Funding authority for the country’s highway networks remains active as a result of President Joe Biden signing an extension of a law central to federal surface transportation policies.
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NHTSA Rejects 2019 Petition to Probe Tesla Battery Software
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rejected a 2019 petition to open a formal investigation into Tesla Inc.’s battery management software, according to documents posted to the agency’s website.
October 4, 2021Kodiak Robotics Introduces Next-Gen Autonomous Truck
Kodiak Robotics has unveiled its fourth-generation autonomous truck, which is set to hit the roads during the fourth quarter.
October 1, 2021FMCSA Advised to Give Drivers 90 Days to Replace Recalled CPAP Devices
A medical advisory board to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has recommended that medical examiners be permitted to offer truck drivers alternative treatment options to sleep apnea machines that are subject to a massive recall.
September 30, 2021Pandemic Shopping Spree Fuels Rebound in Shipping Emissions
The pandemic-driven shopping spree is having at least one unintended consequence: Emissions from shipping are on the rise again.
September 28, 2021Vocational Segment Increases Adoption of Advanced Safety System Technology
As the rate of adoption of driver-assist safety technology continues to rise with over-the-road fleets, the vocational truck market — fleets consisting of dump trucks, utility trucks and public transit vehicles — is also experiencing the increase of such industry applications.
September 27, 2021Pass the Test and Tesla Owners Might Get Full Self-Driving Beta Access
The wait is almost over for some Tesla Inc. customers to get access to driver-assistance technology the company has marketed in controversial ways — as long as they’re on their best behavior.
September 24, 2021Port of Houston Fended Off Hacking Attempt
The Port of Houston issued a statement Sept. 23 saying it had successfully defended against an attempted hack in August and “no operational data or systems were impacted.â€
September 24, 2021FMCSA Nominee Meera Joshi Promotes Autonomous Tech’s Safety Potential
WASHINGTON — Autonomous technology meant to enhance freight connectivity could transform the country’s commercial landscape and improve safety, President Joe Biden’s nominee to oversee trucking regulations told a U.S. Senate panel Sept. 22.
September 23, 2021FedEx, Paccar, Aurora Launch Autonomous Trucking Pilot
Aurora Innovation Inc., Paccar Inc. and FedEx Corp. launched a commercial pilot of autonomous trucking in Texas.
September 22, 2021