Aurora News Updates

Aurora Innovation Inc. challenged a FMCSA decision to deny the company an exemption to a rule which requires hazard warnings to be placed on the road, even for self-driving trucks.   

Come April, Aurora Innovation plans to pull the backup human driver from behind the wheel of one of its trucks, signifying commercial deployment.

The FMCSA research aims to determine if modern warning devices for parked or disabled commercial motor vehicles can reduce crashes. It will collect data from 256 truck drivers.

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.

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.

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.

Located on Montana State University’s Innovation Campus, the office is designed to support development and testing of Aurora’s FirstLight Lidar technology.

The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days.

PITTSBURGH — Autonomous truck company Aurora Innovation says it won’t start hauling freight without humans on board until April of next year, a delay from the end of 2024.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Autonomous trucks could help ease liability risk and alleviate rising insurance costs in the trucking industry by proactively identifying hazards and avoiding crashes.