The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that Ford’s BlueCruise advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) failed to mitigate driver distraction in two fatal 2024 crashes, and that neither incident would have been avoided even under the system’s updated version. The findings, delivered at a three-hour hearing on 31 March 2026, also criticised the absence of federal performance standards governing partial automation systems and urged regulators to address the gap. Both crashes involved 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUVs operating on BlueCruise on interstate highways—one in San Antonio in February 2024, and the other in Philadelphia just one month later. In either case, the vehicle struck stationary cars at highway speed with no braking recorded from either the driver or the system, resulting in a total of three fatalities. NTSB found that BlueCruise’s driver monitoring failed to detect inattention in both instances, and that the system permitted drivers to engage in aggravating driving decisions. Specifically, it allowed the drivers to disable automatic emergency braking and permitted speeds up to 20 mph above the posted limit. In a statement, Ford said that it would take the recommendations under serious consideration, while also noting that one of the two drivers had been impaired by alcohol. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which currently has three open investigations into BlueCruise, confirmed it would review the findings. NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy offered her assessment, saying: “We cannot take a hands-off approach to hands-free driving technology. Lives depend on it.” The absence of a federal framework for SAE Level 2 systems—that is, those that automate steering and speed but require a human to keep their eyes on the road—has allowed automakers to essentially set their own parameters for monitoring, speed limits, and data recording. NTSB criticised the opacity this arrangement has led to; indeed, the
Apr 1, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
Count vehicle autonomy among the technology solutions Wayfair’s testing to bolster its logistics capabilities. The Boston-based home furnishings retailer is set to begin an autonomous trucking pilot next month in Texas with trucking company J.B. Hunt and Alphabet’s Waymo. Wayfair, which is a J.B. Hunt customer, marks the first home goods retailer to test the technology and helps further expand driverless capabilities. “Real-time testing with customers like Wayfair is critical to making autonomous freight movement a viable solution in the future,” J.B. Hunt chief sustainability officer and executive vice president Craig Harper said. “Every supply chain is unique, so it’s important that customers can work alongside J.B. Hunt and Waymo to ensure that advanced autonomous technology will create capacity that meets their needs.” The six-week Wayfair pilot runs in July and August, with the vehicle route spanning Houston and Dallas. J.B. Hunt and Waymo first began piloting the autonomous technology last year. The two said in January that they struck a long-term strategic alliance where J.B. Hunt would be the first customer of Waymo’s fully autonomous operations in Texas over the next few years. The agreement also includes continued pilots in the state. For Wayfair, the pilot builds on what it has already been doing internally when it comes to logistics. Wayfair began building out its own logistics network some six years ago, which it calls CastleGate Logistics. The digital freight forwarding service works with suppliers at the factory and warehouse level to manage timing of exports and imports, handling customs, ocean shipping and drayage among other services. The company sees continued growth for CastleGate as more suppliers grasp the full-service offering. “We are seeing strong interest in selling on Wayfair, due in large part to the value that suppliers can derive from CastleGate, all the way from Asia consolidation
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International Motors has launched a joint autonomous truck pilot with Ryder System, placing a factory-integrated autonomous vehicle into a live freight operation for the first time under its fleet trial programme. Ryder, the programme’s inaugural customer, is operating the truck on a daily 600-mile route along the I-35 corridor between Laredo and Temple, Texas, hauling freight for a Ryder supply chain customer. The pilot uses International’s second-generation autonomous tractor — an International LT Series truck powered by the S13 Integrated Powertrain — equipped with factory-installed lidar, radar and cameras, and running PlusAI’s SuperDrive autonomous driving software. A human safety driver supervises all operations. Early results show 100% on-time delivery, 92% autonomous route coverage, and pre-trip inspection times of under 30 minutes, alongside reported improvements in fuel efficiency. A central objective of the collaboration is to validate point-to-point autonomous operations using existing customer infrastructure, removing the requirement for dedicated autonomous terminals or hubs. International said the trial is designed to gather operational data on uptime, serviceability and logistics requirements ahead of a commercial launch. In a statement, James Cooper, Head of Autonomous Solutions at International, said: “Our target is to provide our customers with an end-to-end solution including vehicles, digital solutions, and operational support services, allowing customers to operate directly from their existing infrastructure and minimising additional complexity.” Seth deVlugt, Senior Director of RyderVentures and New Product Strategy, added: “Operating an AV in an active logistics network with the supervision of a safety driver allows us to validate the technology where it matters most — on a real lane, moving real freight, for a real customer.” Source: International Motors
Apr 1, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
More than 100 Apollo Go robotaxis operated by Baidu stalled simultaneously on roads across Wuhan on 31 March, leaving passengers stranded in stationary vehicles for up to two hours while customer service systems failed to respond. Wuhan police attributed the incident to a system fault that remains under investigation; at least three collisions were subsequently reported by other road users encountering the stopped vehicles. No fatalities or serious injuries have been reported at the time of writing, but one driver’s SUV sustained significant front-end damage after the car ahead changed lanes abruptly to avoid a stationary Apollo Go unit. Reminiscent of the fallout from the Xiaomi SU7 driver-assist crash from March 2025, the incident sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media; particularly as it concerns the safety of autonomous driving technology. Among the videos shared online was dashcam footage of a car passing 16 immobilised Apollo Go robotaxis in a span of ninety minutes, and drivers braking sharply or changing lanes at the last second to avoid them. At the core of the incident is the failure of Baidu’s emergency infrastructure. Passengers reported that in-car SOS buttons returned an “unavailable” message, calls through the vehicle screen were automatically disconnected, and the official customer service line offered assurances that a technician was en route without one ever actually arriving. One passenger on the Third Ring Road elevated highway—speaking to Chinese outlet DuTe News while still inside his vehicle—reportedly waited nearly two hours before police and Baidu staff reached him. Another complained he was still charged the full fare for the journey. Shortly after the incident, Wuhan police published a statement confirming the scale of the outage and noting that all passengers exited safely. However, the cause has not been formally disclosed, and Baidu has not responded to media requests for comment.
Apr 1, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
Ettifos has completed real-world vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) tolling demonstrations in North Carolina in collaboration with Audi and Kapsch TrafficCom, validating interoperable, standards-based communication between Ettifos’ V2X-AIR onboard unit (OBU) and Kapsch’s commercially deployed roadside units (RSUs). The demonstrations were conducted on 26 March as part of the OmniAir Consortium V2X Tolling Workshop. Two scenarios were tested. The first used an Audi vehicle equipped with Ettifos’ V2X-AIR OBU, establishing continuous PC5-based communication with Kapsch’s RSUs as the vehicle passed through a tolling zone, with transaction acknowledgements displayed on the in-vehicle screen. The second demonstrated an aftermarket, dashboard-mounted configuration of the same OBU, processing tolling events and Traveler Information Messages in real time via Ettifos’ application interface — a deployment model intended for retrofitting existing fleets ahead of broader OEM integration. Ettifos said both implementations confirmed multi-vendor interoperability across Audi vehicles, its aftermarket OBU, and Kapsch roadside infrastructure under live operating conditions. The V2X-AIR unit is Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliant, a requirement for devices used in federally funded US infrastructure projects. In a statement, Hojun Kim, Chief Executive Officer of Ettifos, said: “This collaboration demonstrates the importance of interoperability in enabling scalable V2X tolling across the ecosystem, highlighting Ettifos’ role in delivering a solution that supports both OEM and aftermarket implementations for immediate deployment.” Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium, added: “Industry collaboration, like this joint demonstration by Ettifos, Kapsch, and Audi, is key to deploying V2X tolling solutions at scale.” Source: Ettifos
Apr 1, 2026 · via automotiveworld.com
Download Mercedes-Benz Trucks prepares its European production network for the future Mercedes-Benz Trucks plans to expand and optimize its European production network to meet future market requirements. A consistent focus on efficiency, resilience, and flexibility in light of rising complexity due to an increasing variety of product variants. The Wörth plant will remain the lead and largest volume site within the production network. A new location in Cheb (Czech Republic) is planned to complement the… - Mercedes-Benz Trucks plans to expand and optimize its European production network to meet future market requirements. - A consistent focus on efficiency, resilience, and flexibility in light of rising complexity due to an increasing variety of product variants. - The Wörth plant will remain the lead and largest volume site within the production network. - A new location in Cheb (Czech Republic) is planned to complement the network from the end of the decade onward. - Both sites are intended to produce vehicles with diesel and alternative drive systems. - Reallocation of production volumes within the network, program adjustments at the Wörth (Germany) and Aksaray (Türkiye) plants. - Achim Puchert, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “With our new assembly plant in Cheb, we are strengthening the competitiveness of our production network with a clear focus on cost optimization and complexity management. This enables us to secure value creation and employment at the Wörth site and to continue investing there in the future.” Leinfelden-Echterdingen – Mercedes-Benz Trucks is continuing to systematically strengthen the future viability of its European production network. The plant in Wörth am Rhein, Germany, (state of Rhineland-Palatinate) is—and will remain—the lead and largest volume plant within the network. The company plans to expand the existing network in the future by adding a vehicle assembly and manufacturing site in Cheb (Karlovarský/Karlsbad region), Czech Republic. Painted
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More autonomous vehicles are hitting the road as Texas and Fort Worth’s Alliance Airport emerge as a major testing ground for the industry. Gatik operates its Texas hub out of Alliance Airport, where it is expanding its footprint in driverless freight operations. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are The company says it currently has 10 driverless delivery trucks operating on public streets in Texas, Arkansas, and Arizona. Those vehicles are focused on short-haul routes, moving goods from regional distribution centers to store shelves. “Ultimately, we are solving that problem that our customers are facing, which is needing more trucks, more drivers, more freight moved on a daily basis, and autonomy is a way to solve all of those problems while not increasing cost,” said Gatik Head of Innovation Safety Adam Campbell. Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and videos. Campbell said Texas has been supportive of the autonomous vehicle industry and expects job opportunities to grow as the company expands. “While we are at 10 trucks today the plan is to scale to 60 in a few weeks and months to hundreds of vehicles circulating across multiple jurisdictions in the United States this year and beyond,” Campbell said. The Dallas-Fort Worth area and Texas more broadly have become a central testing ground for autonomous vehicle development. The state’s Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Task Force brings together government agencies and private companies working in the space. Local The latest news from around North Texas. A Texas Department of Transportation map identifies numerous autonomous vehicle companies operating statewide, from passenger services to long-haul freight operations. “We like to say this is an evolution – not a revolution – tomorrow you’re not going to see thousands of commercial driverless trucks on public roads, but you are going
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••• SPONSORED SECTION ••• THE RIGHT TRACK Transportation companies keep North Carolina’s economy moving, connecting supply and demand. But getting from Point A to Point B often means navigating obstacles, whether that’s riding the state’s rapid growth, applying the latest technology or ensuring there are enough skilled workers at the controls. Business North Carolina recently gathered four transportation experts to discuss the industry, detailing how recent successes are benefiting the state and offering how the industry’s current challenges could be overcome. Their conversation was moderated by Publisher Ben Kinney. The transcript was edited for brevity and clarity. The discussion was sponsored by: • Guilford Technical Community College • N.C. Department of Transportation • NC Ports • Piedmont Triad International Airport • North Carolina Railroad Company HOW ARE CURRENT EVENTS SHAPING NORTH CAROLINA’S TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY? LATHROP: Growth, technology and storms are driving change. Growth is creating demand for infrastructure and the need for creative ways to pay for it. Technology is causing disruptions. Fuel efficiency and electric vehicles are some of the biggest challenges to the revenue model, which uses fuel taxes to fund road construction, maintenance and repair. Autonomous vehicles and drones are creating opportunities and challenges. We’re seeing more storms, and Hurricane Helene is Exhibit A. Recovery efforts are putting tremendous pressure on the state’s finances and system. But it also spawned creative delivery methods. CLARK: Shifting international trade patterns are front and center. The country has seen a downturn in import volumes over the last year because of tariffs and port fees. Carriers have shifted tonnage into what they see as more profitable trade lanes. It has certainly introduced challenges, but there are opportunities as well. We’ve seen strong trade between Central and South America, new commodities being handled, and new opportunities to support the state and the
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International launches autonomous truck pilot with Ryder International Motors on March 31 announced the launch of an autonomous truck pilot with Ryder System. As part of the pilot, Ryder will operate a daily 600-mile route along the Interstate 35 corridor between facilities in the Texas cities of Laredo and Temple. International is deploying its second-generation autonomous tractor, equipped with a suite of factory-installed sensors, on an LT Series truck and running the latest AI-based SuperDrive autonomous driving software from PlusAI. “In partnering with fleet customers to determine path-to-deployment, we’re focused on integrating factory-ready virtual driver software into existing transport operations, without the need for dedicated autonomous terminals,” said James Cooper, head of Autonomous Solutions, International. International said the objectives of this pilot program are to validate autonomous technology as part of an active longhaul logistics network, identify optimal use cases for autonomous trucking, and gain feedback to finalize launch-ready product features. “For Ryder, this pilot represents an important step forward — moving beyond terminal- and maintenance-focused trials to evaluating autonomy in live operations,” said Seth deVlugt, senior director of RyderVentures & new product strategy at Ryder. “The insights we gain here will help us further understand how autonomy could potentially be applied across portions of the supply chain.” Early findings from the pilot include a 100% on-time delivery rate, 92% autonomous route coverage, and pre-trip inspections completed in under 30 minutes. All activities are supervised by a human safety driver. “Ryder’s participation underscores our shared commitment to practical autonomous fleet deployment,” said Cooper. “Together, we’re working to turn pilots into scalable, commercial solutions.” Last year, International announced it had launched customer fleet trials using second-generation autonomous vehicles, in partnership with PlusAI. Have your say This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by
Mar 31, 2026 · via trucknews.com
The last-mile delivery wars just got a major new player. Also, the autonomous vehicle spinoff from electric truck maker Rivian, just closed a $200 million funding round led by DoorDash and Greenoaks Capital, pushing its total funding past the $500 million mark. The deal signals DoorDash's aggressive push into self-driving delivery tech as the food delivery giant looks to slash the hefty costs of human couriers while competing with Uber's robotics ambitions. Also, the autonomous vehicle company spun out from electric truck maker Rivian last year, just secured the kind of validation every startup dreams of - a strategic investment from the exact customer it's trying to serve. DoorDash joined venture firm Greenoaks Capital in pouring $200 million into Also, according to TechCrunch, bringing the company's total funding to more than $500 million since its inception. The partnership comes as DoorDash faces mounting pressure to reduce its dependence on gig workers, whose costs have eaten into the company's margins for years. Delivery fees and driver compensation now account for roughly 60% of every order's cost, making autonomous vehicles one of the few paths to sustainable profitability in the brutally competitive food delivery market. By investing directly in Also, DoorDash is betting it can control its own destiny rather than relying on third-party robotics providers. Rivian launched Also as an independent entity in early 2025, transferring key engineers and its electric skateboard platform technology to the new venture. The spinoff strategy let Rivian focus on consumer trucks and SUVs while giving Also the freedom to pursue commercial partnerships without conflicting with Rivian's brand positioning. The approach mirrors how GM spun out Cruise and Ford invested in Argo AI, though those efforts have faced significant setbacks in recent years.
Mar 31, 2026 · via techbuzz.ai
- Ryder to participate in International's autonomous fleet trial program - Pilot focuses on validating OEM factory-integrated autonomous solution and driving software from PlusAI in real-world logistics operations - Collaboration advances point-to-point operations, avoiding the need for dedicated autonomous hubs LAREDO, Texas, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- International Motors, LLC* (International) announces the launch of a joint autonomous truck pilot with Ryder System, Inc. that places a factory-integrated autonomous vehicle (AV) into a live freight operation. Ryder is International's inaugural customer participating in the truck manufacturer's previously announced autonomous fleet trial program. As part of the pilot, Ryder is operating a daily 600-mile route along the I-35 corridor between Ryder locations in Laredo and Temple, Texas. Designed to demonstrate that autonomous technology can be seamlessly integrated into existing customer operations, an International autonomous truck runs a dedicated transportation route for a Ryder supply chain customer, allowing both Ryder and International to evaluate performance, reliability, and operational requirements under real-world conditions. As part of the trial, International has deployed its second-generation autonomous tractor, equipped with a comprehensive suite of factory-installed sensors – including lidar, radar, and cameras – on an International® LT® Series truck, powered by the S13® Integrated Powertrain and running the latest generation AI-based SuperDrive™ autonomous driving software from PlusAI. "In partnering with fleet customers to determine path-to-deployment, we're focused on integrating factory-ready virtual driver software into existing transport operations, without the need for dedicated autonomous terminals," said James Cooper, head of Autonomous Solutions, International. "The mission is to deliver a quality, OEM-validated solution to ensure our customers receive the reliability and valued experience they trust from International." Objectives of the pilot The pilot is intended to: - Validate autonomous technology as part of an active long-haul logistics network - Identify optimal use cases and near-term value proposition in
Mar 31, 2026 · via prnewswire.com
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Ryder Revealed as Initial Autonomous Fleet for International OEM, PlusAI Transition Away from Hub-to-Hub Operations Staff Reporter Key Takeaways: - International Motors has launched second-generation autonomous LT Series fleet trials with Ryder System as the first participating carrier. - The pilot is running a daily 600-mile route in Texas and has reported 100% on-time delivery and 92% autonomous route coverage. - The trial uses PlusAI’s latest SuperDrive software as the partners prepare for a planned commercial launch in 2027. International Motors pulled the curtain back on initial fleet trials of second-generation autonomous LT Series tractors March 31, identifying Ryder System as the first publicly announced participant as well as details on a couple of performance indicators. The truck maker also noted a transition in testing to point-to-point operations from hub-to-hub routes. Ryder ranks No. 6 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in North America and No. 5 among truckload/dedicated fleets. Ryder also ranks No. 7 on the TT Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies. Miami-based Ryder is operating a daily 600-mile route along the I-35 corridor between company locations in Laredo and Temple, Texas, as part of the pilot. The trial began in November and the carrier is operating one tractor at present in the trial, James Cooper, International’s head of autonomous solutions, told Transport Topics. Traton Group unit International unveiled plans for the trials in September in collaboration with its self-driving software partner PlusAI. The identity of fleets participating was not revealed at the time. Cooper said trials are underway with other carriers as International has a fleet of 12 tractors available, but the identity of those companies will remain undisclosed. Initial Results The initial results from the pilot include
Mar 31, 2026 · via ttnews.com
Connected Truck Market Valued at $22.20 Billion in 2021, Growing at 16.1% CAGR According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Connected Truck Market by Communication Type (Vehicle-To-Vehicle, Vehicle-To-Cloud, Vehicle-To-Infrastructure), by Range (Dedicated Short Range , Long Range/Cellular Network), by Vehicle Type (Light Commercial Vehicles, Heavy Commercial Vehicles), by Application (Driver Assistance, Safety, Entertainment, Well-being, Vehicle Management, Mobility Management): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031."Market Size : The global connected truck market size was valued at $22.20 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $97.38 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 16.1% from 2022 to 2031. North America is expected to dominate the global connected truck industry in 2021. The connected truck market in North America is anticipated to experience significant growth due to the incorporation of new telematics platform for safe and cost-effective fleet management and investment partnership between telematics and automobile insurance companies. In addition, incorporation of advanced telematics solutions by leading market players also fuels the growth of the connected truck market in North America. Get Research Report Sample Pages : https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/A09614 The connected truck market will be affected by the recent trend of development of self-driving trucks. Top OEM's such as Tesla, Volvo, Vera, and Daimler among others, have been developing self-driving trucks for the market. Startups such as Waymo, Einride, TuSimple, and others, have also started developing self-driving trucks. For instance, Tesla announced a plan to launch its self-driving electric truck by the end of 2022. For instance, Waymo has started testing its self-driving trucks since January 2020. Similarly, TuSimple plans to operate autonomous trucking routes between Pheonix and Tucson in Arizona and some areas in Texas. Further, in May 2019, Einride started its testing for driver-less trucks. In January 2019, Daimler announced an investment of $570 million
Mar 31, 2026 · via openpr.com
From autonomous trucks and EV charging validation to cybersecurity and robotics, ACM's Ypsilanti Township campus is nearly full and growing YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the most consequential testing in the global transportation industry is happening right now on a 500-acre campus outside of Detroit, and most of it, by design, you will never hear about. That is the confidential nature of the work at the American Center for Mobility (ACM), a nonprofit mobility and technology campus at the historic Willow Run site in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan. As ACM marks its 10th year since breaking ground, the facility is operating at 90% occupancy of its 35,430 square feet of leasable space, with more than 200 customers served, 5,596 test hours logged in 2025 alone, and 2026 activity expected to surpass that. The range of work underway reflects how broadly the definition of mobility has expanded. Customers use ACM's infrastructure for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and automated vehicle testing, connected vehicle technologies, cybersecurity and secure mobility systems, EV charging and interoperability validation, Class 6 to 8 truck and freight-related testing, autonomous and remotely operated systems, water infrastructure and water main robotics, and ground maintenance robotics. Organizations spanning automotive, commercial vehicle, engineering, logistics, startup, academic, nonprofit, and public sector spaces are all active on campus. More than 90 staff from customer and partner organizations use ACM as an active worksite. While the identities and programs of most customers remain confidential, the scale of activity speaks for itself. Examples of work that can be publicly referenced include robotics programs from Motmot and Snowbotix. ACM is also supporting significant heavy duty and Class 8 autonomous vehicle activity through major tenant relationships. Behind those examples is a much larger body of work involving major global companies and industry leaders.
Mar 31, 2026 · via prnewswire.com