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Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.

Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

NHTSA Takes Initial Steps to Boost Self-Driving Vehicles

The Trump administration announced its first policy moves to remove what it sees as regulatory barriers facing autonomous vehicles.

April 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Uber, Volkswagen Partner to Deploy Autonomous ID Buzz Vans

Uber and Volkswagen have partnered to deploy thousands of electric ID Buzz vans in the U.S., marking the latest partnership to expand autonomous options on the ride-hailing app.

April 24, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous, TCA

Waymo Wants to Expand Robotaxi Service South of San Francisco

Waymo is seeking California’s permission to expand its footprint in the South Bay, offering fared robotaxi rides throughout San Jose and along the peninsula.

April 18, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Torc Begins Testing on Key Laredo-Dallas Lane

°®¶¹´«Ã½ began testing its autonomous trucks on what is expected to be the Daimler Truck subsidiary’s first driverless freight lane between Laredo and Dallas, the parent company said.

April 18, 2025

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

Brian Antonellis of Fleet Advantage and TMC General Chairman Radu Mihai discuss the urgent need for targeted training programs for heavy-duty technicians that build a capable, future-ready workforce. 

April 17, 2025
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Autonomous Tech Firm Kodiak Clears Runway for Public Launch

Kodiak Robotics is positioning itself to become publicly traded by entering into a definitive business combination agreement with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition.

April 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Ohio Truckers Land Wins in $11 Billion Transportation Budget

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a transportation bill allocating a two-year, $11 billion budget, including funds championed by the state trucking association, for new truck parking spaces.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Daimler Truck Plans AI-Powered Military Vehicle

Daimler Truck Holding announced that it would be integrating artificial intelligence and robotics into its military vehicle platforms, in partnership with defense tech firm ARX Robotics.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Waymo to Bring Its Driverless Taxis to Washington in 2026

Waymo on March 25 added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service’s expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year to take a driverless ride.

March 25, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Lyft’s Driverless Rides Could Arrive as Soon as Summer

The company has been spending more time pitching its vision for the future of its gig-economy business model as it plays catch-up in offering autonomous rides.

March 20, 2025