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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, Autonomous

Walmart Targets Automated ‘Middle-Mile’ Delivery to Cut Shipping Costs

Walmart Inc. came to dominate retailing through its mastery of logistics. But even the world’s biggest store doesn’t make money selling its wares online in the United States, largely due to runaway shipping costs. So the retailer is turning to robots.

June 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Downplays Defense Company’s Hack Into Model 3 GPS System

An autonomous systems defense company contends it has successfully spoofed the GPS mechanism of a Tesla Model 3 using the automaker’s latest Autopilot technology, sending the vehicle off its intended route.

Josh Petri | Bloomberg News
June 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Volvo Group, Nvidia to Co-Develop Autonomous Vehicles

The Volvo Group announced it has expanded its relationship with Nvidia Corp. and the two companies will co-develop the decision-making system for Volvo’s autonomous commercial vehicles intended eventually for use on public roads and transportation facilities, among other applications.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 18, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

ZF Showcases Steering Assistance as Next Advance in Truck Safety

EAST LIBERTY, Ohio — ZF Group recently showcased its latest automated steering technology, offering a preview of the next advances in driver assistance that will soon become available in commercial trucks.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
June 17, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Domino’s Brings Self-Driving Pizza Delivery Pilot to Houston

Domino’s Pizza Inc. plans to test unmanned pizza delivery in Houston later this year. The chain, known as a technology leader in the restaurant industry, is teaming with Nuro, a Bay Area robotics startup run by two former Google employees.

June 17, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

VW’s $18.6 Billion Truck IPO to Test CEO’s Overhaul Plan

Volkswagen AG valued its heavy-trucks business at as much as $18.6 billion in a planned initial public offering that will test CEO Herbert Diess’ ambition of overhauling the carmaking behemoth.

Christoph Rauwald | Bloomberg News
June 14, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

VW, Ford Near Deal on Electric, Autonomous Vehicles

Volkswagen AG is nearing a deal to cooperate with Ford Motor Co. on electric-car technology and self-driving vehicles, according to CEO Herbert Diess.

Christoph Rauwald | Bloomberg News
June 13, 2019
Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous

FMCSA Chief Ray Martinez to Address Senators June 19

Ray Martinez, the country’s top trucking regulator, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on June 19.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 13, 2019
Business, Safety, Autonomous

Humans Wanted: Self-Driving Truck Technology Firms Seek Drivers

A pair of leading developers of autonomous truck technologies, TuSimple and Starsky Robotics, are looking for human drivers to help advance their businesses.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
June 13, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

ATA President Chris Spear Presses Congress on Infrastructure Funding, Autonomous Tech

WASHINGTON — Allowing segments of the country’s surface transportation system to deteriorate hinders economic growth and contributes to a significant number of road accidents, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear told a congressional panel June 12.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
June 12, 2019