Berkshire Tests Driverless Trucking As Stock Trades Below Valuation Estimates Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class A BRK.A | 0.00 | - McLane Company, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, has started a driverless trucking program with Aurora Innovation on the Dallas to Houston route. - The partnership uses SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks for long haul freight operations between the two Texas hubs. - This is Berkshire Hathaway’s first commercial scale deployment of AI enabled autonomous vehicles within its core distribution network. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A), recently trading around $705,940.0 per share, is using this move at McLane to show how a long standing conglomerate can test new operating models inside a critical logistics business. The stock has seen mixed returns, with a 43.5% gain over 3 years and 66.0% over 5 years, while returns over the past year and year to date have been weaker. For investors, this kind of operational change can matter as much as headlines about the portfolio. The McLane and Aurora partnership provides a concrete example of how Berkshire allocates capital and attention to automation and AI inside existing subsidiaries. As more data emerges from the Dallas to Houston operations, investors will be able to evaluate how autonomous trucking fits into Berkshire’s long term approach to cost, reliability, and risk in its distribution businesses. Stay updated on the most important news stories for Berkshire Hathaway by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on Berkshire Hathaway. Quick Assessment - ✅ Price vs Analyst Target: The current price of US$705,940 sits about 7% below the US$758,899 analyst target, suggesting some upside to consensus. - ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: Shares are flagged as trading 37.7% below the platform's estimated fair value, pointing to a valuation discount. - ❌ Recent Momentum: The 30
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A tentative bipartisan deal for the massive five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that directs billions in federal dollars to critical U.S. infrastructure projects also includes a provision to establish national regulatory guidelines for autonomous trucks. The agreement — dubbed the Build America 250 Act — announced Sunday by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves, Rep. of Missouri, and the committee’s ranking member, Rep. Rick Larsen of Washington state, also “provides the first ever autonomous commercial motor vehicle framework.” While the legislation still must clear other procedural steps, lawmakers said the goal is to send the bill from Congress to the president’s desk before the current surface transportation authorization expires on Sept. 30. It was introduced to the House of Representatives on Tuesday and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is expected to begin its mark up session on the legislation Thursday. Both Graves and Larsen acknowledged the agreement, which will provide funding for nationwide road, highway and rail projects, from FY 2027 through FY 2031, took more than 18 months to sort through until compromises were reached. Industry would set terms of its safety case The bill as currently drafted features a section, “Safe Integration of Autonomous Commercial Motor Vehicles,” and calls for new regulations within six month or two years, covering issues such as: - The Transportation secretary issuing regulations of a safety standard for interstate commerce of AVs - Requiring an autonomous manufacturer to establish and maintain a safety standard that includes a manufacturer’s own safety case. The safety case “provides claims, supported by arguments and evidence” on the technology’s reliability that is at least as safe as a traditional commercial driver - Creating a transportation rulemaking committee to make recommendations - Requiring a cybersecurity plan, policy and preventative/response efforts - Establishing crash reporting requirements - Setting limits
May 20, 2026 · via truckingdive.com
Aurora Innovation, Inc. and Volvo Autonomous Solutions announced a 200-mile autonomous truck route connecting Dallas and Oklahoma City. The expansion includes freight operations to customer facilities in Oklahoma City using the Volvo VNL Autonomous integrated with the Aurora Driver. Expanding to Customer Endpoints Volvo Autonomous Solutions said the program currently operates five days per week in supervised autonomy. By operating directly to customer facilities, the company said it can reduce the need for drayage moves and additional handoffs within the logistics chain. Volvo added that customers benefit from its dealer network, service support, and uptime capabilities as they adopt autonomous transport. “Expanding our operations into Oklahoma City and adding customer endpoints is an important step for scaling autonomous transport,” said Sasko Cuklev, head of on-road solutions at Volvo Autonomous Solutions. “Running end-to-end requires a higher level of operational precision and integration, and it further demonstrates how autonomous trucks can operate reliably in real logistics environments. Together with Aurora, we are focused on expanding our network and accelerating the adoption of this new and exciting technology.” Aurora Driver Enables Rapid Deployment Aurora said it mapped the Dallas-to-Oklahoma City interstate route and began autonomous hauls within weeks. “Leveraging our technology to open new routes quickly and efficiently is a core part of our strategy,” said Ossa Fisher. “Aurora and Volvo are firing on all cylinders and our ability to execute together at scale is clear. As Volvo’s most advanced autonomy partner, we are proud to be the first to deploy the Volvo VNL Autonomous across multiple states.” The companies said the launch reflects the maturity of the Aurora Driver to meet customer demand. Building Toward Scaled Autonomous Operations Volvo and Aurora said they are currently in the final validation phase for driverless operations. The companies introduced the Volvo VNL Autonomous at ACT
May 20, 2026 · via fleetequipmentmag.com
After a successful pilot in Europe, Swedish AI logistics firm Einride is deploying its SAE Level 4 autonomous electric semi trucks in the US, connecting EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio as part of the DriveOhio Truck Automation Corridor Project. Starting this summer, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) DriveOhio Truck Automation Corridor Project is partnering with Einride and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to evaluate the potential impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety, and freight efficiency on the broader US trucking fleet. The project will place two of Einride’s autonomous electric trucks in daily operation on public and private roads between EASE Logistics warehouses. “EASE is proud to continue advancing the Truck Automation Corridor Project alongside DriveOhio and innovative partners like Einride,” said EASE Logistics 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.” The project is EASE Logistics’ third such autonomous trucking evaluation deployment, and reinforces the company’s role as one of the few logistics providers in the country actively testing multiple autonomous freight platforms in live operational environments. For Einride’s part, they’re hoping the Marysville, Ohio deployment further highlights the company’s very real autonomous driving tech. “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,” explains Roozbeh Charli, Chief Executive Officer of Einride. “Our partnership with EASE and the Truck Automation Corridor Project is proof that autonomous electric freight
May 20, 2026 · via electrek.co
Parallel Systems is developing what it describes as the world’s first autonomous freight train system, as the broader logistics industry increasingly shifts toward automated and autonomous transportation technologies. The Los Angeles-based company has raised approximately $100 million to date and is currently conducting commercial testing of its autonomous rail vehicles in Georgia in partnership with Genesee & Wyoming under oversight from the Federal Railroad Administration. Founded in 2020 by former SpaceX engineer Matt Soule, the company is attempting to modernize freight rail using electric, autonomous, software-controlled rail vehicles designed to operate without traditional locomotives or onboard engineers. Soule spent 13 years at SpaceX before turning his attention to freight transportation. Autonomous rail cars operate independently Unlike conventional freight trains, Parallel’s vehicles are designed as autonomous battery-electric rail cars, each equipped with its own motors, sensors, braking systems, cameras, lidar, and onboard computers. According to the company, the rail vehicles can operate independently or travel in coordinated groups controlled entirely by software. Speaking to KTLA, Soule said: “You can think of this as the Waymo of light rail.” The system is designed to improve use of existing rail infrastructure by enabling smaller freight movements, shorter-distance routes, and more flexible logistics operations. According to Parallel, each vehicle currently uses six cameras along with lidar sensors to monitor the surrounding environment and support autonomous operation. The company says the vehicles also include multiple redundant braking systems designed to stop faster than conventional locomotives. Targeting short-haul freight dominated by trucks Parallel believes one of the largest opportunities lies in short-distance freight transport – particularly drayage operations linking ports, rail yards, warehouses, and distribution centers. Soule told Benzinga the US freight transportation market generates roughly $900 billion annually, with trucking accounting for approximately $800 billion while rail represents around $80 billion. “The railroads are very
May 20, 2026 · via roboticsandautomationnews.com
Indonesia: Sany delivers 15 electric trucks to Saptaindra Sejati Saptaindra Sejati has purchased a fleet of Sany’s SE588 heavy-duty model. Sany provided the client with a factory tour and test drives during the handover ceremony before shipping the trucks to Indonesia. Before these 15 units, the Indonesian company had acquired two vehicles for trials and started operating them at Indonesian mining sites in late 2025. Over the last few months, Saptaindra Sejati used the trial units in operations involving a total Gross Combined Weight (GCW) of 220 tonnes. Sany says that, besides handling complex operating conditions, the trucks demonstrated reliability in the tropical rainforest climate of the region where they were deployed. Saptaindra Sejati has also committed to a future procurement plan involving nearly 100 trucks, although no further details are available at this point. Sany manufactures the SE588 in a ‘Composite’ version with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rating of 80 tonnes and a ‘Super’ version with a GVW rating of 120 tonnes. The former has a kerb weight of 12.6 to 13.6 tonnes, while the latter tips the scale at 14.6 tonnes. Both feature a single centrally mounted 480 kW motor, a six-speed automated manual transmission, and a 588 kWh battery pack that can be swapped in five minutes. The battery pack also supports dual-gun fast charging, taking the state of charge from 20 per cent to 80 per cent in as little as 55 minutes. Sany claims the SE588 can travel up to 445 kilometres on a single charge. Commenting on the fulfilment of the order from Saptaindra Sejati, Sany Group Director and Sany Truck Chairman Lincoln Liang said: “Against the backdrop of global energy transition and deepening China-Indonesia cooperation, Sany will continue to leverage its full industrial chain advantages. Drawing on our leading smart manufacturing strengths
May 20, 2026 · via electrive.com
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WASHINGTON — The trucking industry is sounding off on the BUILD American 250 Act. Find out what insiders are saying. On Monday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the surface transportation reauthorization bill to markup. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and the committee’s ranking member Rick Larsen (D-WA) released details of the bill, the BUILD America 250 ACT, which is a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation and highway and motor carrier safety programs. Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) The bill reflects strong bipartisan support for modernizing the nation’s infrastructure, strengthening supply chains and driving long-term economic growth, according to the TCA. “TCA commends chairman Sam Graves and ranking member Rick Larsen for their bipartisan leadership in developing legislation that reflects the priorities of the transportation and trucking sectors while laying the groundwork for long-term infrastructure investment and supply chain resilience,” TCA said. The advancement of this legislation also marks several significant victories for the trucking industry and the broader freight community, provisions long advocated for by carriers, drivers and transportation stakeholders nationwide, according to TCA. “TCA and its membership supports T&I’s Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill, and looks forward to working with Congress to deliver a final, bipartisan bill that meets the needs of America’s transportation network today and for the future,” TCA said. Key Features - Establishes a dedicated pilot program funded at $750 Million to expand safe, reliable truck parking. - Creates a federal registration fee for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to ensure all roadway users contribute to the Highway Trust Fund. - Directs the Department of Transportation to recognize hair testing as an approved method for drug and alcohol screening in federally regulated transportation programs. “Advancing this bill to markup is a major
May 19, 2026 · via thetrucker.com
It’s a question of who is actually delivering product and who is just delivering promises on today’s delivery-heavy episode of Quick Charge! Is the tenth time a charm for Elon’s FSD, or will Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli steal his self-driving thunder? We’ve also got some concerning news about Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon app getting faster, a sneak peek at some upcoming affordable EVs from BMW, Stellantis, and Volvo, and a full interview discussing Amazon’s multimillion dollar middle mile deal with Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more here. Source Links - Musk says Tesla unsupervised FSD will be ‘widespread’ in the US by year-end — again - Tesla increases Actually Smart Summon speed by 33% in new FSD update - BMW has a plan to ‘keep the brand young’ — A cheaper EV - Jeep maker reveals plans for a new ‘groundbreaking’ EV that will start at under $18,000 - Amazon is deploying these massive cargo e-bikes for deliveries - Amazon taps Einride to scale electric semi truck fleet capacity, NOW - Forget Tesla hype — Einride begins public L4 autonomous electric semi operations - Costco has a new stackable discount on the 2027 Chevy Bolt - Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these [update] Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge
May 19, 2026 · via electrek.co
Arrival announced its automated driving system (ADS) has successfully completed a live demonstration at a fully functioning parcel depot for the first time without a human driver inside the Arrival Van. Before this achievement, the vehicle was able to autonomously complete all operations that are performed daily by a commercial fleet driver. As part of Robopilot, Arrival has been developing its autonomous driving functionality for the Arrival Van. The technology can be adapted for the planned rollout of all Arrival Vehicles, including the Arrival Bus and Arrival Car. “At Arrival, we are building supplementary technologies that will help drivers. Depot maneuvers are the most accident-prone parts of a worker’s shift and with our technology, we hope to introduce greater safety by removing human driving errors happening in confined environments,” said Max Kumskoy, head of advanced driver assistance and ADS, Arrival. “We are starting with a fixed controlled environment in the depot, where we are truly able to test and validate our technology. We can then understand how it will operate on public roads, in our vehicles, and how it can be implemented worldwide.” Innovate UK and the Centre for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) part-funds Robopilot. Arrival’s ADS uses in-house algorithms, combined with hardware helping to fast-track the development of self-driving technology. The company will begin testing its autonomous driving functionalities on roads in the U.K. “Arrival is playing a critical role in the UK innovation and transport sector by bringing together organizations from across technologies, skills, and services. It’s brilliant to see the projects being developed here picked up and exported around the world.” said minister of investment, Lord Grimstone.
May 19, 2026 · via worktruckonline.com
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AND KOCO DAKOTA KAI SHOWS US AUTONOMOUS SEMI TRUCKS MOVING HERE TO OKLAHOMA. AURORA PARTNERING UP WITH VOLVO. THEY SAY THEY’RE ALREADY IN THE STATE. THE OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS IT’S TIME TO PREPARE WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY FOR THESE, BECAUSE THEY KNOW IT’S A BIG PART OF THE FUTURE OF SEMI TRUCKS. THEY’RE HIGHLY TECHNICAL. THE OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL IS FOCUSING IN ON AUTONOMOUS COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES. SIMPLY SEMI TRUCKS THAT DRIVE THEMSELVES. THIS IS ONE OF THEM. INTERNATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE GIANT VOLVO IS PARTNERING WITH AURORA, A SELF-DRIVING TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, AND BRINGING IT TO THE SOONER STATE STATE LAWS FROM 2019 AND 2022 PAVED THE WAY FOR DRIVERLESS COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. AURORA TRUCKS HAVE BEEN IN TEXAS FOR SOME TIME. THAT DATE OF THEIR ARRIVAL IN OKLAHOMA. THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL EXPECTS TO SEE THEM IN JUNE. OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL WE’RE TRAINING, WORKING WITH THE COMPANY TO REALLY UNDERSTAND HOW THESE VEHICLES WORK AND HOW WE INTERACT WITH THESE VEHICLES. WHEN WE DO, INEVITABLY PROBABLY INTERACT WITH THEM. STATE TROOPERS AND POINT OF ENTRY OFFICERS SPENT TIME LEARNING HOW THE VEHICLE WORKS. THEY HAVE A PLAN ON HOW TO INTERACT WITH THEM AND SAY THE TRUCKS WILL RECOGNIZE AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE AND PULL OVER. LIEUTENANT MARK SOUTHALL SAYS THERE ARE BENEFITS TO THIS TOO, LIKE REDUCING DROWSY, INEBRIATED OR DISTRACTED DRIVERS AND OTHER BENEFITS. THIS VEHICLE MAY SEE SOMETHING 600M IN THE DARK THAT THE HUMAN ELEMENT DOESN’T NECESSARILY SEE. THE OHP EXPECTS THEM TO START WITH A PERSON IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK AT FIRST, BUT EVENTUALLY THERE WILL BE NO ONE IN THERE. AND THEY SAY WHEN THAT HAPPENS, THEY EXPECT THE CALLS TO THEIR AGENCY. THERE MAY BE A POINT WHERE SOMEBODY SEES THESE TRUCKS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND NOT SEE A DRIVER
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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
May 19, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
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
May 19, 2026 · via electrive.com
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
May 19, 2026 · via prnewswire.co.uk
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.
May 19, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
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
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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.
May 19, 2026 · via trucknews.com