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Aurora and Continental conclude first stage toward large-scale autonomous transportation

With plans to commence production in 2027, this partnership lays the foundation for the development of the world’s first scalable autonomous transportation system. Continental and Aurora Innovation, in an exclusive collaboration, have successfully concluded the initial phase of designing the Aurora Driver, a Level 4 autonomous driving system according to the SAE standard. With plans […]

Prioritizing health: wellness challenges in the trucking industry

Truckers are prone to developing chronic diseases due to the inherent conditions of their work. Statistics reveal that truckers, often overlooked in terms of health, are among the least healthy groups in the active population. This new year presents a crucial opportunity for the transportation sector to emphasize the importance of the health and safety […]

ATRI’s Survey on Gender Challenges in the Trucking Industry

The main goal is to identify existing barriers that may hinder female participation in this sector. On January 3, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) initiated a new survey with the purpose of understanding the perspectives of women and men in the transportation industry. The main goal is to identify existing barriers that may hinder […]

Driving Success in 2024: Essential maintenance steps for optimal truck performance

Essential steps to keep vehicles in top condition and ensure a successful 2024 in the transportation industry. The new year brings with it the need for crucial maintenance to ensure optimal truck performance, crucial for the smooth flow of goods locally and internationally. Beyond preventing costly breakdowns, regular maintenance protects operators from potential legal implications […]

Experienced drivers: optimizing transportation safety and insurance costs

Hiring more experienced drivers involves prioritizing those with clean records and more incident-free years on the roads. In the course of 2023, the transportation sector faced a persistent shortage of drivers, leading several companies to lower requirements for applicants and hire less experienced drivers to fill vacancies. Although this may seem like an immediate solution, […]

Briefs: Speed limiter proposals, Oregon DMV fee changes, and diesel price trends in 2024

Recent developments in the transportation industry Pending FMCSA speed limiter regulation proposal. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) had initially set December 29 as the date for the release of the supplemental notice from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the speed limiter regulation proposal, as announced in September. However, significant regulations must […]

States Challenge FHWA’s Emission Performance Measures

States argue that they lack the necessary authority to assess such emissions. Performance measures related to emissions continue to generate debate, controversy, and legal conflicts with the Biden administration. A few months ago, it was revealed that several states were preparing a lawsuit to challenge the established provisions. Both state transportation departments and metropolitan planning […]

Summary of the Road Transport Outlook for 2024

The landscape for road transport in 2024 is complex and dynamic. As the current year comes to a close, the road transport sector stands at a crucial point of reflection and anticipation, marked by a series of significant challenges and opportunities. 2024 unfolds as a year of intricacies and innovations that could notably impact the […]

Briefs: California Extends Truck Registration Deadline, FMCSA Considers Exemptions, and Announces 2024 Fine Increases

Clean Truck Check Program, rest break exemptions and inflation-adjusted fines for 2024 California extends the registration deadline for trucks operating within its territory. On Tuesday, December 26, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced an extension of the deadline for trucks to register in the state’s Clean Truck Check program, now set until January 31, […]

Diesel prices go up after 8 weeks

Average price per gallon rises to $3.914 dollars On Tuesday, December 26, marked the end of the continuous decline that the reference diesel price, used for most fuel surcharges, experienced over eight weeks. The Department of Energy and the Energy Information Administration reported a 2-cent increase per gallon in the weekly diesel price. This increase […]