Aurora says lower operating costs a draw to prospective customers

The value proposition, 15 cents cheaper per mile than the typical compensation for a driver, has “resonated quite well,” CFO David Maday said.

By Larry Avila • May 11, 2026

How CNG trucks are providing an alternative to diesel

Compressed and renewable natural gas vehicles represent “the most mature alternative fuel technology currently in widespread commercial deployment,” an industry group said.

By David Taube • May 6, 2026

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Saia transitions over 10,000 devices to new physical security system

Tech partner SecuriThings’ platform provides streamlined monitoring to better manage and protect assets, the carrier said.

By David Taube • May 6, 2026

Toyota to build a hydrogen fueling station in Southern California

A partnership with Hyroad Energy will bring 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks to the company’s North American Parts Center supply warehouse.

By David Taube • May 4, 2026

Carrier Logistics acquired by private equity firm STG

The LTL management software company plans to develop artificial intelligence designed to streamline various terminal operations.

By Haley Cawthon • May 1, 2026

California removes restrictions on driverless trucks

The regulatory overhaul now lets heavy-duty, autonomous trucks operate on public roads without a safety driver once proper permitting is secured.

By Larry Avila • April 30, 2026

PlusAI, Churchill Capital call off merger

The parties cited market conditions for terminating their agreement, according to a regulatory filing.

By Larry Avila • April 22, 2026

Kodiak expands autonomous trucking program to Midwest

The company demonstrated its technology on a key Interstate 70 freight corridor between Ohio and Indiana.

By Haley Cawthon • April 17, 2026

How can telematics aid safety, maintenance? ATRI seeks carrier perspectives

The 15-question survey is open through Friday and seeks to generate takeaways for the industry to improve carrier operations.

By David Taube • April 14, 2026

Caltrans launches 3 California highway technology projects with Quarterhill

The work will focus on enhancing freight mobility and infrastructure monitoring across key transportation corridors in the state. 

By Haley Cawthon • April 10, 2026

New shared EV charging hub opens in Southern California

Initial customers of the site, which features 76 stalls for commercial vehicles, include J.B. Hunt Transport Services and fully electric carrier Nevoya.

By David Taube • April 9, 2026

Toyota to join Daimler Truck, Volvo Group in fuel cell joint venture

The three companies plan to be equal shareholders in Cellcentric, accelerating the development of hydrogen technology for heavy-duty vehicles. 

By Haley Cawthon • April 9, 2026

International, Ryder and PlusAI partner to test autonomous pilot route in Texas

A driverless truck will operate on a daily 600-mile lane between Laredo and Temple.

By Larry Avila • April 2, 2026

EPA axes diesel exhaust fluid sensor requirements

The move is expected to reduce needless downtime, cut costs and give manufacturers more flexibility.

By Haley Cawthon • March 30, 2026

Einride inks deal to develop autonomous freight corridor along Texas toll road

The 41-mile stretch of State Highway 130, which connects Austin and San Antonio, will be equipped with next-generation rest stops as part of the deal.

By Haley Cawthon • March 30, 2026

Estes expands shipping visibility with Samsara tech

“With this, we get not only equipment visibility, but we get a platform we can expand on,” CIO Todd Florence told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • March 24, 2026

PlusAI unveils ‘major advancement’ in autonomous driving software

Trucks equipped with the tech are already hauling commercial freight in Texas.

By Haley Cawthon • March 23, 2026

NMFTA targets rising freight fraud with online resource hub

The platform provides best practices, expert insights and tools to help combat the growing issue across the industry. 

By Haley Cawthon • March 20, 2026

Kodiak AI launches second driverless route with Martin Brower

The added lane between Dallas and El Paso advances the company’s strategy to grow with its existing customers, according to CEO Don Burnette.

By Larry Avila • March 18, 2026

Massachusetts DOT to add 15 weigh-in-motion stations

The state is partnering with tech firm Quarterhill to install sensors, vehicle identification systems, and other roadside equipment along key highways. 

By Haley Cawthon • March 13, 2026

AI literacy and change management among most-needed HR skills

Much of the HR profession remains human-oriented, LinkedIn’s report showed.

By Kathryn Moody • March 6, 2026

Torc extends autonomous truck testing to Michigan

Self-driving Freightliner Cascadia trucks are now operating on public roads near Ann Arbor as the company pursues its 2027 market entry plans.

By Haley Cawthon • March 4, 2026

‘A continual focus’: How carriers navigate traffic bottlenecks

ABF Freight, ITS Logistics and Schneider National highlight tools, strategies and solutions to overcome transportation congestion.

By Larry Avila • March 2, 2026

Skills are evolving too quickly for current training cycles, report says

Among IT workers, core responsibilities shift every 18 months, but learning was still seen as a benefit rather than an operational necessity, according to Info-Tech.

By Lara Ewen • March 2, 2026

Aurora focuses on Southwestern US driverless route growth

The company expects to have more than 200 autonomous trucks on the road by the end of the year.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2026