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Autonomous Trucks vs. Human Drivers: The Showdown Reshaping U.S. Trucking

The push to deploy driverless trucks without a human operator has reignited a national debate over safety, jobs, and regulation—drawing unions, tech companies, and federal lawmakers into a conflict that could redefine the future of U.S. freight transportation.

California DMV unveils revised rules for autonomous truck operations

The California DMV announced a series of proposed revisions aimed at facilitating the testing and eventual deployment of autonomous trucks on the state’s highways. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on December 3 a series of proposed revisions aimed at facilitating the testing and eventual deployment of autonomous trucks on the state’s highways, […]

In brief: autonomous deployment ramps up in key U.S. markets

Zoox, Lyft, and International Motors expand pilot programs on autonomous vehicles and robotaxi services. International Motors and PlusAI Launch autonomous truck pilot program in Texas International Motors, in collaboration with automated technology developer PlusAI, has launched fleet testing with autonomous trucks equipped with PlusAI’s second-generation system. This initiative is part of a pilot program operating […]

Aurora and McLeod Software collaborate to support autonomous truck adoption

Aurora and McLeod Software partner to facilitate the adoption of autonomous trucks in freight transportation While the operation of autonomous trucks remains a complex challenge within the transportation industry, leading companies in this technology continue to push forward innovations to support its adoption across the sector. One such company is Aurora, which recently announced a […]

Tech Outpaces the Law: Driverless Trucks Roll Out, Insurers Step In

The absence of a clear regulatory framework raises red flags around safety, legal liability, and employment. In this scenario, having a reliable, specialized insurance provider isn’t just advisable—it’s essential. Technology Is Outpacing the Law Autonomous trucks—heavy-duty vehicles capable of operating without human intervention—are no longer futuristic concepts. Companies like Aurora, Kodiak, and Gatik have already […]

In brief: tariffs, autonomous trucks and clean air regulations

While the ATA urges to avoid tariffs on truck imports, some states are seeking the regulation of autonomous trucks and California is losing the clean air battle. ATA urges avoiding tariffs on the import of medium and heavy trucks The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have expressed their opposition to […]

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 […]

AI and Trucks: What Could Go Wrong?

Sudden route changes, ethical dilemmas—like a dog on the road—or GPS failures cast doubt on putting full trust in these vehicles. These are the issues that have raised red flags. The development of autonomous trucks, powered by artificial intelligence systems, is moving rapidly across the globe. Companies like Waymo, Tesla, TuSimple, and Aurora are testing […]

Torc, Flex, and Nvidia to create a scalable AI system for autonomous trucks

This breakthrough by Torc, Flex, and Nvidia marks a decisive step toward the commercialization of Level 4 autonomous trucks. The company specialized in the development of autonomous trucks, Torc Robotics, announced a new strategic collaboration on March 18. Together with Flex, a leader in manufacturing, and Nvidia, an expert in artificial intelligence, Torc plans to […]

10 unanswered questions about Autonomous Trucks

Technology is advancing faster than laws, and some issues remain unclear. What happens if they crash? Who is responsible? How are they protected from cyberattacks? How will they handle roads where people drive poorly? Autonomous trucks promise to revolutionize the freight transport industry by reducing costs and increasing efficiency. However, their implementation raises multiple questions […]