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Iowa Plans Automated Vehicle Mapping on I-380

The stretch of Interstate 380 between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids is poised to be the very first in the state to be fully mapped out for eventual autonomous vehicle traffic.

October 12, 2016

LiveOnWeb Replay: Master Class on Autonomous Trucking

In LiveOnWeb's “Master Class on Autonomous Trucking,” Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' Fred Andersky joined TT's Neil Abt and Seth Clevenger for a high-level look at platooning, automation and autonomous vehicles, featuring answers to your questions. Watch the replay.

October 20, 2016

Analysis: We Still Need Truckers, For Now

Someday soon, forward-looking people keep telling us, autonomous trucks are going to wipe out millions of jobs. Right now, though, some trucking companies are desperate for workers.

October 11, 2016

Panel Says Platooning Is Near, Driverless Trucks Far Away

LAS VEGAS — Advancements in trucking technology are paving the way for the industry to experience two-vehicle platoons soon, but the driverless heavy-duty trucks idea remains a distant vision, according to executives from leading firms in both industries.

October 10, 2016

E-Logs Tops ATRI Survey Of Critical Industry Issues

LAS VEGAS — The American Transportation Research Institute said the top concern for truckers is the use of electronic logging devices.

October 10, 2016

FMCSA Proposes Changes to Scoring System For Motor Carriers, Seeks Public Feedback

Federal trucking regulators are previewing proposals that would modify a program that measures the safety performance of motor carriers on the nation’s highways.

October 10, 2016

Continental to Acquire Majority Stake in Zonar

Continental announced Oct. 4 that it has reached a deal to acquire a majority stake in technology provider Zonar.

October 4, 2016

Panelists Say Driverless Trucks Decades Away; Platooning Pairs Coming in 2017

LAS VEGAS — While driverless, heavy-duty trucks are being considered by accomplished people in technology development, that vision is decades away from reality. But what is coming soon are two-truck platoons, panelists here said.

October 6, 2016

ELD Mandate Soars to No. 1 on ATRI's Top 10 List of Critical Issues

LAS VEGAS — The American Transportation Research Institute released its annual top 10 list of critical issues affecting the trucking industry on Oct. 3 at the Management Conference & Exhibition. It also announced a new app with the National Association of Truck Stop Owners to address one of those issues: parking.

October 6, 2016