Trucking Technologies
We focus on the latest advancements in trucking technology designed to support and enhance the experience of truck drivers. From cutting-edge telematics and GPS systems to innovations in autonomous driving, electric trucks, and fuel-efficient solutions, these articles keep drivers up-to-date on the tools shaping the future of the industry. Learn about new safety technologies, driver assistance systems, and apps that streamline route planning and compliance. We provide valuable insights into the technologies driving the trucking industry forward.
McLane Now Adds Driverless Trucks, Drivers Keep Last Mile
Aurora driverless trucks will haul McLane freight in Texas, while company truck drivers will continue handling local deliveries to customer locations.
New Truck Screening Technology to Be Used in California
California will invest $2.4M in truck screening, adding e-screening and weigh-in-motion technology along key freight corridors to improve flow and enforcement.
New Smart Freight Corridor to Be Tested in Tennessee
The smart freight corridor pilot in Tennessee will test new trucking technology along I-40 to improve safety, reduce congestion, and support growing demand.
Ambient IoT: New Sensor Tech Targets Cargo Theft
Ambient IoT uses sensor technology to track freight in real time, improving visibility and helping reduce cargo theft across the trucking supply chain.
Autonomous Vehicles: NHTSA Proposes New Rules for Tech
NHTSA proposes federal safety standard updates for autonomous vehicles, removing some requirements for human drivers such as transmission displays & windshields.
Truck Parking System Now Active in Montana and Kansas
New parking system technology launches in Montana and Kansas, providing real-time truck parking availability data to improve safety and freight efficiency.
Aurora Now Expands in a Texas-Arizona Driverless Truck Lane
Aurora expands its driverless truck network with a 1,000-mile Texas-Arizona lane that operates beyond traditional hours-of-service limits.
DEF Systems: EPA Now Moves to Hold Manufacturers Accountable
EPA demands data from engine makers as DEF system failures continue causing power loss, safety concerns, and downtime for truck drivers and diesel...
New Global Automated Driving Systems Proposal Under Review
NHTSA is reviewing a global safety proposal for Automated Driving Systems (ADS) that could influence future U.S. vehicle regulations and standards.
Tech Gadgets That Improve Life and Health for Truck Drivers
Tech gadgets designed for trucking help support better health, sleep, nutrition, comfort, and overall well-being for truck drivers on the road.
Electric Truck Now Proves Wireless Charging on the Roadway
An electric truck in Indiana completed the first wireless charge at highway speeds, marking a major step toward on-the-road charging for future heavy-duty...
Standards for Automated Vehicles in New NHTSA Research
NHTSA releases research on how current safety standards apply to automated vehicles and identifies areas that may need updates as designs continue to...
