Tesla settled a lawsuit over a driver’s death in 2019 when the Autopilot system in his Model 3 allegedly failed to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer crossing a Florida highway.
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FMCSA Nominee Barrs Touts Workforce, Supply Chain
Derek Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, is recognized as an authority on commercial vehicle safety.
July 17, 2025Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants
Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges “to reinforce the arteries of the American economy” while $35 million went to port improvements.
July 17, 2025Tesla Failed to Stop Autopilot Misuse, Safety Expert Says
Tesla hasn’t done enough to protect against drivers misusing its Autopilot system, a safety expert testified at a trial over a 2019 fatal collision.
July 17, 2025Trump’s NHTSA Pick Promises Rapid Self-Driving Deployment
President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the nation’s top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving cars.
July 16, 2025Duffy Pushes Infrastructure Fixes, Permitting Reform
The aim of his agenda, Sean Duffy explained, is to further invest in freight and commuter connectivity corridors as well as expedite the completion of major infrastructure projects.
July 16, 2025Perspective: How to Combat Auto Transport Fraud
While most transactions in the movement of cars go smoothly, scams often lie in wait. The good news: Carriers already have the necessary tactics and tools to fight back.
July 14, 2025Waymo Begins Self-Driving Taxi Tests in NYC
Waymo has begun testing its driverless rideshare service in New York City, but rides are not available to the general public.
July 14, 2025Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in Florida
Tesla will stand trial over claims that the company is partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida that occurred when the Autopilot system in a Model S allegedly failed to detect a parked SUV.
July 14, 2025FMCSA: ELD Tampering Can Result in Stiff Penalties
The trucking industry is sharing information about how to spot the sophisticated new tampering of electronic logging devices and taking steps to remove bad actors from behind the wheel.
July 11, 2025