Human driver returns to Aurora’s autonomous trucks

Aurora Innovation decided to place a human driver back behind the wheel of its heavy-duty trucks in Texas. In recent years, Aurora Innovation has positioned itself as one of the leading developers of autonomous vehicles. With its Aurora Driver system, the company began testing autonomous heavy-duty trucks, which later started operating on public roads under […]
DOT sued for linking funds to immigration policy

Twenty democratic attorneys general sue Department of Transportation over tying funds to Trump-era immigration policies. A coalition of 20 state attorneys general, led by California, filed a federal lawsuit on May 13 against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and its Secretary, Sean Duffy, for conditioning infrastructure funding on compliance with immigration policies promoted by […]
Highway heroes: truckers who save lives on America’s roads

Beyond hauling freight, many truck drivers in the United States have proven to be true unsung heroes. Their constant presence on the road puts them face to face with emergencies—and their quick thinking has saved lives A Baby Miraculously Rescued After Hurricane Beryl In July 2024, Reginald Walton, a driver for DHL Supply Chain, was […]