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Kodiak AI has welcomed the autonomous trucking provisions of the proposed US BUILD America 250 Act, which would create the first federal regulatory framework for AV freight in interstate commerce. The Mountain View-based AV developer said the bipartisan bill would deliver an industry goal of replacing state-level rules with a single federal standard. The bill, announced over the weekend by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen, would create a federal safety standard for autonomous driving system (ADS)-equipped commercial motor vehicles, requiring manufacturers to meet a safety case and reporting requirements. It would also extend the Secretary of Transportation’s preemption authority to ADS-equipped vehicles. In a statement, Don Burnette, Founder and Chief Executive of Kodiak AI, said: “The bill would achieve a significant milestone: the creation of a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for autonomous trucks that would bring further regulatory certainty for the industry and ensure the United States remains the global leader in autonomous vehicle technology.” BUILD America 250 is a five-year US surface transport reauthorisation bill running through FY 2031. Its autonomous trucking provisions also include a transportation rulemaking committee to advise on how federal commercial vehicle rules apply to ADS-equipped trucks and to remote drivers, remote assistants and driverless dispatch operators. Source: Kodiak AI
SBRS introduces 500 kW charging system for commercial vehicles SBRS describes the PowerPack 500 as the ideal charging solution for depot operators who want to start with a small setup and scale over time. In its smallest configuration, the system comprises an all-in-one charging unit with two charging points and a total output of 500 kW. However, it can be expanded with two dispensers, each featuring two connectors, which are powered by the main unit. In its maximum configuration, the solution thus offers six charging points, across which the 500 kW output is distributed. In this respect, the PowerPack 500 is neither a typical centralised nor a purely decentralised charging solution—it positions itself somewhere in between. SBRS describes the system as a modular and scalable solution: “Start with two DC outputs and scale up to six from a single power unit. No depot redesign. No infrastructure replacement,” promotes the Shell subsidiary. The hardware is embedded within a management and service system provided by Shell. The solution combines charging hardware, intelligent charging and energy management, servicing and maintenance, billing, and grid integration into a single comprehensive system, according to the manufacturer. According to SBRS, the goal is to enable the electrification of fleets in an economical, scalable, and operationally straightforward manner. “Engineered for demanding duty cycles and long service life, the solution is designed to give fleets a cost-effective and scalable route into electrification,” the company explained on LinkedIn. The system is accordingly designed for continuous operation under full load. The base unit measures 2.25 metres in height, 1.20 metres in width, and 80 centimetres in depth. It is equipped with a 15-inch display and can be made accessible to external users upon request (‘through the ShellCard’). Additionally, the unit is controllable via the integrated PowerOS charging software and is supported
Einride Expands Partnership with Paulig, Electrifying Long-Haul Shipments Along Sweden's West Coast STOCKHOLM, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Einride AB ("Einride" or the "Company"), a technology company leading the transition to cost-efficient electric and autonomous freight operations, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Paulig, the international family-owned food company, to electrify long-haul shipments for its iconic Santa Maria brand. The expanded electric fleet will primarily transport goods along a 415-kilometer roundtrip route on Sweden's west coast, connecting Paulig's Landskrona production facility, a major hub supplying goods across the Nordic and Baltic markets, to its distribution point in Kungsbacka. Operations are supported by Einride's Smart charging infrastructure along the route and managed by the company's AI-powered Saga software, which optimizes fleet performance, energy consumption, and route efficiency in real time. The Smart charging stations used on this route form part of Einride's network of "green corridors", zero-emission freight routes that integrate the physical and digital infrastructure necessary for clean, efficient, long-haul operations. "Electrifying long-haul freight used to be a hard problem. This partnership is yet another proof that it isn't anymore," said Roozbeh Charli, Chief Executive of Einride. "When a food company can electrify its supply chain without compromising on cost or performance, the case for the rest of the industry becomes impossible to ignore." Einride's Freight-Capacity-as-a-Service model enables customers like Paulig to meet transport demand with fewer vehicles, lower energy consumption, and reduced overall costs. The expanded electric operations are projected to eliminate 430 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The initiative is part of Paulig's broader ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 42% from a 2018 baseline and reach net zero by 2045. "With the volumes we produce, transport is a significant part of our climate impact. Electrifying long-haul transport is a concrete
The US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has released a section-by-section summary of its proposed BUILD America 250 Act, a surface transport reauthorisation bill running through FY 2031. Provisions affecting the automotive sector include a federal EV registration fee, a framework for autonomous heavy trucks, and a ban on federal funding for LiDAR from “covered foreign countries”. The bill would impose an annual federal registration fee of US$130 on covered EVs and US$35 on covered plug-in hybrids, with biennial US$5 increases from 2029 to caps of US$150 and US$50. States that do not collect would have 125% of the owed amount withheld from federal highway apportionment. For autonomous heavy trucks, the bill creates a federal safety standard for ADS-equipped commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce, requiring manufacturers to demonstrate competencies via a safety case and meet reporting requirements. The bill also extends the Secretary of Transportation’s commercial-vehicle preemption authority to ADS-equipped vehicles, asserting federal pre-eminence over state laws. Section 6009 prohibits the Secretary from procuring or funding LiDAR technology from “covered foreign countries” as defined in the FY 2025 NDAA, language widely understood to cover China. The bill also grants hydrogen vehicles the same weight exemption as electric and gas vehicles on interstate highways and reauthorises a national road usage charge pilot programme.
Aurora’s autonomous trucks already operate without drivers in Texas and reignite debate on automation, logistics, and the future of truck drivers. Autonomous trucks are no longer a distant promise in the United States. Aurora Innovation began commercial operations in 2025 with Class 8 trucks without a safety driver in the cabin, transporting real cargo between Dallas and Houston, Texas, in one of the country’s most important logistics corridors. The company claims to have launched the first commercial Class 8 autonomous truck service in the United States, using the Aurora Driver system for paid deliveries. The model is concerning because it is not limited to selling trucks: Aurora wants to operate transportation as a service, charging per mile traveled. Aurora deployed Class 8 trucks without drivers to transport real cargo between Dallas and Houston The operation officially began in May 2025, after the company announced regular commercial deliveries without a human driver on the route between Dallas and Houston. The service uses heavy trucks equipped with sensors, cameras, radar, lidar, and Level 4 autonomous driving software. In practice, this means that the truck can operate on its own within specific conditions and routes, without requiring a person to hold the steering wheel as a supervisor. Aurora reported that it started the service with clients like Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines. - China implements basalt fibers tested on the Moon to contain the desert’s advance in 1 million hectares, and the program surprises scientists worldwide. - Scientists discover why 90% of people are right-handed and new research reveals surprising link between brain, legs, and human evolution - Red light combined with a common hospital dye destroyed one of the most dangerous superbugs in ICUs, resistant to all antibiotics, in an experiment by USP and the University of Texas, reducing the bacterial
Einride, Ease Logistics to begin autonomous truck test Einride and Ease Logistics announced the deployment Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between Ease’s warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. Operations will take place on Ease property and local public roads, using two of Einride’s advanced autonomous electric trucks. The trucks will soon begin transporting goods between warehouses, generating data on impacts to warehousing, distribution, and transportation. The self-driving vehicles are cab-less electric trucks. A remote operator monitors the trucks off-site and can intervene if needed. This deployment is an extension of the Ohio Department of Transportation and DriveOhio’s Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation. “Deployments like this help move autonomous trucking from controlled pilots into daily freight operations, where safety, reliability, and efficiency can be evaluated at scale,” said Ease President and CEO Peter Coratola Jr. “Deploying our autonomous trucks in daily logistics operations with Ease reflects years of rigorous development and real-world validation. Safety is not a feature we add to our technology, it is the foundation everything is built on,” said Roozbeh Charli, CEO of Einride. “Our partnership with EASE and the Truck Automation Corridor Project is proof that autonomous electric freight isn’t a future ambition, it’s a safe, working reality today.” Have your say This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.
Einride and EASE Logistics have announced the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. This deployment is an extension of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio’s Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and is designed to evaluate the impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety, and freight efficiency. Operations will take place on EASE property and local public roads and will utilize two of Einride’s advanced L4 autonomous electric trucks, already successfully operating in real-world daily operations across the United States. Starting this summer, the trucks will transport goods between EASE warehouses, generating data on impacts to warehousing, distribution, and transportation operations. The vehicles are self-driving cab-less electric trucks that operate without a driver. They are capable of navigating routes autonomously, handling everything from routine driving to unexpected situations. A remote operator monitors the trucks off-site and can intervene if needed, keeping operations running smoothly and safely. This marks EASE Logistics’ third autonomous trucking deployment in partnership with DriveOhio, reinforcing its role as one of the few logistics providers in the country actively testing multiple autonomous freight platforms in live operational environments. Peter Coratola, EASE president and CEO, Jr, says: “EASE is proud to continue advancing the Truck Automation Corridor Project alongside DriveOhio and innovative partners like Einride. “Deployments like this help move autonomous trucking from controlled pilots into daily freight operations, where safety, reliability, and efficiency can be evaluated at scale. “By working with leading autonomous technology providers, including Einride, in real-world environments, we’re helping accelerate the infrastructure and operational readiness required for the next generation of freight transportation.” This deployment represents a significant step forward in real-world autonomous logistics and builds on Einride’s established track record of
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An Ohio-based logistics company will partner with autonomous truck technology company Einride to deploy autonomous, cab-less electric trucks to deliver cargo between warehouse locations starting this summer. On May 18, 2026, EASE Logistics announced it will deploy Einride’s autonomous trucks to deliver freight between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio during the summer of 2026. The companies will operate two of Einride’s highly automated trucks on both on EASE property and local public roads as part of the proof-of-concept service, “generating data on impacts to warehousing, distribution, and transportation operations.” The Einride trucks will operate autonomously without a human driver, though “a remote operator monitors the trucks off-site and can intervene if needed, keeping operations running smoothly and safely.” The Einride truck deployment is being conducted as part of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s DriveOhio’s Truck Automation Corridor Project. The companies say that the project will allow for the evaluation of the impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety, and freight efficiency. “EASE is proud to continue advancing the Truck Automation Corridor Project alongside DriveOhio and innovative partners like Einride,” said EASE President & CEO Peter Coratola, Jr. “Deployments like this help move autonomous trucking from controlled pilots into daily freight operations, where safety, reliability, and efficiency can be evaluated at scale. By working with leading autonomous technology providers, including Einride, in real-world environments, we’re helping accelerate the infrastructure and operational readiness required for the next generation of freight transportation.” “Deploying our autonomous trucks in daily logistics operations with EASE reflects years of rigorous development and real-world validation. Safety is not a feature we add to our technology, it is the foundation everything is built on,” said Roozbeh Charli, Chief Executive Officer of Einride. “Our partnership with EASE and the Truck Automation Corridor Project is proof that autonomous electric freight
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Draft of new highway bill includes key trucking safety measures The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has released the text of a new five-year, $580 billion surface transportation reauthorization package that includes dozens of trucking safety measures. The “BUILD America 250 Act” adds new electric vehicle fees on passenger vehicles to help fund the nation’s infrastructure and provides the first-ever framework for autonomous commercial motor vehicles. There is also $750 million set aside for the construction of new truck parking and the conversion of existing property into additional spaces. The Committee’s statement said that leaders plan to formally introduce the 1,005–page legislation in the near future, and aim to send the final version to President Trump for his signature before the current surface transportation authorization expires on Sept. 30. “I’m extremely proud of the historic level of investment in America’s bridges – at more than $50 billion, it’s the largest such investment in our history,” Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) said of the BUILD America 250 Act, which is short for the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development for America’s 250th Act. “The bill also makes smart and targeted reforms to our surface transportation programs, focuses on strengthening our core infrastructure system, drives innovation, bolsters safety, ensures states have the flexibility they need, and cuts red tape to get projects built faster,” Graves added. It provides the Highway Trust Fund with an additional revenue stream beyond fuel taxes, with new annual registration fees of $130 for electric vehicles and $35 for plug-in hybrid vehicles. Beginning in 2029, fees would increase by $5 every two years. “A commitment to bipartisan lawmaking means finding compromise; while this bill does not include every priority, I am committed to building on the last bipartisan infrastructure law by creating good-paying transportation jobs, growing the economy
Carmeuse came to an agreement with Caterpillar to deploy autonomous haulers at the Drummond Island quarry in Drummond, Michigan. Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat MineStar Command for hauling across its fleet of 777 trucks. Additionally, Carmeuse will utilize complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment. “We are proud to partner with Caterpillar on this journey into autonomous haulage,” says Todd Sheffer, vice president of engineering at Carmeuse. “Caterpillar’s proven technology and expertise, combined with Carmeuse’s operational excellence, create a powerful platform to elevate us to new production horizons. This deployment reflects Carmeuse’s commitment to innovation and utilizing technology to future-proof our operations.” Caterpillar’s John Shanahan says his company’s autonomous solutions are already addressing some of the industry’s most pressing challenges, raising the bar on safety and enabling consistent, efficient production. “Our advanced technology will help take Carmeuse’s operations to the next level with greater safety, performance and positioning for the future,” says John Shanahan, senior vice president of Resource Industries sales, services and technology. Related: Inside Heidelberg Materials’ push into autonomous haulage
Einride and Ease Logistics have deployed two SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks into proof-of-concept freight operations in Marysville, Ohio. The rollout extends the Truck Automation Corridor Project, led by the Ohio Department of Transportation, DriveOhio and the Indiana Department of Transportation, with service starting this summer. The cab-less, self-driving trucks operate without an onboard driver, with a remote operator monitoring the units and able to intervene if needed. Operations will run on Ease property and local public roads, generating data on warehousing, distribution and freight efficiency impacts. The deployment marks Ease Logistics’ third autonomous trucking trial with DriveOhio, building on prior pilots in Ohio. The company is among a small group of US logistics providers running multiple autonomous freight platforms in live operational environments. In a statement, Roozbeh Charli, Chief Executive of Einride, said: “Deploying these autonomous trucks in daily logistics operations with EASE is a milestone that reflects years of rigorous development and real-world validation. Safety is not a feature we add to our technology, it is the foundation everything is built on. Our partnership with EASE and the Truck Automation Corridor Project is proof that autonomous electric freight isn’t a future ambition, it’s a safe, working reality today.” Source: Ease Logistics
Einride, EASE Logistics, DriveOhio, and INDOT Announce Deployment of Autonomous Electric Trucks This partnership brings cutting-edge SAE L4 autonomous driving technology to daily logistics operations as part of the Truck Automation Corridor Project, advancing safety, efficiency, and the future of autonomous freight. MARYSVILLE, Ohio and STOCKHOLM, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Einride and EASE Logistics today announced the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio. This deployment is an extension of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio's Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and is designed to evaluate the impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety, and freight efficiency. Operations will take place on EASE property and local public roads and will utilize two of Einride's advanced L4 autonomous electric trucks, already successfully operating in real-world daily operations across the United States. Starting this summer, the trucks will transport goods between EASE warehouses, generating data on impacts to warehousing, distribution, and transportation operations. The vehicles are self-driving cab-less electric trucks that operate without a driver. They are capable of navigating routes autonomously, handling everything from routine driving to unexpected situations. A remote operator monitors the trucks off-site and can intervene if needed, keeping operations running smoothly and safely. This marks EASE Logistics' third autonomous trucking deployment in partnership with DriveOhio, reinforcing its role as one of the few logistics providers in the country actively testing multiple autonomous freight platforms in live operational environments. "EASE is proud to continue advancing the Truck Automation Corridor Project alongside DriveOhio and innovative partners like Einride," said EASE President & CEO Peter Coratola, Jr. "Deployments like this help move autonomous trucking from controlled pilots into daily freight operations, where safety, reliability, and efficiency can
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] House Leaders Graves, Larsen Unveil 5-Year Highway Bill Build America 250 Act Adds Autonomous Truck Framework Key Takeaways: - House transportation leaders released the BUILD America 250 Act on May 17, proposing the first federal framework for autonomous commercial motor vehicles. - The bill would reauthorize surface transportation programs and provide more than $50 billion for bridges, which supporters called record federal investment. - Committee leaders plan formal introduction and markup, aiming to send a reauthorization bill to the president before authority expires Sept. 30. House transportation leaders released the text of a bipartisan, five-year highway policy bill May 17 that would invest in the nation’s roads and bridges and create the first federal framework for autonomous commercial motor vehicles. The BUILD America 250 Act, co-sponsored by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and ranking member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), would reauthorize federal surface transportation programs covering roads, bridges, transit, rail, highway safety and motor carrier safety. The measure would provide more than $50 billion for bridges, which Graves described as the largest bridge investment in U.S. history. The committee said the bill focuses on existing surface transportation programs, passenger rail investments and reforms, rail safety, transportation project efficiency, innovation and highway and motor carrier safety. Graves called the legislation “the most important surface transportation bill since President Eisenhower built the Interstate Highway System,” citing bridge funding, electric vehicle user fees, regulatory changes and greater flexibility for states. “Like the America 250 celebration this year, this bill is not simply about honoring our past — it’s about moving forward and building upon the legacy of our nation’s infrastructure,” Graves said. Build America 250 Act Bill Text Larsen said the proposal reflects a bipartisan compromise, while noting that
Enterprise application software, Cyberwave and AI robotics software company, SAP, has announced the deployment of fully autonomous, AI-powered robots in an active SAP logistics warehouse. Building on SAP’s strategic expansion of Physical AI capabilities announced last year, this initiative marks a major milestone: SAP is now operationalising advanced robotics within its own facilities. The deployment at SAP’s warehouse in St. Leon-Rot, Germany, which is operated on SAP Logistics Management (LGM), SAP’s cloud-native logistics execution solution, aims to move Physical AI into real-world applications. To this end, robots are now performing box folding, packaging, and shipping fulfilment tasks fully autonomously. SAP head of warehouse & shipping, Tim Kuebler, said: “By integrating AI-powered robotics directly into our live warehouse operations, we are proving that Physical AI is no longer a concept – it’s delivering real value today. “At our St. Leon-Rot warehouse, SAP LGM provides the digital backbone that allows robots to be deployed quickly, operate reliably, and scale with our processes. “This is a decisive step toward more resilient and efficient logistics operations.” IntraLogisteX 2026 takes place on 17-18 March 2027 at the NEC Birmingham. For exhibitor information and visitor registration, visit the official event website at www.intralogistex.co.uk
Voltempo, part of the government-backed eFreight 2030 consortium, is developing an autonomous rigid truck without a cab that could significantly increase payload capacity while reducing vehicle weight and improving operational efficiency. The concept vehicle extends the length of a standard rigid lorry from 12 metres to 15.6 metres, increasing gross vehicle weight capacity from 32 tonnes to 42 tonnes. By removing the traditional cab and redesigning the vehicle as a highly efficient “box on wheels”, the consortium believes it can create a new generation of zero-emission freight vehicles optimised for autonomous operation. The project forms part of the wider eFreight 2030 initiative, led by Voltempo, which is focused on accelerating the adoption of electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and supporting infrastructure across the UK. The consortium has secured almost £50m in government support through the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, with ambitions to deploy hundreds of electric trucks and megawatt charging hubs nationwide. Michael Boxwell, Voltempo founder and corporate development officer, said the removal of the cab creates substantial opportunities for increasing freight efficiency. “If you get rid of the (truck) cab, you’ve got a 15.6-metre long longer semi-trailer, in effect,” said Boxwell. “An articulated tractor and trailer unit is about 15-17 tonnes as a diesel vehicle, and as an electric vehicle, it’s maybe 19 tonnes. “With this smart trailer, we can get the laden weight down to between 10 and 12 tons as an electric vehicle. That means you’ve got 15% more space compared to a standard-length trailer. “You’ve got a significant amount of extra payload – five-to-seven-tonnes – and, bearing in mind the weight of a cab is two tonnes… we worked out that your typical HGV is carrying 16 tonnes on average. “Now, we can make it 18.6 tonnes, because of the extra space.
AI will not just kill IT jobs; it will hit far wider: Mundhra Jayant Mundhra, founder of Biz News+, warned that AI's disruption will extend well beyond the 60 lakh people in India's IT sector. Waiters, truck drivers, delivery workers, and manufacturing labour are all vulnerable. He cited Chinese autonomous trucks and delivery drones as near-future precedents.
Humble Robotics is betting on autonomous containers for road freight transport With the Humble Hauler, the San Francisco startup seeks not only to compete, but to offer a more flexible and optimized solution for the transport of goods in the future. The US startup Humble Robotics has just unveiled the Humble Hauler, an autonomous truck that proposes a completely different approach to other established projects carried out by multiple manufacturers. Unlike traditional vehicles adapted for autonomous driving, the Humble Hauler is designed from the ground up as a flat, autonomous electric platform. Instead of a driver's cab, it incorporates only a narrow front panel equipped with cameras and sensors. This decision is not merely aesthetic: by eliminating the conventional cab, Usable space is gained and load capacity is increased. “Trucks were never designed to be autonomous. That’s why we’ve completely evolved our Class 8 vehicle with a driverless future in mind.” In its current configuration, the Humble Hauler functions as a container chassis. It will be available in two versions: a long four-axle crane for 40 and 53-foot containers (approximately 13 and 16 meters), and a shorter three-axle crane for 20-foot containers (about 6 meters). This design is particularly suitable for port terminals and cargo centers, where many processes are already automated. A revolutionary alternative The vehicle proposed by Humble Robotics, however, goes a step further than being an autonomous container. The company describes it as a versatile electric platform that can be adapted to multiple uses thanks to a universal coupling system Lock & TwistThis would be the case, for example, of a prototype concrete mixer truck, which demonstrates its potential to adapt to different configurations. el Lock & Twist It is the system proposed by Humble Robotics that transforms the Humble Hauler from a simple autonomous container carrier