Federal authorities partnered with law enforcement in four states for an operation targeting “illegal, unvetted drivers and unsafe vehicles.” On August 4, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released results from Operation Highway Shield, which took place July 28 — 30, 2026, in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio. The operation involved state police agencies, inspectors from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). USDOT said that the purpose of the operation was to crack down on “unqualified foreign drivers operating big rigs across U.S. highways and freight corridors.” Hundreds Of Trucks And Drivers Ordered Off The Road See below for USDOT’s recap of the three-day multi-state effort: - Detained 51 illegal immigrants, including 21 drivers with non-domiciled commercial driver licenses (CDLs) issued by California and New York. - Placed 766 unsafe drivers and vehicles out-of-service. - Arrested 86 operators for dangerous behavior (including road rage and domestic violence). - Issued 36 violations for failing English Language Proficiency tests. Recovered nearly $1 million in stolen cargo. -A previous Operation Highway Shield took place in Florida in March, resulting in 176 drivers being taken out-ofservice, 54 of which were taken out-of-service for language deficiencies. What Are They Saying? “Every life lost from an illegal trucker behind the wheel of a big rig is a completely preventable tragedy – and this administration will not stand for it,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “Our new partnership with DHS builds on President Trump’s progress to secure our roads, eliminate fraud, and restore the integrity of trucking in America. I want to thank Secretary Mullin for collaborating with us on this mission as we continue to crack down on unqualified and unvetted foreign drivers. If you continue to illegally operate a big rig – your days
Aug 6, 2026 · via cdllife.com
CA, US & World Teamsters California Sues DMV Over Driverless Heavy-Duty Truck Testing Rules Teamsters California has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles, challenging the state's new regulations allowing the testing of driverless heavy-duty trucks on public roads. The union alleges the DMV did not properly evaluate the potential safety risks, economic impacts or possible job losses before adopting the regulations. According to the lawsuit, Teamsters California is asking the court to repeal the rules, arguing the public was not given a meaningful opportunity to review and comment on the proposed changes before they were approved. The regulations would allow testing of autonomous heavy-duty trucks on California roadways, a move that has drawn attention from both the transportation industry and labor groups. Teamsters California contends the state should have conducted a more comprehensive analysis of how the regulations could affect public safety and workers whose jobs may be impacted by autonomous vehicle technology. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has not yet filed a response to the lawsuit in court. The case could influence how California regulates autonomous commercial vehicles and the process state agencies use when adopting future transportation regulations. Explore: NBCPalmSprings.com, where we are connecting the Valley. By: NBC Palm Springs August 5, 2026
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Intelligent driving models are available for free, Jensen Huang released an open-source model late at night: the autonomous driving industry has entered the "Android moment" Late at night on August 4, Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, announced the official launch of the open-source model Alpamayo 2 Super for autonomous vehicles. This model will serve as a strong support for self-driving taxis, trucks, shuttles, delivery vehicles, tractors and other vehicle types in long-tail scenarios. (Source: Screenshot from X Platform) In recent years, with the rapid development of intelligent driving and AI, the industry's demand for computing power has remained high. As the world's largest provider of computing power chips, NVIDIA has reaped the dividends of the era, with its revenue and profit soaring all the way. Obviously, NVIDIA is not satisfied with the achievements it has made, and plans to stimulate the automotive industry's demand for computing power chips through Alpamayo 2 Super. Alpamayo 2 Super, the best partner for NVIDIA's hardware Alpamayo 2 Super was first released at the GTC 2026 Taipei conference on June 1 this year. Jensen Huang commented on it that "Alpamayo marks the transition of automobiles from pure driving to safety reasoning". Simply put, Alpamayo 2 Super is a 32-billion-parameter Vision-Language-Action (VLA) large model built based on Cosmos 3 Super Reasoner. Different from the "black box" mode of traditional end-to-end large models, Alpamayo 2 Super can explain every decision in natural language, so that drivers can understand exactly why it operates in this way, which can eliminate drivers' distrust of the vehicle's autonomous driving system. Alpamayo 2 Super also adds "Meta-Action" output, which can directly output high-level driving strategies such as yielding, emergency pullover, roundabout detour, and temporary parking, instead of only outputting underlying control quantities such as steering wheel angle and braking force, greatly simplifying
Aug 6, 2026 · via eu.36kr.com
OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) â Teamsters California sued the Golden State on Wednesday over plans to allow autonomous commercial trucks on Golden State highways. The union, representing over 250,000 people in several industries, claims the Department of Motor Vehicles has ignored public concern and the California Administrative Procedure Act, opting instead to accelerate regulations allowing fully autonomous, commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds on public roads. It plans on enacting those regulations without a proper economic analysis needed for such a major rule. The tweaked automated vehicle regulations also would make small changes to existing rules allowing the testing of light-duty autonomous vehicles, like robotaxis. The Teamsters argue the changes will lead self-driving truck companies to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to exploit Californiaâs market. âThe deployment of self-driving trucks, authorized by the regulatory changes, has the potential to eventually wipe out the jobs of more than 200,000 employee semi-truck drivers working across California,â the Teamsters say in the complaint. “Despite this, the DMV rushed to promulgate these rules under the guise of amending existing light-duty autonomous testing regulations âwhich had already covered smaller autonomous vehicles like robotaxis or Waymos â in order to serve corporate interests, with little regard for the health, safety, or economic stability of everyday Californians and California businesses.â The group want an Alameda County judge to set aside the DMV’s amended AV regulations, prohibit the agency from enforcing them, and declare those regulations as major, meaning they must have an impact assessment completed. According to the Teamsters, the DMV said in April 2025 that it intended to change its autonomous vehicle regulations, including the prohibition on self-driving trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. That decision came about a decade after the state banned self-driving, heavy-duty vehicles, which led companies to develop the technology in other states. However,
Aug 6, 2026 · via courthousenews.com
Great Dane Flatbed Trailer Offers Light Weight and Strength Freedom Ultra is designed for a wide range of open-deck applications, including building materials, lumber, machinery, steel products, industrial freight, and coil hauling. Great Dane has added a new, lighter weight all-aluminum trailer to its Freedom flatbed offerings. Freedom Ultra was designed to increase payload capacity while also offering strength and durability. Freedom Ultra supports: - Concentrated loads from 60,000 to 72,000 pounds in a 4-foot span - Uniformly distributed loads (UDL) from 87,000 to 106,000 pounds - Demanding applications that require maximum performance and reliability Key Features of Great Dane's Freedom Ultra Trailer Include: - Strength-to-weight efficiency: Ultra offers one of the highest concentrated load-to-tare weight ratio in its class, according to Great Dane. - Welded main beam design: Great Dane said this offers 50% more rigidity than comparable products on the market, for better reliability and stability. It’s backed by a 10-year main beam warranty. - Safety: The Freedom Ultra features a bolted-on RIG30-compliant rear impact guard as standard that exceeds U.S. and Canadian safety standards. RIG30 passed the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s tests for underride crashes of a midsize car in all three test modes: full-width, 50% overlap and 30% overlap. - Integrated J-Hook floor system: Fully boxed floorboards eliminate the need for floor screws. Optional J-hook tracks are built directly into the welded aluminum floor, offering flexible load securement options. - Full-height structural bulkheads: Full-height mid-span and suspension bulkheads help deliver consistent structural strength without outriggers, Great Dane said. It also creates space for longer dunnage storage. - Corrosion protection: The upper coupler, suspension brackets, and rear impact guard feature HDGV (hot-dipped galvanized) protection to help resist corrosion and extend component life. - Integrated FleetPulse telematics: Access to real-time trailer visibility across operations, asset tracking and
Aug 5, 2026 · via truckinginfo.com
Colorado law enforcement agencies recently conducted a commercial vehicle checkpoint that uncovered dozens of violations, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) said.
On July 30, 2026, DCSO partnered with the Colorado State Patrol Monument Port of Entry Mobile Scales to set up a mobile checkpoint for commercial vehicles on Chambers Road, just south of Mainstreet, in Douglas County.
See below for results from the one-day Douglas County detail:
- 63 Total trucks stopped
- 32 Full inspections conducted
- 50 Total violations found
- 7 Drivers placed out-of-service
- 5 Vehicles placed out-of-service
- 8 Tickets issued
- 6 Commercial driver’s license (CDL) violations
- 4 Seat belt violations
- 2 Drug or alcohol violations
- 1 License suspension
- 1 Proof of service served
“The goal of these mobile checkpoints is to ensure large trucks on our roads are operating safely and following the law,” DCSO said.
Aug 5, 2026 · via cdllife.com
The 5 Most Interesting Analyst Questions From Old Dominion Freight Lineâs Q2 Earnings Call Jabin Bastian / August 5, 2026 Old Dominion Freight Lineâs second quarter results were shaped by disciplined yield management and operational efficiency, leading to a strong improvement in profitability despite ongoing volume declines. Management credited a 10.4% increase in revenue and a 450-basis-point improvement in operating margin to ongoing network investments and a focus on account-level pricing, even as shipments fell year over year. CEO Marty Freeman highlighted that the companyâs service reliability and capacity investments allowed Old Dominion to maintain a 99% on-time record and attract incremental freight, positioning it favorably despite a soft demand environment. Is now the time to buy ODFL? Find out in our full research report (itâs free for active Edge members). Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) Q2 CY2026 Highlights: - Revenue: $1.55 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.54 billion (10.4% year-on-year growth, 0.7% beat) - Adjusted EPS: $1.68 vs analyst estimates of $1.54 (9.4% beat) - Operating Margin: 29.9%, up from 25.4% in the same quarter last year - Sales Volumes fell 5.7% year on year (-7.3% in the same quarter last year) - Market Capitalization: $45.61 billion While we enjoy listening to the managementâs commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls is the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention. Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From Old Dominion Freight Lineâs Q2 Earnings Call - Jonathan Chappell (Evercore ISI) asked about the timing and extent of freight shifting from truckload to LTL. CFO Adam Satterfield replied that Old Dominion is in the early stages of seeing this transition, with more runway for further freight migration as the
Aug 5, 2026 · via stockstory.org
Moove, UAE, raises funding for expansion of autonomous vehicle business
On August 5, Moove raised USD 250 million at a USD 2.1 billion valuation in a Series C funding round led by Mubadala Investment Company and co-led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s Growth Fund, and Ion Pacific. Other existing investors also contributed to this round.
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The Evocargo N1 autonomous freight truck has no steering wheel, no pedals, and no provision for a human being. It debuted before a general Russian public audience for the first time last week at Moscow's ProDvizheniye-2026 ("ProMotion-2026") automotive festival — and behind that milestone sits a fleet of more than 300 trucks that have been hauling freight daily across Russian industrial yards and distribution centers for years, unknown to most of the world. That makes the N1's public debut at VDNH more than a product showcase. It is the moment a commercially deployed autonomous trucking fleet — built without a cab from day one, operated by a Russian company, and running at a scale that US highway-focused autonomous vehicle programs have not yet achieved in their chosen domain — stepped out of locked-off industrial yards and into public view. No Cab, by Choice: The Architecture That Sets N1 Apart Nearly every major autonomous truck in the Western market was built by taking an existing cab-equipped vehicle and layering a self-driving stack on top. The Volvo VNL with Aurora's hardware bolted on. The Peterbilt 579 with Kodiak's sensors grafted to the roof. The logic was pragmatic: use a proven commercial truck platform, add the autonomy, and defer the structural redesign for later. EvoCargo made the opposite choice from the start. The N1 was designed with no cab — a space that would normally contain a driver's seat, steering column, and instrument panel instead houses a hardened compute module that serves as the truck's brain. This is not a modification. It is a purpose-designed space, with sensor mounts, compute placement, and weight distribution all conceived around the assumption that no human operator will ever sit inside. The result is what EvoCargo calls a fifth-generation autopilot, developed entirely in-house. The system's perception layer
Aug 5, 2026 · via techtimes.com
U.S. trailer orders declined in June, while cancellation rates improved, according to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report. Net U.S. trailer orders totaled 13,500 units, down approximately 7,300 units from May. That represented a 35% month-over-month (M/M) decline. Orders were also nearly 9% below June 2025 levels. Trailer Orders Slow Seasonally “After delivering counter to cyclical expectations results the past three months, net order intake in June slowed in seasonal fashion,” said Jennifer McNealy, director of commercial vehicle market research and publications at ACT Research. “Net U.S. trailer orders in June were 13,500 units, down about 7,300 units from May, a 35% month-to-month decrease. Compared to June 2025, this year’s intake was 1,300 units lower, nearly a 9% decrease.” Key June trailer market results included: - Net U.S. trailer orders: 13,500 units. - M/M change: down 35%. - Year-over-year (Y/Y) change: down nearly 9%. - Cancellation rate: 1.0% of backlog, down from 1.9% in May. - Backlog: down 5% M/M. Trailer Cancellation Rate Improves ACT said June’s cancellation rate fell to 1.0% of backlog, returning to the upper end of its target range after reaching 1.9% in May. “June’s cancellation rate of 1.0%, as a percentage of backlog, dropped from ‘elevated’ territory, and now sits at the top of the target range,” McNealy said. “Still, it is an improvement from May’s 1.9% cancellation rate.” McNealy added that elevated cancellations continued across most trailer segments, indicating the issue remained broad-based. Trailer Backlog Falls 5% Net orders have exceeded trailer production during four of the first six months of 2026, according to ACT. June was an exception. Approximately 4,500 more trailers were built than ordered, reducing the industry backlog by 5% M/M. “June was one of the four, as about 4,500 more trailers were built than ordered, shrinking
Aug 5, 2026 · via fleetequipmentmag.com
Top 10: Autonomous Mining Vehicles Mining vehicles have traditionally relied on diesel engines and human interaction, but companies are now turning to a more autonomous process. According to OECD data, productivity in manufacturing industries doubled between 1997 and 2023, while mining saw a 50% decrease. The equipment covers a range of mining operations, from rock mass transportation to navigation systems. Mining Digital has ranked the top autonomous mining vehicles. 10. KAMAZ-6559 Jupiter 30 CEO: Sergey Kogogin Headquarters: Tatarstan, Russia In September 2023, KAMAZ announced its pilot operation of the Jupiter 30, deploying the vehicle in the Kemerovo region’s coal mines. The vehicle is a 30-tonne cabless and autonomous mining dump truck that operates without human involvement. It is designed to transport loosened rock mass and ore, removing people from dangerous areas within a quarry. Jupiter 30 has 2D and 3D LiDAR radar units and ultrasonic sensors, alongside an integrated GPS/GLONASS satellite positioning system. 9. Sandvik Toro LH514E CEO: Stefan Widing Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden The Sandvik Toro LH514E is a 14-tonne cable-electric underground loader that holds AutoMine readiness. It is used for underground rock mining and operates both autonomously, and manually to meet different site requirements. The vehicle has onboard diagnostics, real-time tracking and automated steering sensors that work through slim underground tunnels. Sandvik says customers have “flexibility to upgrade from manual to autonomous operations at any time in the equipment’s lifespan”. 8. Scania Autonomous Heavy Tipper CEO: Christian Levin Headquarters: Södertälje, Sweden Scania opened orders for its 40-metric tonne autonomous heavy tipper in May 2024. The vehicle is monitored and manoeuvred by an intelligent control system that uses cameras, radars, LiDAR and GPS receivers. Its self-driving feature allows full integration into active mine sites, aiming to boost productivity and lower-emission hauling than traditional haulers. Scania’s vehicles are predominantly used by
Aug 5, 2026 · via miningdigital.com
Rumors have spread that the renowned unicorn automotive enterprise has seriously delayed deliveries and fooled customers. The founder responded that none of these claims are supported by evidence, and they will take measures in accordance with the law. "I have long maintained communication with the U.S. traffic administration, which has given positive affirmation." "Delivering vehicles is our core priority. Installing inventory parts on vehicles is a legitimate operation for automakers. The so-called 'severe delivery delay' and 'deceiving users' are unsubstantiated statements." On August 4, Han Wen, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Weidu Technology, responded to recent rumors that the company was caught in operational turmoil in an exclusive interview with a reporter from *National Business Daily*. A few days ago, some reports claimed that Weidu Technology, a Robotruck (autonomous driving truck) unicorn that once received huge capital attention, had problems such as delayed salary payment, and questioned that it had severe delivery delays to overseas users and assembled vehicles haphazardly to obtain funds. Regarding the compliance of overseas vehicles that the public is concerned about, Han Wen told reporters that he has long maintained communication with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States, and has registered every vehicle in the US, "the relevant authority gave positive affirmation." "We have sent lawyer's letters to relevant media and will take legal measures in accordance with the law," Han Wen told reporters. Behind this public opinion turmoil of Weidu Technology, the Robotruck track is ushering in a new round of capital attention. Autonomous driving trucks are moving from the technical verification stage to the commercial verification stage, and the industry pattern has begun to show obvious differentiation. Image source: Weidu Technology official website Capital re-bets on the track, financing and IPO activities heat up simultaneously The development path of
Aug 5, 2026 · via eu.36kr.com
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An autonomous semi truck partnership has plans to launch over 300 self driving tractor trailers in North Carolina by next year. The same company responsible for the autonomous semi trucks running freight routes in Texas and Oklahoma has plans to dispatch more than 300 of the self-driving rigs in North Carolina by 2027. According to Spectrum Local News, Volvo Autonomous Solutions in partnership with Aurora Innovations is already in the final phases before removing the safety driver entirely when it comes to the autonomous rigs running in the two other states. Now, the companies want to deploy more than 300 around their headquarters in Greensboro. The most up-to-date predictions estimate that the autonomous truck market will more than double by 2030, and safety standards for these driverless trucks were included in the Build America 250 Act. Despite the apparent success of the trucks in Texas and Oklahoma, industry leaders still worry about the safety and validity of these autonomous rigs. “Black ice is probably the hardest thing, even for a truck driver. It looks like water on the ground, but yet it’s frozen. So how can an autonomous vehicle pick up on black ice on a highway?” pointed out driving instructor John Payne. “This is a truck that is specifically built for autonomous, and not a truck where you bolt on or add on a secondary braking system and so on,” said Sasko Cuklev, a leader at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “We have a driver shortage and with the increased demand, that gap might become even bigger, so we see it as a complement to what we have today… What we are focusing here is the long-haul stretches where you have to be out for several days, sleeping in the cab away from home,” he said. It is unclear exactly when
Aug 4, 2026 · via cdllife.com
Arrow McLaren has added another technology-focused partner to its growing roster, announcing a multi-year agreement with autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation. The partnership brings together two organizations built around performance, innovation and engineering excellence, linking one of INDYCAR’s premier teams with a company helping shape the future of commercial transportation. Aurora became the first company to launch a commercial self-driving service using heavy-duty trucks on public roads and recently unveiled its second-generation driverless truck platform. The company is focused on expanding its autonomous freight operations throughout the Sun Belt as it works to address challenges facing the trucking industry, including driver shortages, rising operating costs and increasing freight demand. “We’re excited to welcome Aurora to our team,” said Arrow McLaren President Kevin Thimjon. “This partnership is a natural fit, as both of our organizations understand the value of innovation, safety and reliability.” The collaboration will debut publicly during the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race weekend at Portland International Raceway, where Aurora branding will appear on Arrow McLaren team apparel. Beginning in 2027, the company’s presence will expand to driver firesuits and the engine cover of Nolan Siegel’s No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. For Arrow McLaren, the agreement continues a trend of partnering with technology-focused companies that share common goals around data, innovation and performance. The team’s longstanding relationship with Arrow Electronics has already established a strong technological identity within the INDYCAR paddock. Aurora views the partnership as an opportunity to align with one of motorsports’ most recognizable brands while highlighting the similarities between elite racing and autonomous transportation development. “This multi-year partnership is more than just a collaboration,” said Aurora President Ossa Fisher. “It’s an alignment of two organizations rooted in precision, cutting-edge technology and a shared vision for the future.” As autonomous vehicle technology continues to evolve, the partnership gives
Aug 4, 2026 · via speedwaydigest.com
ZF demonstrates its vision for the intelligent trailer Corporate mergers are a lot like marriages. I’ve seen plenty of both in the trucking industry over the past 30 years, and from the outside, it’s not always easy to know how well things are really going behind the scenes. For every merger that fulfills its promise, there’s another where the cultures never quite mesh and the two sides struggle to find common ground. That doesn’t appear to be the case with ZF and Wabco. Since ZF completed its acquisition of Wabco in 2020, the two companies seem to have settled into exactly the kind of partnership corporate executives always promise but don’t always achieve. During ZF’s recent trailer technology demonstrations at the Transportation Research Center (TRC) near Marysville, Ohio, there was a genuine sense of enthusiasm from both longtime ZF employees and former Wabco veterans. ZF executives seem proud to have Wabco’s reputation for trailer braking and safety technology firmly embedded within the company’s global commercial vehicle portfolio. That pride appears to be shared by longtime Wabco employees, who now have access to ZF’s extensive driveline, chassis and vehicle control technologies. And why not? The two organizations share remarkably similar DNA, including European engineering traditions and cultures built around technological innovation, with solving engineering problems serving as a constant lodestar for both. Wabco spent decades establishing itself as one of the industry’s premier trailer braking companies. ZF brought an equally impressive portfolio of driveline, chassis and vehicle control technologies along with a truly impressive global reach. Put the two together, and the result is something much larger than the sum of its parts. At the Ohio ride-and-drive, ZF demonstrated that it isn’t simply developing better trailer components. It’s designing and building what company officials describe as an intelligent trailer — one
Aug 4, 2026 · via trucknews.com
Last year, Aurora became the first company to launch a commercial self-driving service with heavy-duty trucks on public roads. Aurora recently released its second-generation driverless truck and plans to expand across the Sun Belt. The partnership will showcase Aurora branding across the Arrow McLaren team kit beginning at Portland International Raceway August 7-9. For the 2027 season, their branding will extend to driver firesuits and the engine cover of the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Kevin Thimjon, President, Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, said: “We’re excited to welcome Aurora to our team. This partnership is a natural fit, as both of our organizations understand the value of innovation, safety and reliability. “We look forward to partnering with Aurora as they continue to grow and shape the future of transportation.” Ossa Fisher, President, Aurora, said: “We are thrilled to team up with Arrow McLaren, a brand that embodies the same relentless pursuit of performance and innovation that drives us at Aurora. This multi-year partnership is more than just a collaboration; it’s an alignment of two organizations rooted in precision, cutting-edge technology, and a shared vision for the future. “Racing demands excellence at every turn, and we look forward to accelerating our growth alongside one of the most iconic names in motorsport.” About Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team: Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team builds on McLaren Racing’s rich heritage, giving it a home in North America. Within the INDYCAR SERIES, the team’s legacy includes three McLaren-powered Indianapolis 500 victories (1972, 1974, 1976), alongside McLaren Racing’s broader IndyCar total of 30 wins, 31 poles and 93 podium finishes. Following a dominant run in the 1970s, McLaren Racing re-entered the INDYCAR SERIES forty years later with Indianapolis 500 entries in 2017 and 2019 with Fernando Alonso behind the wheel.
Aug 4, 2026 · via catchfence.com
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Soon, the 18-wheeler in the next lane might not have anyone behind the wheel. Volvo Group, a truck manufacturer headquartered in Greensboro, has plans to roll out over 300 autonomous trucks as soon as 2027. In partnership with Aurora Innovations, Volvo Autonomous Solutions is currently running freight routes in Texas and Oklahoma with safety drivers, operating in the final validation phase before removing the safety driver and becoming fully autonomous. This is part of a larger industry shift, as research firm Fortune Business Insights predicts the autonomous truck market will more than double by 2030, reaching over $107 billion. The change has raised questions about safety and job stability, prompting lawmakers to write the first national safety framework for autonomous trucks in the Build America 250 Act. Under the bill, companies would have to prove their trucks are as safe as a human driver, mandate crash reporting, require cybersecurity policies to prevent hacking, and would also limit how many trucks one person can monitor at a time. Workforce grants would also be available to train drivers and technicians to work on the new technology. John Payne, a driving instructor at CL Driving School, worries if technology can cope with situations that even skilled drivers find difficult. He also has concerns about jobs in the industry. “Black ice is probably the hardest thing, even for a truck driver. It looks like water on the ground, but yet it’s frozen. So how can an autonomous vehicle pick up on black ice on a highway?” Payne said. Sasko Cuklev, head of On-Road Solutions at Volvo Autonomous Group, assures safety is manufactured into the trucks from the start. “This is a truck that is specifically built for autonomous, and not a truck where you bolt on or add on a secondary
Aug 4, 2026 · via spectrumlocalnews.com
A major IndyCar Team entered into a multi-year partnership with a leading autonomous trucking technology company. On August 4, the Indianapolis-based Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team announced driverless truck company Aurora Innovation Inc. as an Official Partner. As part of the partnership, the Arrow McLaren team kit will feature Aurora branding starting at the Portland International Raceway August 7 — 9. For the 2027 season, Aurora branding will be featured on driver firesuits and the engine cover of the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. The partnership announcement made no mention of using Aurora’s driverless truck technology to haul race cars or equipment. “We’re excited to welcome Aurora to our team. This partnership is a natural fit, as both of our organizations understand the value of innovation, safety and reliability. We look forward to partnering with Aurora as they continue to grow and shape the future of transportation,” said Kevin Thimjon, President at Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team. “We are thrilled to team up with Arrow McLaren, a brand that embodies the same relentless pursuit of performance and innovation that drives us at Aurora. This multi-year partnership is more than just a collaboration; it’s an alignment of two organizations rooted in precision, cutting-edge technology, and a shared vision for the future. Racing demands excellence at every turn, and we look forward to accelerating our growth alongside one of the most iconic names in motorsport,” said Ossa Fisher, President at Aurora.
Aug 4, 2026 · via cdllife.com
Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team has signed a multi-year autonomous trucking partnership with Aurora Innovation, naming the self-driving company as an official partner. Aurora branding will appear on the team’s kit starting at Portland International Raceway on 7-9 August, extending to driver firesuits and the No. 6 car’s engine cover for the 2027 season.
Aurora develops the Aurora Driver, a self-driving system that enables Class 8 trucks to operate without a human behind the wheel. The company said trucking, a US$1tn US industry, faces an ageing driver population, rising operating costs and underused assets, challenges it argues autonomy can help address without displacing jobs.
Aurora said it became the first company to launch a commercial self-driving service using heavy-duty trucks on public roads last year, and has since released its second-generation driverless truck. The company plans to expand its operations across the Sun Belt region.
Kevin Thimjon, president of Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, said the partnership reflects a shared focus on safety and reliability between the two organisations. Ossa Fisher, president of Aurora, said the deal aligns two organisations built around precision and performance, adding that Aurora looks forward to growing alongside one of motorsport’s most recognised teams.
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Aug 4, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com