Semi Autonomous: Automated controls won’t replace truck drivers anytime soon

It’s easy to become excited by all the talk about autonomous controls. If you buy into the hype, you might convince yourself that trucks will soon be able to accelerate,…

Automation listening session draws few voices

The FMCSA three-phase plan for introducing best practices for autonomous technology to the industry. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) says it’s listening to the trucking…

Bosch unveils emerging safety, self-driving tech

FLAT ROCK, Mich. -- With technology about to transform transportation as we know it, global automotive technology supplier Bosch is right in the thick of things. The company has an extensive list of partnerships with new and established "mobility" manufacturers extending across automation, connectivity and electrification ...

Burns offers vision of industry to come

ORLANDO, FL - Automated vehicle technologies, vehicle electrification, and the rise of transportation as a service (think ride-share services like Uber and Lyft) are creating a "transformational change" in the transportation industry. But what does that mean for trucking?

FMCSA demos platooning this week

CENTREVILLE, VA - The United States Federal Highway Administration (FMCSA), in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Transportation, is culminating a four-year research project by taking a major leap forward this week. The groups will be demonstrating three-truck platooning on highway I-66 for two days September 14 and 15.

Industry faces time of change: Laskowski

BANFF, AB - From discussions about driver training to negotiations around the North American Free Trade Agreement, Canada's trucking industry is facing a time of significant change. And the Canadian Trucking Alliance is in the midst of it all.

Fully autonomous vehicles still years away: panel

BANFF, AB - Announcements about various advances in autonomous vehicles are coming fast and furious. Demonstrations have been held on tracks and highways alike. In its latest budget, Ontario even committed $80 million over five years to create an Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network. Just don't expect driverless trucks to be a reality anytime soon.

Long haul share shrinks, automation grows: Volvo

SHIPPENSBURG, PA - Volvo Trucks North America expects long haulers to account for a shrinking portion of the truck market in coming years, as the industry responds to pressures including a driver shortage and recent upgrades to the Panama Canal.