How many trucks are there in the U.S.?

With nearly three million units of semi-trucks registered in the country as of February 2025, freight trucks are a dominant force on the roads. If you’ve ever taken a road trip, it’s very likely that you’ve shared the road with a truck — or several — along the way. We often talk about the transportation […]
Truck driver shortage: the age gap problem

According to the IRU’s global report, 3.6 million positions in the road transport sector remain unfilled across the 36 countries. The latest report of the IRU, the global road transport organization, reveals alarming data about the global shortage of truck drivers. The study, which examines industry vacancies throughout 2024, highlights a growing generational gap: the […]
The first autonomous Class 8 trucks from Aurora are operating on U.S. highways: the future of trucking is here

In a historic milestone for the trucking and logistics industry, Aurora Innovation has launched the first fully autonomous Class 8 trucks on U.S. highways, signaling the beginning of a new era in large-scale freight transportation. What Does This Launch Mean for the Industry? Aurora Innovation, a leading U.S. company in autonomous vehicle technology, has taken […]