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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.

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Aurora, McLeod Partnering on TMS for Autonomous Trucks

This Aurora-McLeod software integration will make it easier for mutual customers to adopt autonomous trucks and pave the way for broader industry deployment of this emerging technology.

August 28, 2025

TT Podcasts: RoadSigns

TT's Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore offer an inside look at the creation of the 2025 Top 100 Private Carriers list, discussing key takeaways, trends and changes in the industry.聽

August 28, 2025
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NHTSA Investigates Tesla Over Delayed Crash Reporting

Delays of "several months or more" were noted in reporting crashes involving driver-assistance technology.

August 21, 2025
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Honda Taps US Startup in Self-Driving Software Deal

Honda and Helm.ai will collaborate on producing advanced driver assistance systems for Honda鈥檚 vehicles by 2027.

August 20, 2025
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Tesla Hints at NYC Ride-Hailing With Autopilot Job Posting

A new job listing in Tesla鈥檚 Autopilot operations seeks a driver for a prototype vehicle that would gather data for as much as eight hours a day.

August 13, 2025
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Pony AI Nears Goal of 1,000 Robotaxis

The Guangzhou-headquartered firm鈥檚 optimism comes as it eyes new markets in Europe. Road testing is being carried out in Luxembourg.

August 13, 2025
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Autonomous Truck Firm Waabi Hires Uber Freight's Lior Ron

Trucking industry veteran Lior Ron is joining autonomous technology company Waabi to help scale the commercial deployment of driverless trucks, the company announced Aug. 12.

August 12, 2025
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GM Revives Plans for Personal Self-Driving Car

鈥淲e鈥檙e accelerating the development of autonomous driving technology capable of operating without active human oversight,鈥 spokeswoman Chaiti Sen said in a statement.

August 11, 2025
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Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation

Uber and Lyft also get licenses under a new state law that takes effect Sept. 1.

August 8, 2025
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Tesla Disbands Dojo Team in Blow to AI Autonomous Effort

Tesla plans to increase its reliance on external technology partners, including Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Samsung.

August 8, 2025