Safety

A number of autonomous truck developers like Aurora have set up operations in Texas, allowing them to run test drivers and preview routes with their self-driving technology.

The Biden administration’s proposal to crack down on vehicle pollution with strict tailpipe emission limits isn’t achievable by 2032, according to an auto industry trade group.

Three of the major U.S. transportation safety agencies are without permanent leaders as the U.S. contends with toxic railway spills, near-collisions on runways and rising traffic deaths.

A nationwide shortage of truck parking spaces went local June 22 as Maryland’s Allegany County Board of Commissioners heard from an advocate asking for support in remedying the problem.

UVALDE, Texas — Continental on June 20 hosted a test drive involving a Class 8 truck and sports cars to demonstrate how its tires handle various road conditions.

Kodiak Robotics Inc. is set to equip 800 trucks with self-driving technology for Loadsmith, a third-party Capacity-as-a-Service logistics provider, the companies said.

Senate funding leaders expressed optimism about efforts to advance fiscal 2024 legislation in the coming months.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to do a study related to truck drivers and advanced driver-assistance systems.

AUSTIN, Texas — Samsara is expanding its connected fleet technology with new features designed to support more proactive driver coaching among the advancements.

Freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as in the past due to staff cuts, time constraints and regulatory loopholes, a union official testified June 23.