and light trucks include potentially life-saving automatic emergency braking within three years.
May 31, 2023Self-Driving Trucks Becoming Common on North Texas Roads
The North Texas area has become the new frontier for the development of self-driving trucks, with several companies setting up shop — and using local highways for real-world testing.
May 30, 2023Embark to Be Acquired by Applied Intuition
Embark Technology is set to be acquired by fellow autonomous vehicle software company Applied Intuition, the companies announced May 25.
May 26, 2023TuSimple to Cut 151 Jobs at San Diego Headquarters
Self-driving truck company TuSimple Holdings has disclosed more details about plans to reduce its workforce by 30% — including that it will eliminate 151 jobs in San Diego.
May 25, 2023Waymo, Uber Team Up on Robotaxis in Phoenix
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo is teaming up with ride-hailing leader Uber in the Phoenix area to transport passengers and deliver food in robotic cars.
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