Autonomous Driving Logistics: Building heavily upon its highly successful, combat-proven Stallion truck framework – which has long served as the logistical backbone of the Indian Army – Ashok Leyland is actively developing driverless technologies tailored for high-altitude, hazardous terrain. The initiative aims to integrate advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and autonomous driving systems into its heavy-duty military vehicles. By removing human operators from the cabin, these autonomous Stallions will be optimised to safely execute critical resupply missions across contested environments, high-altitude border tracks, and heavily mined operational corridors. This technological pivot significantly mitigates infantry casualties during frontline logistical transport. Spreading Wings into Swarm UAVs Beyond standard ground-based autonomy, the Chennai-based automobile manufacturer is breaking new ground by diversifying into aerospace technologies, exploring autonomous drone systems specifically engineered for military logistics and surveillance operations. The proposed UAV portfolio includes heavy-payload cargo drones capable of flying vital medical supplies, ammunition, and rations to isolated forward posts in the Himalayas. Furthermore, the company is looking into AI-driven swarm drone architectures to provide real-time Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) data directly to theatre command hubs, seamlessly feeding into India’s emerging Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) framework. Driving Domestic Defense Innovation This strategic expansion aligns directly with the Indian government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in the defence sector. By developing the foundational autonomous software and hardware architecture indigenously, Ashok Leyland ensures that the armed forces remain insulated from external supply-chain bottlenecks and cyber vulnerabilities. The move marks a major evolution for the automobile pioneer, transforming it from a traditional mechanical vehicle manufacturer into a highly sophisticated, multi-domain defence technology provider capable of tackling the demands of modern algorithmic warfare. Global Expansion and Strategic Partnerships Ashok Leyland is also aggressively pursuing international markets to diversify its defence revenue. The company is focusing on SAARC countries, Africa, ASEAN, and Gulf Cooperation
Jun 13, 2026 · via raksha-anirveda.com
Caterpillar–MicroVision LiDAR deal: autonomy and safety takeaways for mine fleets Reviewed by Joe Ashwell First reported on International Mining – News 30 Second Briefing Caterpillar has signed a strategic agreement with MicroVision to integrate its 3D digital LiDAR sensors into autonomous haulage system (AHS) mining trucks, aiming to improve onboard perception for obstacle recognition and self‑rerouting. The LiDAR will support trucks operating in mixed autonomous and manned fleets, where precise detection of light vehicles, berms and windrows is critical to avoid production‑disrupting stops. For mine planners and automation teams, the move signals continued migration from infrastructure‑dependent guidance (beacons, reflectors) towards vehicle‑centric sensing and decision‑making. Technical Brief - 3D digital LiDAR is playing a critical role as autonomous haulage progresses towards greater onboard intelligence and obstacle recognition. Our Take Caterpillar has featured repeatedly in recent coverage, from ultra-class truck orders at Minera Las Bambas to the expansion of diesel-electric LHD fleets at Grasberg, signalling that any LiDAR-based autonomy deal with MicroVision will plug into a rapidly growing installed base rather than a niche product line. The rollout of MineStar Command for hauling on Cat 777s at Carmeuse’s Drummond Island quarry shows Caterpillar is already standardising autonomy on smaller rigid trucks, so integrating MicroVision LiDAR could be a step toward a common perception stack across both quarry-scale and ultra-class mining fleets. Prepared by collating external sources, AI-assisted tools, and Geomechanics.io’s proprietary mining database, then reviewed for technical accuracy & edited by our geotechnical team. Related Articles Related Industries & Products Mining Geotechnical software solutions for mining operations including CMRR analysis, hydrogeological testing, and data management. Construction Quality control software for construction companies with material testing, batch tracking, and compliance management. CMRR-io Streamline coal mine roof stability assessments with our cloud-based CMRR software featuring automated calculations, multi-scenario analysis, and collaborative workflows. HYDROGEO-io Comprehensive
Jun 13, 2026 · via geomechanics.io
Raquel Urtasun is a Gen Xer, but she’s putting her faith in Gen Z. The 50-year-old began her career in academia, working alongside the “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton, before building out Uber’s self-driving technology division. Now, the cofounder and CEO of the autonomous trucking unicorn Waabi, she realizes there’s a lot of fear and anxiety about AI reshaping the future of work. But she sees something else entirely, and it’s not just because she’s raised over $1 billion for her unicorn: this is one of the best times to be alive, and to be a young worker. “Fear can paralyze your ability to embrace that change,” Urtasun told Fortune when asked about Gen Z’s worries about an uncertain AI future. “And I think that everybody should take this change as an opportunity.” Since its 2021 launch, Waabi has raised more than $1 billion to develop technology once considered science fiction, including a recent Series C round co-led by Khosla Ventures. In partnership with Volvo, its autonomous trucks are already testing road operations, offering a glimpse of a driverless future arriving faster than many once expected. For Urtasun, that optimism extends to who she hires. Rather than seeking candidates with decades of industry experience, she looks for something harder to teach: raw adaptability. It’s a mindset she developed in academia, where she learned to spot and shape young talent before it calcified into conventional thinking. “As a professor, you rely on really raw young talent,” she said. At Waabi, she applies the same logic—prioritizing workers who are versatile, eager to learn, and willing to rethink assumptions from scratch. “AI-first—that’s the talent that is really making the transformation,” she said. “It’s not the talent that has been, 20 years doing software engineering.” ‘AI Superstar’ CEO tells Gen Z to bet big
Jun 13, 2026 · via fortune.com
- China has mapped out a plan to promote new-energy heavy-duty trucks, aiming for a fleet exceeding 1.6 million vehicles by 2030. - Authorities aim for these vehicles to carry 18% of highway freight volumes by 2030. The Chinese government has unveiled an ambitious plan to scale up new-energy heavy-duty trucks, aiming to accelerate the low-carbon transition in the transportation sector. The plan sets a target of achieving a 40% market penetration rate by 2030, according to a joint statement released Saturday by 11 government bodies including the Ministry of Transport. By then, China's fleet of new-energy heavy trucks is expected to exceed 1.6 million, accounting for about 20% of the total heavy-duty truck fleet. The official target is for new-energy heavy trucks to carry 18% of highway freight volumes by 2030. New-energy heavy trucks refer to heavy-duty freight vehicles with a gross weight of 12 tons or more that use new power systems. To achieve this goal, the government will roll out massive supporting infrastructure, planning to build 30,000 kilometers of zero-carbon freight corridors along key sections of the national expressway network. Authorities will support and guide the deployment of about 3,000 heavy-truck charging and battery-swapping stations. New and upgraded highway service areas will be required to build such facilities or reserve space for them. The implementation plan also sets specific targets for certain regions and scenarios. In key air pollution control areas such as the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and the Fenwei Plain, the electrification rate for fixed short-haul routes will exceed 80%. To accelerate the adoption of the new technology, the Chinese government outlined several substantial support measures. Authorities will step up fiscal and financial backing, coordinating funds to support vehicle purchases and the construction of charging infrastructure. Local governments are encouraged to provide funding through special-purpose bonds and
Jun 13, 2026 · via cnevpost.com
Tesla Pioneer in vision-based autonomy, fleet data According to the latest IndexBox report on the global Autonomous Intelligent Vehicle market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture. The global Autonomous Intelligent Vehicle market is entering a decisive decade, with the forecast horizon from 2026 to 2035 marking the transition from controlled pilot programs to scaled commercial deployment. The market is bifurcating into two distinct commercialization pathways: a near-term, B2B-focused model centered on commercial fleets—robotaxis, autonomous delivery vehicles, and transit shuttles—and a longer-term, more complex B2B2C model for consumer vehicles. The economics and regulatory validation for fleet deployment are currently more tractable, making this segment the primary engine of near-term volume. Value is migrating decisively from traditional mechanical and electrical/electronic architecture to the software and AI stack, which encompasses perception, planning, and vehicle control. However, capturing this value is gated by extreme system integration complexity and the non-negotiable requirement for functional safety validation. The supply chain is fracturing, creating strategic openings for new entrants in specialized domains such as LiDAR, AI compute, and simulation software, while simultaneously elevating the critical importance of Tier-1 system integrators capable of delivering a validated, automotive-grade full-stack solution. Procurement is shifting from a component-based model to a systems-and-services model, with key pricing layers including autonomy software licenses, sensor and compute bill of materials, and ongoing data and map services. Regulatory approval is not a single event but a continuous process tied to the Operational Design Domain (ODD), creating a qualification burden that favors players with deep regulatory expertise and capital. Supply bottlenecks are concentrated in high-performance, automotive-grade compute semiconductors and Under the baseline scenario, the Autonomous Intelligent Vehicle market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 38% from
Jun 13, 2026 · via indexbox.io
The 98% on-time delivery rate across operations sets a performance benchmark for autonomous refrigerated transport. UNITED STATES – PepsiCo has partnered with Gatik to integrate autonomous freight technology into its regional distribution networks across Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas, representing the largest commercial deployment of driverless trucks in a consumer goods supply chain. Gatik is already operating for PepsiCo across three states, delivering autonomous freight at commercial scale inside one of the world’s largest and most demanding consumer goods supply chains. Regional Network Efficiency and Dynamic Routing The partnership focuses on PepsiCo’s regional transportation networks, where products move daily between sites. These networks are high-frequency, time-sensitive, and essential to keeping products flowing consistently. Gatik’s autonomous trucks are designed for end-to-end deliveries on highways and surface streets, with dynamic route-orchestration capabilities for complex regional logistics networks spanning hundreds of pickup and drop-off locations. This enables PepsiCo to adjust route plans in response to daily operational needs, including adding or removing stops, responding to shifts in demand, and adapting to activity levels across distribution centres. That flexibility helps PepsiCo reduce variability, improve on-time performance, and add capacity without major changes to its existing operations. Workforce Integration and Commercial Scale Jim Farrell, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at PepsiCo, said: “Serving our vast network of customers requires a supply chain that is safe, reliable, and built for the future. Gatik is already operating inside our networks and brings autonomous freight technology, commercial experience, and scale we need to strengthen service, add capacity, and move products more consistently for our customers.” Gautam Narang, CEO and Co-Founder of Gatik, said: “Autonomous trucking has reached commercial scale when it operates inside one of the most demanding supply chains on the planet. That is what Gatik is doing with PepsiCo. Our autonomous trucks are already moving products
Jun 13, 2026 · via foodbusinessmea.com
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The Need for Speed: Senators, Stakeholders Discuss Transport Innovation & Regulatory Reform On June 9th, 2026, members of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety discussed recent breakthroughs in transportation technology and implications for current regulatory structures. The hearing, entitled “The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances Are Driving Transportation Innovation”, brought together stakeholders from industry and labor. Discussion primarily centered on the automated inspection of railroad tracks and on standards for autonomous trucks. Through these cases, members grappled with the more fundamental questions of how the US could encourage innovation while maintaining safety and worker protections. Specifically, they considered whether prescriptive or performance-based regulations are were better suited to handle rapidly-evolving transportation technology. Witnesses - Ian Jeffries, President & CEO, Association of American Railroads (AAR) - Chris Spear, President & CEO, American Trucking Association (ATA) - Laura Chace, President & CEO, Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) - Cole Scandaglia, Deputy Director of Political and Legislative Action, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Automation in the Rail Sector There appeared to be mixed feelings about technological innovation in the rail sector. Ian Jefferies, representing the Association of American Railroads, praised the use of technology to ensure safety and reliability, noting that 2025 was the safest year on record in terms of derailments, equipment-related accidents, and employee injuries. Jefferies attributed the claim to advances in track inspection technology, citing various efforts from freight railroads including automated track geometry inspection (ATI), rail temperature monitoring, automated train inspection portals, and GPS-enabled work zone monitoring. According to Jefferies, these advances in rail technology expand the reach of inspection capabilities, supporting employees in their work rather than replacing them. Jefferies expanded on the rail technology discussion by urging Congress to ensure that regulations keep pace with the innovation in the
Jun 12, 2026 · via enotrans.org
Milestone in Garpenberg shows how autonomous trucks are already operating on a real scale in mining, with heavy transport, controlled routes, and specialized technical support, while expansion to open roads still depends on rules, infrastructure, and operational conditions different from closed industrial areas. Volvo Autonomous Solutions and the Swedish mining company Boliden completed, on June 4, 2026, an autonomous transport project in Garpenberg, Sweden, in which trucks carried about 700 thousand tons of rock material to reinforce a local dam and raise its wall. According to a statement released by Boliden, the operation totaled more than 11 thousand transport cycles and covered approximately 56 thousand kilometers, in an industrial application carried out within a controlled mining area, with defined routes and specialized technical support. Started in 2023, the project was part of the first stage of a memorandum of understanding signed between the two companies to test and implement autonomous solutions in operations related to mining, focusing on material transport within Boliden’s facilities. - Brazilian flying car gets a new chapter: Embraer targets 2028, Anac sees realistic timeline, and electric eVTOL approaches a turning point in air mobility - Scientists have people walk freely and discover something strange in human walking: in 32 out of 33 groups, participants began to turn counterclockwise as if following an invisible trend. - Samsung inaugurates a new era of refrigerators with a 664-liter model, just 0.4 cm spacing, and AI that promises to reduce energy consumption while automatically producing two types of ice. - China has an ambitious plan to invest $295 billion in artificial intelligence, but one detail of the strategy to dominate the sector could change the balance of the global technological race. In Garpenberg, the material came from a quarry located within the mining operation itself and was destined for a
Jun 12, 2026 · via en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br
Dana Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement with Eaton Corporation to combine with Eaton’s Mobility business, a transaction the companies say will create a larger global supplier focused on commercial and light vehicle powertrain systems. The transaction would combine Dana’s global powertrain, thermal, and sealing technologies with Eaton Mobility’s commercial vehicle transmissions, engine and emissions products, and advanced electrification capabilities. The combined company is expected to serve commercial vehicle, light vehicle, and aftermarket customers with a broader portfolio that spans traditional powertrain systems and electrified power delivery solutions. Fleets and OEMs are navigating a period in which diesel efficiency, hybrid systems, electrification, emissions reduction, and total cost of ownership are all shaping vehicle development and procurement decisions. Dana said the proposed combination would expand its ability to support customers across both conventional and clean-energy technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, the transaction will be structured as a Reverse Morris Trust. Eaton will first separate its Mobility Group to Eaton shareholders. Immediately after that separation, Dana will merge with a subsidiary of the Mobility Group, with Dana surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mobility Group. According to Dana, the expanded portfolio would strengthen OEM relationships across commercial and light vehicle markets, while also deepening aftermarket capabilities. For commercial vehicle customers, the combined business would bring together Eaton Mobility’s transmission, engine, emissions, and electrification products with Dana’s driveline, propulsion, thermal, sealing, and electrodynamic technologies. Dana Chairman R. Bruce McDonald is expected to serve as executive chairman of the combined company, with responsibility for integration and synergy realization. Foster will serve as CEO, and Timothy Kraus will continue as chief financial officer. Erin Rowse, Eaton’s senior vice president of human resources, Industrial, will serve as chief human resources officer at closing. The broader leadership team is expected to include
Jun 12, 2026 · via act-news.com
PepsiCo this week announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Gatik AI Inc., a developer of autonomous systems for middle-mile logistics. Gatik will bring autonomous freight into PepsiCo’s North America food and beverage supply chain. Today, the Mountain View, Calif.-based company is already operating for PepsiCo across Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. The new partnership focuses on PepsiCo’s regional transportation networks, where Gatik moves products daily from site to site. These networks are high-frequency, time-sensitive, and essential to keeping products flowing consistently. “Serving our vast network of customers requires a supply chain that is safe, reliable, and built for the future,” said Jim Farrell, the senior vice president of supply chain at PepsiCo. “Gatik is already operating inside our networks and brings the autonomous freight technology, commercial experience, and scale we need to strengthen service, add capacity, and move products more consistently for our customers.” Inside Gatik’s autonomous freight operations Gatik designed its autonomous trucks for end-to-end deliveries across highways and surface streets. It features dynamic route-orchestration capabilities designed for complex regional logistics networks spanning hundreds of pickup and drop-off locations. This enables PepsiCo to modify route plans in response to daily operational needs. It can add or removing stops, respond to shifts in demand, and adapt to activity levels across distribution centers. Autonomous vehicles can reduce variability, improve on-time performance, and add capacity without requiring major changes to its existing operations, claimed Gatik. The company’s first deployment with PepsiCo was in 2022. Today, Gatik said it operates with more than 98% on-time delivery across its operations. The partners said their agreement builds on PepsiCo’s experience running one of North America’s largest private fleets. It also brings Gatik’s autonomous freight capabilities into real, day-to-day supply chain operations. “Autonomous trucking has reached commercial scale when it operates inside one of the most demanding
Jun 12, 2026 · via therobotreport.com
Vehicles equipped with self-driving systems will soon be allowed to be tested on public roads in Portugal. After a decree-law authorising tests with autonomous vehicles on Portuguese roads was approved by the Council of Ministers at the end of April, it was published in the Official Gazette (source in Portuguese) last Monday and will enter into force next July. According to the legislation, autonomous driving will "help democratise mobility by promoting the inclusion of citizens who are unable to drive because of physical or other constraints". At the same time, it will "enable new and different solutions for individual and collective mobility, helping to optimise the vehicle fleet and reduce the inefficiencies inherent in the current mobility model based on privately owned, individually used vehicles", the government believes. In practice, the decree establishes the legal framework for public roads to be used for testing autonomous driving technology, subject to a licence and compliance with a set of technical, operational and safety requirements. The trials will be carried out by research laboratories, higher education institutions and companies in the automotive, infrastructure and transport sectors. One of the main requirements under this regime is stronger compulsory insurance. The minimum cover is set at four times the usual level and must pay for bodily injury or material damage caused to third parties by autonomous vehicles. Organisations will also have to submit a risk mitigation plan and demonstrate that they have adopted cybersecurity measures capable of preventing unauthorised access to vehicle systems. The tests must also be notified in advance. At the end, a test report must be submitted "including, among other elements, a description of any accident, serious incident or incident that occurred while they were being carried out". In addition, both the driver and the operator responsible for highly automated or fully
Jun 12, 2026 · via newswav.com
Fuel Transport’s short-haul electric vehicle pilot with consumer products giant Kenvue Canada yielded savings on diesel of nearly 45%, a company executive told Trucking Dive. The logistics transportation company in January deployed an electric truck for a short-haul, multi-stop route in the greater Toronto area for Kenvue, maker of personal care products including Aveeno, Listerine and Neutrogena. Now more than five months since the launch, Fuel VP of Operations Peter Perrella, said in an email the evaluation has gone well and could expand into other markets including the U.S. “We’re always open to working with partners that are exploring more sustainable transportation models and looking at how those solutions can function operationally inside real supply chains,” Perrella said. However, right now the focus is to learn as much as possible about how the EV truck performs in an urban environment. While recent volatility in diesel prices has companies exploring ways to reduce fuel costs, Perrella noted its pilot with Kenvue is less about benchmarking short-term cost savings and more about understanding long-term viability of EV trucks. Use of an EV truck on the Toronto test route resulted in a 44.7% savings on diesel, Perrella said. “Fuel prices are only one piece of the equation,” he said. “We’re evaluating the broader operational realities around charging integration, route planning, utilization, infrastructure requirements, maintenance considerations, and overall service reliability.” Because the pilot is still active within a live network, Fuel is focused on gathering more operational data over time, Perrella said. The pilot will run through December. Toronto offered the right test setting Electric truck deployment and installation of heavy duty charging ports has progressed across the U.S. and Canada. A study released in December by FPInnovations in collaboration with Transport Canada examined a 12-month deployment of Class 8 battery electric trucks in
Jun 12, 2026 · via supplychaindive.com
Earlier this week, PepsiCo and Gatik announced a multi-year partnership that has already deployed fully driverless freight trucks across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, servicing around 250 retail locations without safety drivers in the cab. This large-scale autonomous freight rollout underscores how PepsiCo is using advanced logistics automation to reshape its distribution network and operational efficiency across North America. Next, we’ll examine how PepsiCo’s use of fully driverless trucks could influence its investment narrative around technology-led productivity and margins. To own PepsiCo, you need to believe in its ability to compound steady earnings from global snacks and beverages while squeezing more efficiency out of a very large supply chain. The Gatik partnership reinforces PepsiCo’s focus on automation and logistics productivity, but it does not materially change the near term earnings catalyst around upcoming results, nor the key risk that aggressive cost and productivity programs could overreach and constrain future growth capacity. Among recent announcements, the “House of Treats” crafted beverages platform is especially relevant, because it shows PepsiCo pairing operational initiatives like autonomous freight with consumer facing innovation in away from home channels. For investors, this combination of logistics automation and experiential beverage launches is central to the current narrative that productivity and product novelty can support margins and defend share, even as the portfolio still leans heavily on legacy carbonated soft drinks and salty snacks. Yet beneath PepsiCo’s push into automation and premium experiences, investors still need to be aware of the risk that... PepsiCo's narrative projects $106.6 billion revenue and $12.3 billion earnings by 2029. This requires 3.8% yearly revenue growth and a $3.6 billion earnings increase from $8.7 billion today. Twenty three members of the Simply Wall St Community currently see PepsiCo’s fair value between US$120 and about US$267, with several estimates clustered well above the recent share
Jun 12, 2026 · via simplywall.st
I am taking the afternoon off to tighten screws. Literally. There are loose screws everywhere in this house. All the screws on our door knobs, loose from all the opening and closing. All the screws beneath our dining room chairs, loose from all shifting in our seats. The screws behind our kitchen cabinet knobs? The screws inside the plastic feet of our rice cooker? They’re loose too. Even the tiny ones on my reading glasses need to be tightened. I know what you’re thinking: Adrian has a screw loose. But that one was stripped long ago, and I can’t reach it. Some loose screws, I’m afraid, you just have to live with. — Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: - America’s Four-Year Trucking Slump Is Finally Over (WSJ – sub. req’d) - Appeals court says U.S. government can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now (ABC News) - Amazon Freight LTL is now available to shippers of any size to any type of destination - Trump says he may not renew USMCA with Mexico and Canada (The Hill) - Driverless Trucks Are Here—and They’re Delivering Bags of Doritos (WSJ – sub. req’d) - Einride, a Global Leader in Autonomous and Electric Freight, Completes Business Combination and Will Begin Trading on Nasdaq Stock Market - Volvo Autonomous Solutions plans fully driverless operations in Q1 2027 (TruckingDive) - Wing and Walmart name seven new markets for drone delivery service - Neura Robotics Announces Record Series C Of Up To $1.4 Billion To Accelerate The World’s Leading Physical Ai Platform - Trimble Unveils Next-Gen Shipper TMS to Redefine Supply Chain Flexibility - Alpega Group And Wakeo Formalise Strategic Alliance To Deliver Unified Transport Intelligence To Shippers Worldwide - Nearly 11,000 Bourbon Bottles Worth ‘Half a
Jun 12, 2026 · via talkinglogistics.com
Volvo Autonomous Solutions plans to remove safety drivers from its autonomous trucks and begin fully driverless operations on U.S. highways in the first quarter of 2027. The company detailed its timeline and scaling ambitions at Volvo Group’s recent Capital Markets Day. It aims to have more than 300 autonomous trucks operating by the end of 2027, with industrial scaling beginning in 2028. Revenue from the autonomous business is projected to approach approximately $3 billion within five years. Aurora Innovation, one of Volvo’s technology partners, confirmed the driverless milestone in a LinkedIn post: “In Q1 2027, we’ll deploy those trucks with nobody behind the wheel in Texas.” From Safety Drivers to Full Autonomy Volvo Autonomous Solutions currently operates commercially in Texas with safety drivers aboard. It moves freight daily on routes between Dallas and Houston, Fort Worth and El Paso, and most recently Dallas to Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City expansion, launched earlier this year, represents an operational leap: point-to-point delivery directly into customer facilities rather than hub-to-hub transfers. “We are moving freight there daily together with our customers in a real commercial setup autonomously, still with a safety driver,” said Sasko Cuklev, head of On-Road Solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions, in an interview with FreightWaves at ACT Expo. “We are now expanding that to also cover a third lane, which is Dallas to Oklahoma City.” The Oklahoma City route eliminates the drayage segment that previously required separate first- and last-mile operations from autonomous hubs near highways. “We are driving the whole way into the customer facility, which of course removes that drayage piece,” Cuklev said. “But it will also require higher operational precision and much deeper integration into the customer.” Doubling Asset Utilization In trucking, the economic case for driverless operations centers on asset utilization. Trucks that sit idle during
Jun 12, 2026 · via freightwaves.com
ATA Urges Congress to Accelerate Trucking Innovation ATA urged the US Congress to accelerate transportation innovation through clearer federal rules for autonomous trucks, safety technologies, connected vehicles, and cargo theft prevention measures, arguing that modernized policies are needed to strengthen freight efficiency and supply chain resilience. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) called on the US Congress to strengthen federal support for transportation innovation, warning that outdated regulations and fragmented policy frameworks could slow the adoption of technologies designed to improve highway safety, supply chain efficiency, and freight competitiveness. Speaking before the US Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, Chris Spear, President and CEO, ATA said the trucking industry is already investing in safety and efficiency technologies, but needs a clearer federal framework to support broader deployment. The testimony was delivered during the hearing “The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances are Driving Transportation Innovation.” Spear states trucking remains central to the US economy, representing 8.4 million workers, including more than 3.6 million professional truck drivers. ATA also represents 37,000 motor carriers and suppliers across all 50 states. According to Spear’s testimony, trucks moved about 11.4 billion tons of freight in 2023, equivalent to 73% of the country’s annual freight tonnage. Over the next decade, the industry is expected to haul an additional 2.7 billion tons of freight above current volumes. “New technologies are changing the way that we all do business, across all roles and industries,” Spear said in his written testimony. He added that, despite a multi-year freight recession, motor carriers have continued investing in tools that improve safety and operating efficiency. ATA Backs BUILD America 250 Act ATA expressed support for the BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization package advanced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The association said the
Jun 12, 2026 · via mexicobusiness.news
World Cup Cargo Theft, Trucking Tech: The Week in Logistics This week in logistics and transport, Mexico’s supply chains face new security concerns as Zuru warns that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could expose the sector to more than MX$150 million in cargo theft losses. In the United States, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is pushing Congress to accelerate freight innovation through clearer rules for autonomous trucks, safety technologies, connected vehicles, and cargo theft enforcement. Meanwhile, Mexico’s heavy-vehicle industry is seeing stronger domestic sales, but weaker production, lower exports, and USMCA uncertainty are weighing on investment decisions. Ready? Your weekly dose of logistics is here! World Cup Cargo Theft Risks Top MX$150 Million Mexico’s logistics sector could face cargo theft losses of over MX$150 million (US$8.63 million) as the 2026 FIFA World Cup drives higher demand for electronics, beverages, food, sportswear, promotional items, and other high-value goods, according to an estimate by Zuru Logistics Insurtech. ATA Urges Congress to Accelerate Trucking Innovation The ATA called on the US Congress to strengthen federal support for transportation innovation, warning that outdated regulations and fragmented policy frameworks could slow the adoption of technologies designed to improve highway safety, supply chain efficiency, and freight competitiveness. Trade Uncertainty Slows Heavy-Vehicle Investment Mexico’s heavy-vehicle industry is facing a more cautious investment environment as companies weigh trade uncertainty, weaker export dynamics, and the upcoming USMCA review, even as recent domestic sales figures show signs of recovery. Hardware, Operations Slow Fleet Digitization in Mexico Métrica Móvil says hardware and operational issues account for 86% of fleet digitization barriers in Mexico, despite 90% connectivity. SSA Marine Mexico Digitizes Manzanillo Port Operations SSA Marine Mexico eliminated all legacy systems across two terminals in Manzanillo after integrating Oracle APEX into its port operations, creating a unified digital backbone for cargo handling,
Jun 12, 2026 · via mexicobusiness.news
On the Dash: - Consumer awareness of AVs is rising, but trust remains low, limiting near-term demand for autonomous vehicle sales or services. - Safety concerns, not technology awareness, remain the biggest barrier to adoption across all demographics. - AV acceptance is highly use-case-driven, with stronger interest in low-risk or situational applications than in personal transport. Consumer awareness of fully automated, self-driving vehicles is rising, but confidence is not keeping pace, according to the JD Power 2026 Mobility Confidence Index. The index found that while more consumers correctly identify full automation, they remain hesitant in regards to saftey, performance, and real-world reliability. Report findings According to the index, JD Power found: - In 2026, 58% of consumers recognized full automation, which is up from 43% in 2024 - Fewer than 25% are comfortable riding in fully self-driving vehicles - 54% express comfort with food pickup services, compared to 31% for transporting children - 60% cite personal safety as their top concern - 58% worry about how emergencies will be handled - 51% have concerns about performance in adverse weather and traffic conditions Despite growing awareness, the overall Mobility Confidence Index held steady at 39 on a 100-point scale in 2026, essentially unchanged from 39 in 2024 and 37 in 2023. The index also found: - 30% believe automated vehicles hold no value throughout their lives - 24% to 28% across demographic groups consider retirement the best opportunity for adoption - 25% see value for situational needs, like medical appointments or mobility limitations - Comfort with goods transported by autonomous commercial vehicles scores highest at 46 points - Only 16% feel comfortable sharing the road with fully automated semi-trucks - 43% believe autonomous trucks are less safe than vehicles driven by humans For dealers, the main challenge lies in bridging the
Jun 12, 2026 · via cbtnews.com
From Theory to Tractor: ASI’s Playbook for Scaling Industrial Autonomy - 4.5 million kilometers driven autonomously by ASI's Mobius® software - 300 million tons of material moved autonomously - 105% productivity increase over human benchmarks Experts would likely conclude that ASI's playbook provides a strategic, data-driven framework for scaling industrial autonomy, though the competitive landscape remains challenging with established players like Caterpillar and Komatsu. From Theory to Tractor: ASI’s Playbook for Scaling Industrial Autonomy MENDON, UT – June 12, 2026 – For years, the promise of fully autonomous industrial operations has hovered on the horizon, a powerful but often distant goal for sectors like mining, agriculture, and construction. While pilot programs have demonstrated potential, the leap to full-scale, profitable deployment has remained a formidable challenge. Now, Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is aiming to close that gap with a new white paper, “A CEO’s Playbook for Scaling Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles Across Your Operations,” designed to move the conversation from if to how. Authored by CEO Mel Torrie, the playbook distills over two decades of the company's experience into a strategic guide for executive leaders. It argues that the era of speculative investment in autonomy is over, replaced by a new reality where scaled automation is a proven, decisive competitive advantage. “Autonomy has moved past theory. It’s already delivering measurable results in the harshest environments on the planet,” said Torrie in the company's announcement. “The real question for leadership teams is no longer if to adopt autonomy, but how to do it safely, profitably, and at scale.” The Executive Blueprint for Automation The playbook directly targets the C-suite, acknowledging that successful automation is as much a business strategy decision as it is a technological one. While many companies recognize autonomy as a strategic priority, few have managed to break out of the
Jun 12, 2026 · via briefglance.com