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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.

Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Stock Rises After Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

The company on Oct. 23 reported adjusted earnings of 72 cents per share for the quarter, above the average analyst estimate.

October 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla’s Shrinking Margins Put Pressure on Upcoming Earnings

Shares of the Elon Musk-led company have fallen 12% this year through Oct. 22, while all of its Big Tech peers have advanced.

October 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Under Investigation by NHTSA

NHTSA said Oct. 18 it will assess whether Tesla’s system, also known as FSD, has the ability to detect and appropriately respond to fog and other reduced visibility conditions.

October 18, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora: Autonomous Trucks Can Reduce Risk, Insurance Costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Autonomous trucks could help ease liability risk and alleviate rising insurance costs in the trucking industry by proactively identifying hazards and avoiding crashes.

October 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Zoox Tests Autonomous Driving Ahead of Robotaxi Launch

Zoox is moving toward offering a driverless robotaxi service set to launch sometime next year in Las Vegas.

October 14, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Cybercab

LOS ANGELES — Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Oct. 10, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available.

October 11, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

CEO Says Uber Will Prioritize Autonomous Safety

Uber Technologies Inc. is prioritizing safety over profits as it develops its autonomous driving fleet, says CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.

October 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla to Finally Roll Out Robotaxi Tonight

When Elon Musk finally unveils autonomous taxi prototypes late Oct. 10, the Tesla CEO will have a lot to prove.

October 10, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Expert Proposes Driver’s Test for Autonomous Vehicles

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — A leading expert on autonomous vehicles is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass.

October 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Gatik AI Partners With Experts for Autonomous Safety Audit

The evaluation examines multiple facets of operations, from the core self-driving component to the ecosystem of supporting services.

October 8, 2024