#autonomous-trucks
(21 articles)South Korea Targets Driverless Freight Trucks by 2028
South Korea is working toward introducing self-driving freight trucks for driverless operations by 2028, signaling a major shift in domestic logistics infrastructure. This technological push could res
Truck-as-a-Service Model Reshapes Fleet Finance Strategy
The trucking industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how fleets acquire and finance vehicles. Instead of purchasing trucks outright and managing separate financing, maintenance, insurance, and
Autonomous Electric Trucks Begin Operations in Ohio Corridor
Einride AB and EASE Logistics have launched operational deployment of two SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks in Marysville, Ohio, moving freight between company facilities on both private property
FMCSA grants 5-year beacon exemption for autonomous truck fleets
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a landmark five-year exemption allowing Level 4 autonomous truck carriers to use cab-mounted warning beacons in place of reflective triangle
Autonomous Trucks Are Here: What Small Carriers Need to Know
Autonomous trucking has moved from theoretical to operational reality in 2025-2026. Aurora is running over 440,000 driverless miles across 10 Sun Belt routes, Kodiak has deployed 35 driverless trucks
Einride and EASE Launch Driverless Electric Trucks on Ohio Routes
Einride and EASE Logistics have deployed driverless electric trucks into active commercial service on Ohio roads, representing a significant step forward in autonomous freight technology adoption. Thi
Autonomous Truck Waiver Renewal Faces Legal Challenge Ahead of October 9 Deadline
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's three-month waiver allowing autonomous trucks to use electronic cab-mounted warning beacons instead of reflective triangles or flares is set to expire
Ikea Partners with Kodiak for Driverless Truck Pilot by 2026
Ikea has partnered with Kodiak Robotics to operate unsupervised, driverless long-haul trucks on the Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston corridor, with launch targeted for late 2026. This represents a signifi
Daimler Truck Plans Driver-Out Autonomy by Year-End
Daimler Truck is pursuing vertical integration in autonomous trucking by combining DTNA's hardware platform with Torc Robotics' AI-driven software to create end-to-end autonomous systems built from th
Yard Automation Adoption Stalls on Change, Not Technology
Autonomous yard truck technology has reached commercial viability, yet widespread deployment remains sluggish, not because of engineering shortcomings, but due to organizational and operational barrie
PrePass and Kodiak Automate Weigh Station Inspections for Driverless Trucks
PrePass and Kodiak AI have announced a collaboration that integrates autonomous truck safety inspection records directly into state roadside screening and enforcement systems, with immediate implement
S&B Foods Trials 850-km Autonomous Truck-Rail Freight Route
S&B Foods' participation in an 850-kilometer autonomous truck-rail freight test represents a meaningful step in Japan's adoption of driverless logistics technology for food supply chains. This pilot p
Autonomous Semi Trucks: How AI Is Transforming Global Logistics
The logistics industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology reshape how freight moves globally. Automated semi trucks represent a str
Teamsters sue California over driverless truck rules process
The California Teamsters union has filed suit against the state's Department of Motor Vehicles, challenging not the substance of its newly adopted autonomous truck regulations but the procedural short
Einride Expands EV Freight Partnership with Lidl in Sweden
Einride, a Swedish electric and autonomous freight technology company, has announced a significant expansion of its freight operations in partnership with retail giant Lidl across Sweden. This scaling
Autonomous Trucks Transform Global Logistics With AI Efficiency
The logistics industry is experiencing a fundamental shift as autonomous truck technology matures and integrates into global supply networks. This development addresses longstanding inefficiencies in
Aurora Innovation Deploys Autonomous Trucking in North Texas
Aurora Innovation is advancing its autonomous trucking operations in North Texas, marking a significant step in the commercialization of self-driving freight vehicles. This development reflects the on
Aurora's Driverless Trucks Hit Major Milestone, No Observer Required
Aurora Innovation has achieved a critical inflection point in autonomous trucking commercialization by deploying second-generation hardware capable of fully driverless operations across 10 commercial
Einride acquires Flipturn to build North America's largest EV charging network
Einride AB has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Flipturn, Inc., a charging and energy management software provider, in an all-stock transaction valued at $38.4 million. The deal, expected t
Daiwa House Backs Autonomous Trucking After 500-km Test Success
Daiwa House Ventures has announced backing for T2, an autonomous trucking company, following a successful 500-kilometer autonomous truck test. This investment represents a significant validation of au
Waabi's Autonomous Truck Software Transfers Between Truck Models
Waabi announced a significant breakthrough in autonomous vehicle technology: its Waabi Driver software, trained exclusively on Peterbilt 579 trucks, successfully operated a Volvo VNL Autonomous truck