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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Deere’s Autonomous Fleet Expanding to Orchards and Quarries

The challenge to ease the burden on growers is prompted by rising demand for food and materials, with an increasing world population but a shrinking number of farmers and laborers.

January 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Former TuSimple CEO Hou Scores Legal Victory Against Company

A Texas Business Court judge rejected TuSimple’s request for a restraining order and injunctions against the onetime autonomous trucking pioneer’s founder and his latest venture.

January 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Sales Decline for First Time in More Than a Decade

The Elon Musk-led company sold 1.79 million vehicles last year, it said Jan. 2, which was slightly less than what it delivered in 2023 and also below analysts’ consensus estimate.

January 2, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Court to Rule on TuSimple Governance, Cash Pile Fate in Q1

The Delaware Chancery Court ruled that TuSimple co-founder and former CEO Xiaodi Hou’s challenge to board selections and governance changes had enough merit to win the court’s time.

December 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Aurora Opens Lidar Testing Facility in Montana

Located on Montana State University’s Innovation Campus, the office is designed to support development and testing of Aurora’s FirstLight Lidar technology.

December 13, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Automated Steering Shows Progress

What is the outlook for automated steering in big trucks?

December 13, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Volvo Autonomous Solutions, DHL Hit the Road Together

Volvo Autonomous Solutions’ factory-built VNL Autonomous Class 8 tractors hit the road for the first time as part of a commercial operation Dec. 4, hauling freight for DHL Supply Chain.

December 12, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Microsoft Sees $800 Million Charge on Stake in GM’s Cruise

Microsoft Corp. plans to take an $800 million charge after General Motors Co. said it was shutting down its autonomous taxi initiative.

December 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Shares Jump to Record Amid $515 Billion Rally

Tesla shares climbed to a record for the first time since November 2021, buoyed by optimism the company’s self-driving ambitions can get a boost under the forthcoming Trump administration.

December 11, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Mobileye to Use Innoviz Lidar for Self-Driving Systems

Mobileye will use laser sensors made by Innoviz Technologies for the autonomous driving system it supplies to vehicle manufacturers, a potential revenue boost for the upstart.

December 11, 2024