Autonomous 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.
Autonomous: Plus Ramps Up Autonomous Truck Testing in U.S. and Europe
Automated driving technology company Plus has been ramping up on-road testing of autonomous heavy-duty trucks in the United States and Europe in cooperation with Traton Group’s commercial truck brands.
November 13, 2024Who’s Still In Autonomous Trucking?
The crowded field of developers in the autonomous truck space has winnowed during the past year. Those that remain continue to lay the foundation for large-scale industry adoption.
Autonomous Trucks Reshaping the Freight Industry
Autonomous trucking, once regarded as the stuff of science fiction, is gradually moving closer to viability in real-world freight operations after years of investment, development and on-road testing.
McKinsey Looks Toward Tech-Driven Future for Trucking
LAS VEGAS — McKinsey & Co. shared its expectations of a more technological, integrated and cleaner truck market during CES 2025.
Volvo Charts Course Toward Sustainable Trucking at CES
LAS VEGAS — Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt outlined the global truck manufacturer’s vision for a cleaner, safer and more productive transportation industry at CES 2025.
Aurora Fights FMCSA Ruling on Hazard Warnings
Aurora Innovation, a maker of self-driving tech for trucks, is fighting FMCSA's decision to deny the company an alternative means to comply with safety rules that typically require a human being.
CES Showcases Advances in AI, Truck Safety
LAS VEGAS — From autonomous trucks to enhanced driver visibility in the cab, the commercial vehicle technologies on display at CES 2025 provided a potential glimpse into trucking’s future.
TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
Truck Parking Club's Evan Shelley discusses how innovative platforms are turning available space into opportunities for reserved parking.
January 9, 2025Sponsored ContentFlying Taxis Are on the Horizon
Joby Aviation and other ambitious companies collectively have raised billions of dollars to turn air taxis into reality.
Aurora Partners With Nvidia, Continental on Driverless Trucks
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Autonomous tech company Aurora announced a long-term strategic partnership with Continental and Nvidia to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by Nvidia Drive.