Two prominent labour unions in the U.S. want the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to reject the former Trump administration’s automated vehicle (AV) strategy. The unions claim the plan relies…
Unions Urge DOT to Halt Trump Admin’s Automated Vehicles Plan Read more...
Various trucking and freight transport groups urged U.S. regulators to prioritize cybersecurity as manufacturers and suppliers continue rolling out more automated and autonomous driving systems The Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
Cybersecurity Major Concern as Trucking Automation Advances Read more...
With tens of thousands of empty truck driver seats in North America – and growing – the industry needs to focus on recruiting a younger pool of workers to fill…
Panel: No Robot Trucks, But Automation Key to Driver Shortage Read more...
One truck manufacturer exec says the digital supply chain will be the next big breakthrough in trucking productivity – even more so than electric or autonomous trucks. Speaking to suppliers…
Digital Supply Chain Greater Upside Than Auto or e-trucks Trucks? Read more...
Uncertainty over international trade – combined with impeding electronic logging device mandates as well as automation and on-demand servicing in the transportation industry – are the key potential disruptions which…
FTR: ‘Disruptions ‘Ahead’ Read more...
A sweeping report released today by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the International Transport Workers’ Federation and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) made several recommendations on easing the…
Industry Groups Urge Policy Makers to ‘Soften’ Transition of Autonomous Vehicles Read more...
Trucking technology may one day evolve to the point that the tractor can drive itself, but that is likely to come in small steps rather than giant leap. Moderating a…
Autonomous Truck Symposium: ‘Driving a lot More Than Holding A Wheel’ Read more...
US Senators Susan Collins (R-Me.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) have asked the Government Accountability Office to look how autonomous truck technology could have the potential to displace transportation industry workers. According…
Senators Want Study on Impact of Autonomous Trucks on Workers Read more...
