Lessons in self-driving truck technology acquired in the U.S. gives Volvo Group’s autonomous team confidence their systems can be rolled out into Europe in the near future.
“Everything you need for full redundancy for safety critical applications,” Stürmer added.
However, he admits the situation is different in Europe where Volvo has to operate in confined areas and non-public roads.
“That, of course, is a game changer in terms of logistic flows and transport for onward transport,” added Stürmer.
“It will be, in the end, the total cost of ownership of these vehicles from a fleet provider perspective or logistics company perspective,” added Stürmer.
Oct 29, 2026 · via wardsauto.com
Driverless trucks with artificial intelligence on board could dramatically change the landscape of freight shipping.
Automated trucks require sensors, radars and cameras that gather information about the environment around them to make decisions.
Few if any automated trucks are being tested in chaotic urban environments, given the pedestrians, bicyclists, traffic lights and elements of city traffic.
But driverless trucks do not seem to me to be practical on a large scale in the near future.
It is more realistic to envision the driver and the automated truck as a team.
Oct 29, 2026 · via theconversation.com
Q3 2026 operating loss was $257 million, and cash use is expected to increase to approximately $250 million in Q4 2026 as production scales.
A: CEO Chris Urmson cited material availability, component quality issues, and end-of-line testing challenges including resourcing complex components such as wire harnessing to more capable suppliers.
A: CEO Chris Urmson said core commercial terms were settled in the MOUs, and remaining work focuses on operational details.
A: CEO Chris Urmson said engagement from the executive branch and Congress remains strong, with bipartisan support for surface reauthorization language in the Build America 250 Act.
A: CEO Chris Urmson said autonomous weigh-station detection and traversal, developed with state authorities, removes the operational complexity of voluntary enhanced pre-trip inspections while preserving their certainty benefits.
Oct 29, 2026 · via finance.yahoo.com
Autonomous truck developer Kodiak AI and Fresno, California-based carrier DTL Transport entered a binding agreement for DTL to deploy 75 Kodiak trucks within its fleet.
Kodiak framed the agreement as a Driver-As-A-Service business model, in which DTL pays a per-mile fee to use Kodiak’s autonomous trucks.
This April, the state began permitting public road testing for autonomous truck developers.
California granted Kodiak its autonomous truck testing permit in August.
“This binding agreement reinforces what I have said from the beginning: The Driver-As-A-Service business model is tailor-made for commercial trucking.
Oct 29, 2026 · via fleetowner.com
Self-driving trucking company Aurora Innovation Inc. expects to fall short of its production target for this year but said it’s on track to recover for 2027.
Aurora aims to shift its business model as it inches closer to its target of 30,000 trucks on the road by the end of 2030.
Instead of owning and operating driverless trucks for clients, it plans to manage fleets that its shipping customers will own.
The company held on and raised money in 2024, but also delayed going fully driverless with its commercial trucks to 2025.
“We’re driverless, we’re producing trucks and we have plenty of demand for this year and next.
Oct 29, 2026 · via insurancejournal.com
Insider Brief Kodiak AI and DTL Transport signed a binding agreement to deploy Kodiak’s autonomous-driving system on 75 driverless trucks owned and operated by DTL.
The deal follows a September California pilot and builds on Kodiak’s existing autonomous-trucking deployments with Atlas Energy Solutions and planned driverless freight service for IKEA.
Kodiak AI and DTL Transport have signed a binding agreement to deploy Kodiak’s autonomous-driving system on 75 driverless trucks owned and operated by the California freight carrier.
Kodiak Expands Driver-as-a-Service The DTL agreement extends a commercial model Kodiak has already used in industrial trucking.
As of June 30, Kodiak said its autonomous-driving system was installed on 35 driverless trucks owned and operated by Atlas Energy Solutions.
Oct 29, 2026 · via theaiinsider.tech
“Since launching autonomous operations along the Laredo corridor, we’ve realized immediate operational benefits that point to a clear path to scaling,” said Andy Khera, president of Charger Logistics.
That brings Aurora 85 cents or more per mile, on trucks Aurora expects to run about 250,000 miles a year.
Charger’s fleet and routes Charger Logistics, a privately held, asset-based carrier, operates across the U.S. and Mexico.
The 500 Aurora trucks would exceed that count.
Charger plans to run the Aurora trucks on current and new high-volume routes near the border and across the country.
Oct 28, 2026 · via freightwaves.com
Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026: FMCSA Complaint Center: Agency’s renamed complaint filing system.
Interstate fleet integrating “Driver-as-a-Service” autonomous trucks.
Another fleet wants pre-CDL drivers to be able to run team to get back home to obtain physical CDL.
FMCSA unveils new name for complaint database The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced that its National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB) is now operating with a new name: the FMCSA Complaint Center.
In September, DTL became Kodiak’s first autonomous customer in California after the state cleared the way legislatively for autonomous trucks to begin testing there.
Oct 28, 2026 · via overdriveonline.com
Autonomous trucking stopped being a science project this year.
A driverless truck excels at long, predictable highway miles between two fixed points, but freight does not start or end on the interstate.
The likely model is a hybrid network in which human drivers handle local pickups and deliveries while autonomous trucks run the long middle legs between transfer hubs.
None of that requires buying an autonomous truck, and all of it pays off with human drivers too.
Find the lane in your network where a driverless middle mile would matter most, because someone else is already looking for it.
Oct 28, 2026 · via citybiz.co
Driverless trucks are steadily advancing, and they are already moving real freight while testing continues.
Trucks Are Not Waiting The trucking industry is changing faster than at any point in my career.
Kodiak AI is already operating driverless trucks in the Permian Basin, and it expects to run driverless between Dallas and Houston before this year is out.
Their target is clear: long haul lanes, the same lanes where rail has always made the most sense.
The Rail Industry Has to Change to Compete Truck already holds the largest share of U.S. freight transportation at 43% (comparing all modes), and that lead will only grow as driverless trucks scale.
Oct 28, 2026 · via up.com
Night images suffer from uneven pixel intensity distribution, low contrast, motion blur, partial occlusion, poor illumination and outright information loss.
The first is an improved image enhancement technique the authors call the GHE Ensemble model, which processes raw night images before detection.
As with any single-dataset study, the results are specific to the BDD-Darko night images and the six object classes evaluated, and independent validation on other night driving datasets would strengthen confidence in the approach.
Subject of Research: Deep learning ensemble model for multi-object detection in night vision images for autonomous vehicles Article Title: Improved multi object detection in night vision environment for autonomous vehicle using EnPreNiNet model Article References: Ranjitha, P., & Atham, S. B.
Improved multi object detection in night vision environment for autonomous vehicle using EnPreNiNet model.
Oct 28, 2026 · via bioengineer.org
Kodiak AI will deliver 75 self-driving trucks to freight company DTL Transport starting in 2028.
It’s the company’s first binding commercial deal for driverless big rigs that will run on public highways.
Under this business model, Kodiak owns and operates the self-driving trucks as a third-party carrier on behalf of other companies.
Technically, Atlas was Kodiak’s first customer under a binding commercial contract, but its driverless trucks operate in off-road settings in West Texas’ remote Permian Basin.
Atlas currently owns and operates 35 driverless trucks equipped with Kodiak’s self-driving system.
Oct 28, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
The proposal would also eliminate certain manual lighting control requirements for vehicles designed to operate without human drivers.
The proposed lamps would emit a cyan, or blue-green, light intended to distinguish autonomous operation from conventional vehicle lighting.
The proposal addresses another challenge for autonomous vehicle manufacturers: lighting requirements originally developed around vehicles equipped with steering wheels, pedals and human-operated controls.
Beyond autonomous vehicles, the proposal includes changes to headlamp testing and vehicle design requirements.
NHTSA has not quantified the potential financial or safety benefits of the changes, citing uncertainty surrounding the developing autonomous vehicle market.
Oct 27, 2026 · via act-news.com
Teton pass was closed in both directions on Tuesday morning after snow fell at the summit overnight, creating slick conditions.
WYDOT announced the reopening of the pass only 30 minutes later at about 10:12 a.m.
By Tuesday morning, at least on semi truck got stuck trying to climb the pass, and multiple CMVs, including semi trucks and buses, were seen sliding in the roadway.
Four wheelers also struggled to climb the pass, and law enforcement instructed multiple motorists to turn around and drive back down, Jackson Hole News.
Teton Pass will officially be closed to tractor trailer traffic on November 15th.
Oct 27, 2026 · via cdllife.com
Crashes involving Tesla vehicles that were reportedly operating in Full Self-Driving mode have garnered plenty of headlines this month.
It was at least the second crash this month involving a self-driving Tesla in California.
The California Highway Patrol reported that a Tesla driver was asleep when his vehicle struck a patrol vehicle occupied by two officers.
Despite the name “Full Self-Driving mode,” Tesla says that the feature still “requires a fully attentive driver and will display a series of escalating warnings requiring a driver response.”
In a Facebook post, the California Highway Patrol reiterated that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode is not fully autonomous.
Oct 27, 2026 · via landline.media
Aurora Innovation Inc. announced plans to sell upwards of 500 driverless trucks to Charger Logistics.
Strip District-headquartered Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) was founded in 2017 by alumni of multiple self-driving vehicle efforts and has grown to target the freight sector.
Last year, Aurora became the first company to operate a completely driverless truck on a public road, and despite placing an observer back behind the wheel shortly after, has begun scaling its second-generation truck, which is completely driverless.
Looking forward, Aurora announced a memorandum of understanding with Charger to deliver upwards of 500 trucks in 2027 and 2028, building on an existing relationship between the two.
Charger will own the trucks, and Aurora will provide its driverless services as a service model.
Oct 27, 2026 · via finance.yahoo.com
The drone can accommodate up to 4,000 pounds of freight, with its internal space dedicated to cargo rather than conventional flight controls and cockpit equipment.
Unlike conventional freight aircraft adapted from passenger or piloted designs, Egret was conceived around transporting goods without requiring an onboard human operator.
Company co-founder David Zagaynov describes the concept as an airborne equivalent of trucking, with autonomous flight intended to move shipments between locations economically.
This arrangement separates the pilot from the aircraft, enabling remote operation while retaining human control over critical flight functions during testing.
The approach still requires successful validation of flight control, communications, and aircraft reliability before the company can establish how the system performs under operational conditions.
Oct 27, 2026 · via techradar.com
General Motors plans to offer “eyes-off” autonomous driving on its highest-selling, most profitable vehicles — big pickup trucks and SUVs — as it seeks fresh revenue streams from heavy technology investments.
Last year, GM said it would offer autonomous highway driving in 2028 on its pricey but light-selling Cadillac Escalade IQ, an electric SUV.
Those include Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system and GM’s Super Cruise feature, which debuted about a decade ago.
In a report last month, UBS estimated GM’s digital revenue will increase to $9.6 billion by 2036, from $3.2 billion this year.
The bank called GM’s digital capabilities “an underappreciated and undervalued opportunity.”
Oct 27, 2026 · via carriermanagement.com
It previously sought to raise a $225 million Fund IV in 2023, though it’s unclear if or when that fund closed.
Deep tech fund Interlagos Capital is also raising a $400 million Fund II.
Elsewhere, Victor Lazarte and Kris Fredrickson, two former Benchmark VCs, have raised $1.252 billion for their debut AI fund called Diffusion ONE.
Speaking of Benchmark, the firm filed what looks like four new partner-only funds, called Benchmark Partners Founders’ Fund T1, Benchmark Partners Founders’ Fund 2, Benchmark Partners Founders’ Fund 2-A, and Benchmark Partners Founders’ Fund T1-A, seeking to raise $220 million, $132 million, $4.5 million, and $7.5 million, respectively.
Meanwhile, Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC also seems to be seeking to raise new vehicles — including a $400 million fund called 8VC DSS III; a $30.35 million fund called 8VC COSC; a $20.35 million 8VC BRSC fund; and a fund called 8VC AI Fund XI, which has already raised $13.5 million, including from 8VC itself.
Oct 27, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
Charger Logistics plans to purchase up to 500 autonomous trucks equipped with the Aurora Driver under a new agreement with Aurora Innovation, expanding a relationship that began earlier this year.
The proposed purchase would give Charger ownership of its driverless trucks while using Aurora’s autonomous driving technology through a subscription service.
“Since launching autonomous operations along the Laredo corridor, we’ve realized immediate operational benefits that point to a clear path to scaling,” said Andy Khera, president of Charger Logistics.
As Charger expands its autonomous operations, the company intends to integrate the technology into its existing freight management network.
Under the arrangement, Charger would purchase and own the trucks while subscribing to Aurora’s autonomous driving service.
Oct 26, 2026 · via act-news.com