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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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Trucking Executives Cite Opportunities for AI Adoption

LAS VEGAS — Artificial intelligence promises to unlock greater efficiency in the freight transportation industry, but implementing AI functions is not without its challenges.

February 8, 2024
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Cincinnati Airport Deploys Autonomous Baggage Handling EVs

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is using devices known as Auto-DollyTugs, electric autonomous vehicles complete with “robotic arms,” to handle baggage and cargo.

February 6, 2024
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Tesla Issues Another Wide Recall to Fix Warning Light Size

DETROIT — Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the U.S. because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small.

February 2, 2024
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NHTSA Capable of Regulating High-Tech Vehicles, Carlson Says

Outgoing NHTSA Administrator Ann Carlson discussed issues surrounding changing technologies, including Tesla's Autopilot, Cruise robotaxis and ARC Automotive's air bag inflators.

January 30, 2024
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GM’s Net Income Rose 12% in 2023 Despite Costly Strike

DETROIT — General Motors’ net income rose 12% last year despite losing more than $1 billion when many of its plants were shut down by a six-week autoworkers’ strike.

January 30, 2024
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Justice Department Inquiring Into Cruise Collision Fiasco

SAN FRANCISCO — General Motors is facing a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a collision that critically injured a pedestrian and derailed its self-driving car ambitions.

January 26, 2024
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Kodiak Opens Truck Port at Ryder Facility in Houston

Kodiak Robotics opened a second truck port for its autonomous semis at a Ryder System Inc. fleet maintenance facility in Houston, the companies said Jan. 23.

January 25, 2024
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Tesla Q4 Earnings Fall Short of Analyst Estimates

DETROIT — Tesla’s net income more than doubled last quarter thanks to a one-time tax benefit, but it warned of “notably lower” sales growth this year.

January 24, 2024
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Volvo Unveils Redesigned Flagship Class 8 VNL Tractor

Volvo Trucks North America launched a revamp of its flagship over-the-road Class 8 VNL tractor Jan. 23, the first major overhaul since a 2017 redesign.

January 23, 2024
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AI, Analytics, Automation Drive the Development of TMS

Transportation management systems have evolved to provide real-time data and advanced analytics to improve freight visibility and fleet decision-making.

January 19, 2024