Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Fleet Management, Global Fleet, Safety, Technology

Although the carrier said there will always be a need for human drivers, the ongoing driver shortage and other market forces have led U.S. Xpress to make...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10135168/u-s-express-announces-major-autonomous-vehicle-investment-with-tusimple

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Fleet Management, Global Fleet, Safety, Technology

Kodiak Robotics is now making 200-plus-mile “disengagement-free” autonomous freight runs with a tractor-trailer equipped with its autonomous driving technology.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10134567/kodiak-posts-videos-showcasing-more-than-800-miles-of-autonomous-truck-freight-r

Categories: Drivers, Global Fleet, Technology

Einride, a Swedish technology company that designs, develops and sells driverless electrified trucks and logistical solutions, has announced it will be...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/352104/einride-is-hiring-its-first-autonomous-truck-operators

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Sustainability, Vehicle Research

Momentum is gaining for electric truck deployment in North America, say two top supplier executives. But the timeline remains murky, according to a panel at...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/349849/electric-future-coming-but-when-is-unsure-trucking-executives-say

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Equipment, Fleet Forward, Global Fleet, Safety, Safety & Compliance, Technology

Waymo has begun carrying out interstate mapping operations by a fleet of minivans in New Mexico and Texas – a move that is seen by many tech observers as a...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/349512/waymo-begins-autonomous-mapping-runs-in-new-mexico-and-texas

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Fleet Forward, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Hydrogen, Sustainability, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

Isuzu and Honda have announced that they will be working together to develop hydrogen fuel cell technologies for commercial trucks and passenger car markets.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/349095/isuzu-honda-ink-hydrogen-fuel-cell-rd-deal

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Fleet Management, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Safety, Technology, Vehicle Research

A new report issued by the U.S. National Science and Technology Council and the U.S. Department of Transportation laid out the Trump administration’s plans...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/348605/u-s-commits-to-lead-in-autonomous-vehicle-rd

Categories: Equipment, Global Fleet, Safety, Safety & Compliance, Technology

Plus.ai said its new safety testing program for autonomous trucks will allow operation of self-driving commercial vehicles in the continental United States...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/348110/plus-ai-says-autonomous-truck-operation-in-all-continental-states-will-be-possib

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Global Fleet, Green Fleet, Safety, Suppliers, Sustainability, Technology, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

Our editors get to climb behind the wheel of some truly fascinating pieces of equipment. Here's a look back at 2019's test drives.

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/347470/hdts-2019-test-drives-in-review

Categories: Autonomous Technology, Fleet Forward, Fuel, Fuel Smarts, Global Fleet, Safety, Technology, Vehicle Research

Autonomous truck developer TuSimple said the results of a recent fuel economy study proved that trucks under autonomous control get up to 10% better fuel...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/346711/tusimple-announces-10-fuel-economy-boost-for-autonomous-trucks