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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, Logistics, Autonomous

Uber Delivers Mixed Report as Profit Grows, Revenue Slows

Uber Technologies gave a mixed picture of its business, showing a second consecutive profitable quarter and an increase in demand for rides and delivery but also slowing revenue growth.

Natalie Lung | Bloomberg News
November 7, 2023

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Business, Technology, Autonomous

Chinese Electric Truck Maker Windrose Will Seek US IPO in 2024

Chinese electric truck maker Windrose Technology has started preparatory work for an initial public offering in the U.S. next year as it plans the commercial rollout of its first vehicle.

Danny Lee | Bloomberg News
November 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

Aurora to Open Autonomous Houston-to-Dallas Route

Aurora announced the completion of a Houston terminal that finalizes the first commercial-ready route for driverless trucks.

Evan Robinson-Johnson | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 2, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Wins First Jury Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash

Tesla Inc. convinced a California jury that its Autopilot technology wasn’t responsible for a crash that killed a California driver four years ago, the jury announced on Oct. 31.

Malathi Nayak | Bloomberg News
October 31, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous, TCA

‘Autonomy Is the Future,’ Says California Gov. Newsom

In 30 years, California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks we’ll wonder why we ever let human drivers on the road, he told reporters Oct. 29 after touring a Tesla car factory in Shanghai.

Sophia Bollag | San Francisco Chronicle
October 30, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Cruise Grounds Robotaxi Fleet After California Suspension

Cruise has grounded its entire fleet just days after its license was suspended by California, in a setback for the company that has been laying the groundwork to expand to multiple cities.

Dana Hull and David Welch | Bloomberg News
October 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

California Stops Cruise From Operating Without Drivers

General Motors Co.’s Cruise unit is being suspended by the California Department of Motor Vehicles from operating driverless vehicles in the state, effective immediately.

Dana Hull and David Welch | Bloomberg News
October 24, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Says Justice Department Is Expanding Investigations

DETROIT — Federal prosecutors have expanded investigations into Tesla beyond the electric vehicle maker’s partially automated driving systems, the company disclosed Oct. 23.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
October 24, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, For-Hire

Autonomous Trucks Could Create Safer Roads, Better Jobs

AUSTIN, Texas — Autonomous truck developers and their industry partners see opportunities for this technology to improve road safety and create more desirable jobs for drivers.

Seth Clevenger | Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Sets Nov. 30 for Cybertruck Delivery

Tesla Inc. is sticking with its full-year production forecast and promising its new Cybertruck by Nov. 30, even as it reported worse-than-expected earnings last quarter.

Dana Hull and Sean O'Kane | Bloomberg News
October 18, 2023