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News · Sep 2, 2022

Waymo to test autonomous semi-trucks in Arizona, Texas

Autonomous driving technology company Waymo will soon start testing self-driving semi-trucks in Arizona and Texas. -Waymo will test autonomous trucks on public freeways across Phoenix and the I-45 corridor between Dallas and Houston in the coming weeks, the company told Transport Dive on Aug. 26. -A person will sit in the driver’s seat for the testing, but it’s pursuing level 4 autonomy in which an individual isn’t required, according to the company. -This testing of the Waymo Driver platform in

Lawmakers warn on automated vehicles credit Volvo Trucks

News · Jun 5, 2019

Lawmakers warn of automation’s potential to replace drivers

"A U.S. Congressional committee responsible for funding federal transportation programs is calling on regulators to develop a “national strategy” to address drivers who could be displaced by autonomous vehicles (AVs)." - According to article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher Gallagher also wrote - "In a report published on June 3 explaining priorities set out in the initial draft of the transportation funding bill for fiscal year 2020, the House Appropriations Committee registere

News · May 23, 2019

Going mirrorless: How soon until cameras replace traditional mirrors?

"Someday in the near future, there will be no need for mirrors on commercial trucks because they may be no drivers to look into them. But until that day, mirrors remain a key part of the safety equation for truck drivers". - According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Brian Straight Straight also wrote - "Like everything else, though, companies are using technology to change that. So-called “mirrorless trucks” are already out on the highways being tested, and the camera technology be

News · May 21, 2019

Self-driving truck startup TuSimple will haul loads for U.S. Postal Service

"Self-driving truck startup TuSimple announced today that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has awarded it a contract to perform five round trips, for a two-week pilot, hauling the agency’s trailers more than 1,000 miles between the USPS distribution centers in Phoenix, Arizona and Dallas, Texas". - According to article in freightwaves.com and its author Linda Baker Read full story HERE Source and credits : freightwaves.com / Linda Baker, Staff Writer

News · May 20, 2019

Starsky Robotics tests self-driving truck on Florida highway

"As some technology companies scale back or eliminate their self-driving programs, Starsky Robotics is pushing forward with its autonomous truck technology". -According to article in freightwaves.com and it author Clarissa Hawes Hawes also wrote - "The self-driving truck startup completed a series of road tests, with a driver behind the wheel, on a section of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway near Tampa, Florida, during the week of May 13". Read full story HERE Source and credits : freightwaves.com