- Today - Holidays - Birthdays - Reminders - Cities - Atlanta - Austin - Baltimore - Berwyn - Beverly Hills - Birmingham - Boston - Brooklyn - Buffalo - Charlotte - Chicago - Cincinnati - Cleveland - Columbus - Dallas - Denver - Detroit - Fort Worth - Houston - Indianapolis - Knoxville - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - Louisville - Madison - Memphis - Miami - Milwaukee - Minneapolis - Nashville - New Orleans - New York - Omaha - Orlando - Philadelphia - Phoenix - Pittsburgh - Portland - Raleigh - Richmond - Rutherford - Sacramento - Salt Lake City - San Antonio - San Diego - San Francisco - San Jose - Seattle - Tampa - Tucson - Washington Tennessee to Test Driverless Trucks on I-40 Freight Corridor The state's new autonomous vehicle pilot raises safety concerns among some drivers. Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:43pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Memphis Today Tennessee has announced plans to begin testing driverless freight trucks on a 40-mile stretch of Interstate 40 between Memphis and Blue Oval City. The state has partnered with Cavnue, LLC to develop the "Smart Freight Corridor" pilot project, which aims to embrace new transportation technology and support economic growth. However, the prospect of autonomous trucks sharing the road has sparked safety worries among some drivers and observers. Why it matters The rise of self-driving vehicle technology, including for commercial freight, has raised significant public concerns about safety and the potential impact on human drivers. Tennessee's pilot project represents the latest effort by a state to integrate autonomous vehicles into its transportation infrastructure, a trend that will likely continue to raise debate over the merits and risks of this emerging technology. The details Tennessee's Department of Transportation has selected Cavnue, LLC,