Tata Daewoo Maxen 25-ton truck (provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport). ⓒ News1 From June, autonomous driving trucks are expected to be seen transporting parcels on the Jungbu Expressway. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced on the 16th that it has, for the first time, granted approval for paid freight transportation using autonomous vehicles to domestic autonomous driving specialist company RideFlux. Previously, approvals were mainly issued for services such as autonomous buses that carry passengers. Starting in June, RideFlux plans to launch a parcel transport service using an autonomous truck shuttling between the Dongnam Logistics Complex in Songpa-gu, Seoul, and Lotte Global Logistics’ Jincheon Mega Hub Terminal in North Chungcheong Province via the Jungbu Expressway. The autonomous truck will operate on a 112 km route at a speed of 90 km/h. One Tata Daewoo Mobility Maxen 25t truck will be deployed for the route. It will operate three times a week between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. the following day on weekdays, when traffic volume is relatively low. Interior of the Tata Daewoo Maxen 25-ton truck (provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport). ⓒ News1 For safety, full driverless operation will be introduced in stages. In the initial phase, a test driver will be seated in the driver’s seat during operation. From next year, the test driver will only be seated in the passenger seat. After MOLIT’s safety verification, the system is planned to transition to fully unmanned operation. RideFlux plans to begin the service after signing a paid transport contract with its partner Lotte Global Logistics. In cooperation with local governments, the company also plans to promote the introduction of autonomous freight transport services in the Jeonbuk Wide-area Transport Network Zone, Gangwon Freight Transport Zone, Jeju Smart Logistics Zone, and Daegu,
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RideFlux will launch parcel delivery services in June using an autonomous truck operating at speeds of up to 90 kph on a 112-kilometre route along the Jungbu Expressway.
The service will begin after a commercial freight agreement with Lotte Global Logistics, supporting the rollout of autonomous delivery operations.
A 25-ton Maxen truck manufactured by Tata Daewoo Mobility Co. will be used, operating three times a week during off-peak hours.
The project will begin with a safety driver on board, followed by a transition to driverless operations in later stages under a phased regulatory framework.
Officials said the approval marks a key milestone in the commercialization of autonomous driving technology in the logistics sector.
Apr 17, 2026 · via sharjah24.ae
In January, Irving-based Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) made a splash at the annual CES conference in Las Vegas by announcing “a major leap forward” in its embrace of autonomous technology, planning a long lineup of “intelligent machines” that could transform construction worldwide—everything from excavators to loaders to dozers to haul trucks. Now it’s doubling down on that strategy by acquiring the technology of self-driving electric tractor startup Monarch Tractor, according to a Bloomberg report. Based in the San Francisco Bay area, Monarch developed the MK-V, which it called “the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, autonomous smart tractor.” The tractor’s software-based “control center” was driven by WingspanAI, an app-based digital agriculture tech platform for farm management, data collection, and analytics. Founded in 2018, the startup had raised around $251 million from backers including Astanor Ventures, At One Ventures, and an affiliate fund of Taiwan-based Foxxcon, giving it a valuation of over $500 million in 2024. But the company ran into financial problems and legal setbacks recently that led to its manufacturing shutdown and acquisition by Caterpillar—the terms of which were not disclosed. A ‘shift’ from manufacturing to tech licensing amid a bumpy ride Monarch had been called “the Tesla of agriculture,” with good reason: Its co-founder and president, Mark Schwager, was a former Tesla employee who served as head of the Tesla Gigafactory, leading the project from concept phase to construction. But Monarch has had a bumpy ride of late, leading it to cease its operations earlier this month following financial setbacks, lawsuits from dealerships, staff layoffs, and facility closures, according to reports by FarmProgress and others. In a LinkedIn post last week, the company said it had “set out to push agriculture forward by building one of the first smart, electric, software-defined tractors. From by-wire systems to exportable power, V2G capability,
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AUSTIN, Texas — In the last several years, autonomous rideshares have exploded in Texas, particularly in the city of Austin. The Waymo fleet is the most popular and the only one you can regularly book in major cities like Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and even Houston. The newest fleet to roll out in Austin is an Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company called Zoox. It began deploying its driverless cars in the capital city in March. Testing initially was restricted to employees. According to the City of Austin, there are six self-driving car companies in the city. ADMT, Avride and Zoox are still in the testing phase; Motional is in the mapping phase; and Tesla and Waymo have been deployed. However, the Tesla-owned robotaxi is not serving everyday customers. A research scientist at the Center for Autonomy at the University of Texas at Austin said there are two primary reasons companies selected Texas for testing. “Probably the weather, because a lot of the times, you know, you probably haven’t seen any Waymo cars or Zoox cars deployed in, you know, adverse weather conditions like maybe areas where there’s a lot of snow. So obviously we don’t get any snow pretty much in Texas. So that’s probably one reason. And then the other one is, also because of cost,” said Neel Bhatt. Self-driving freight trucks in Texas are mainly being tested across three corridors: Dallas-Fort Worth, the Dallas-Houston freight lane and the developing Austin-San Antonio corridor, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Spectrum News reached out to TxDOT, and a spokesperson left us the following statement regarding self-driving cars: “Connected and autonomous vehicles are driving significant safety and economic growth advancements across Texas. TxDOT’s role is to work with autonomous vehicle (AV) companies on what is needed to ensure the state’s
Apr 16, 2026 · via spectrumlocalnews.com
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Pittsburgh-based company has launched a fully driverless trucking service that has already logged more than 1,000 miles on public highways in Texas.
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Apr 16, 2026 · via news.inbox.lv
Gasgoo Munich- Seyond and Shanghai Boonray Technology have forged a strategic partnership aimed at deepening collaboration on unmanned and green mining initiatives, according to an April 15 report by industry outlet Gasgoo. Image Credit: Seyond Mining sites are notoriously harsh—plagued by heavy dust, extreme temperature swings, steep slopes, and sharp turns. These conditions demand perception systems with exceptional precision, stability, and environmental resilience. Boonray specializes in low-carbon, autonomous mining solutions. Its driverless haul trucks are already deployed across more than 30 projects nationwide, spanning coal, metals, and building materials. The firm has established a comprehensive "unmanned driving + unmanned battery swapping" operational framework. By January 2026, Boonray’s fleet had logged over 60 million kilometers, with some sites running continuously for nearly four years without a single safety incident. Seyond supplies the LiDAR backbone for these autonomous operations. Its Falcon platform boasts image-grade perception, ultra-long-range detection, and robust anti-interference capabilities—features essential for navigating rugged mining terrain. The solution is currently active in over 20 mining zones, safeguarding the routine, safe operation of nearly 10,000 intelligent haul trucks. Under the agreement, Boonray’s autonomous trucks will be equipped with Innovusion’s Falcon LiDAR. The partners plan to integrate perception hardware, AI algorithms, and cloud-based dispatching to streamline the entire workflow—from loading and hauling to dumping. The goal is to boost safety, efficiency, and intelligence while removing workers from hazardous environments. Looking ahead, the two companies aim to deepen joint R&D and refine their solutions for specific scenarios. By creating replicable models, they hope to accelerate the intelligent transformation of various mining types—shifting the industry from isolated pilot projects toward large-scale adoption.
Apr 16, 2026 · via autonews.gasgoo.com
South Korea has granted its first official approval for paid freight transport using autonomous trucks, marking a major step toward commercializing self-driving technology in the logistics sector.
The Ministry of Transport announced Thursday that startup RideFlux will begin parcel delivery operations in June using a self-driving truck capable of reaching speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour along a 112-kilometer stretch of the Jungbu Expressway.
The company plans to launch the service after finalizing a commercial transport agreement with its partner, Lotte Global Logistics. The route will be operated using a 25-ton Maxen truck manufactured by Tata Daewoo Mobility, with services scheduled three times per week during off-peak hours.
The rollout will follow a phased safety framework. In the initial stage, a driver will remain in the driver’s seat. In the next phase, expected to begin next year, the driver will move to the passenger seat, with full autonomous operation planned in the final stage.
A ministry official described the approval as a significant milestone toward the commercial deployment of autonomous driving technology in logistics, highlighting South Korea’s push to lead in next-generation transportation systems.
Apr 16, 2026 · via see.news
The era of paid cargo transportation based on "autonomous trucks" that will change the game of the domestic logistics industry has come to an end. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 16th that it has approved a paid cargo transport service using autonomous vehicles for the first time in Korea to promote the commercialization of autonomous driving technology. Ride Flux passed the approval evaluation. Ride Flux will start a delivery service using self-driving trucks in a 112 kilometer section connecting the southeastern Seoul logistics complex with the Jincheon Mega Hub terminal from June. The section is a highway pilot zone. The vehicle can travel at a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The operation takes place three times a week on weekdays, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day. Initially, it is operated with the test driver in the driver's seat for safety. The government plans to gradually increase the level of autonomous driving in the future and switch to an unmanned transportation system. It plans to start at the driver's seat boarding stage and go through passenger seat boarding from 2027 to completely unmanned. The service will be expanded to major regions across the country, including Jeonju and Gangneung, within this year. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is working with local governments and logistics companies to introduce additional routes. [Reporter Kang Minwoo] detail * It has been translated using AI - Input : - 2026-04-16 17:36:35 # Most Read News - 1 A blue-chip stock that a mother bought in her child’s name has generated a record return in just ove.. 2026-04-17 10:14:20 - 2 Tensions between Samsung Electronics and its labor union over the abolition of the cap on performanc.. 2026-04-17 13:45:08 - 3 Big Tech's preemptive investments in startups are
Apr 16, 2026 · via mk.co.kr
Korea has granted its first approval for paid autonomous freight transport, allowing a local self-driving startup, RideFlux, to begin operations, the transport ministry said Thursday.
RideFlux will launch parcel delivery services in June using an autonomous truck operating at speeds of up to 90 kph along a 112-kilometer stretch on the Jungbu Expressway, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said in a press release.
The company plans to start operations after signing a commercial freight agreement with its partner, Lotte Global Logistics.
A 25-ton Maxen truck manufactured by Tata Daewoo Mobility will be deployed on the route, with services running three times a week on weekdays during off-peak hours.
The rollout will follow a phased safety framework. In the initial stage, a test driver will remain in the driver's seat. In the next phase, expected to begin next year, the driver will move to the passenger seat, with fully unmanned operations planned in the final stage.
"The approval marks a significant step toward the commercialization of autonomous driving technology in the logistics sector," a ministry official said.
Apr 16, 2026 · via koreatimes.co.kr
Rideflux First Operation in June Expectation to eliminate logistical blind spots at night Expected to expand to Jeonju, Gangneung, and Daegu within this year The era of paid cargo transportation based on "autonomous driving trucks" that will change the game of the domestic logistics industry has come to an end. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 16th that it has approved a paid cargo transport service using autonomous vehicles for the first time in Korea to promote the commercialization of autonomous driving technology. Ride Flux passed the approval evaluation. Ride Flux will start a delivery service using self-driving trucks at a 112 kilometer section linking the southeastern Seoul logistics complex with the Jincheon Mega Hub terminal from June. The section is a highway pilot zone. The vehicle can travel at a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The operation takes place three times a week on weekdays, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day. Initially, it is operated with the test driver in the driver's seat for safety. The government plans to gradually increase the level of autonomous driving in the future and switch to an unmanned transportation system. It plans to start at the driver's seat boarding stage and go through passenger seat boarding from 2027 to completely unmanned. The service will be expanded to major regions across the country, including Jeonju, Gangneung, and Daegu, within this year. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is working with local governments and logistics companies to introduce additional routes. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport believes that with this permission, autonomous driving technology will enter the commercialization phase of cargo transportation beyond passenger transportation. "Autonomous driving technology will make a big leap forward for commercialization in the cargo transportation sector this year," said Park Joon-hyung,
Apr 16, 2026 · via mk.co.kr
At 6 a.m. local time on January 12, a large white truck pulled into the Hyundai Mobis plant in Georgia as dawn broke over the facility. The 35-ton vehicle smoothly navigated to a warehouse and unloaded automotive semi-finished products. Just three days earlier, this truck had departed from the Port of Long Beach, California, crossing the North American continent.
The driver who piloted the truck across America for three days and nights was not a veteran freight hauler. It was an autonomous driving artificial intelligence system. Maas Auto, an autonomous driving system startup founded in 2017, successfully completed an autonomous freight transport project in partnership with Hyundai Mobis, Lotte Global Logistics, and LX Pantos. The 3,379-kilometer journey represents the world's longest single-route autonomous freight transport.
"This US cross-country project goes beyond simply moving large freight with an autonomous truck," Maas Auto CEO Park Il-soo told The Seoul Economic Daily on January 15. "While our competitors in autonomous trucking are content with single-state routes, we proved that Maas Auto can achieve autonomous driving at the 3,000-kilometer scale."
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Apr 16, 2026 · via en.sedaily.com
Rideflux Secures Approval for Paid Cargo Transport with Autonomous Trucks Paid Cargo Transport to Begin on 112 km Seoul–Jincheon Route in First Half of the Year B2B Revenue Model to Be Fully Launched Rideflux, an autonomous driving software startup, announced on April 16 that it has obtained the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's approval for "paid cargo transport using autonomous vehicles" on long-distance routes, including general urban roads. With this approval, Rideflux can officially begin commercial cargo transport using autonomous driving technology over a 112-kilometer section connecting the Southeast Songpa Logistics Complex in Seoul and the Jincheon Logistics Center in North Chungcheong Province. Rideflux plans to sign regular transport contracts with relevant logistics companies within the first half of this year and launch paid cargo delivery services for parcels along this route. Last month, Rideflux released a "fully intervention-free" driving video showing a 25-ton large robo-truck carrying 11 tons of cargo completing the same route without a single instance of manual intervention. This was recognized as a case that proved the technical completeness of Rideflux's Level 4 autonomous driving software—developed through robotaxi pilot programs—by successfully adapting it to middle-mile cargo transport operations. For safety, the paid transport service will initially operate with a safety operator on board. However, leveraging its proven technological capabilities, including permits for unmanned trial operations, Rideflux plans to fully implement unmanned (driver-out) operations between logistics hubs by 2027, with a phased transition to "fully unmanned autonomous driving." During the approval process, Rideflux demonstrated its safety by conducting more than 60 days of prior operations and completing 11-ton cargo load tests, passing all 13 safety criteria. This achievement marks a turning point for Rideflux, as its business direction shifts from B2G (government-targeted pilots) to B2B (business-to-business transactions), paving the way to establish a sustainable revenue model.
Apr 16, 2026 · via asiae.co.kr
Autonomous Trucks to Operate Between Seoul and Jincheon... First Approval for Paid Cargo Transport Ministry Approves Rideflux Application A paid cargo transport service utilizing autonomous vehicles will be launched for the first time in June 2026. On April 16, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced that it had approved the paid cargo transport service with autonomous vehicles applied for by Rideflux, a self-driving technology company. This is the first time approval has been granted for paid cargo transport using autonomous vehicles. The service will operate 25-ton trucks capable of traveling at speeds of up to 90 km/h, covering a 112-kilometer long-distance route connecting the logistics complex in the southeastern part of Seoul and the Lotte Global Logistics Jincheon Mega Hub Terminal. The pilot operation will run on highways as a middle-mile general parcel cargo transport service, operating three times a week on weekdays between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day. After receiving applications in February, the project underwent document reviews as well as on-site safety evaluations. The evaluations were conducted by the Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute, the Korea Transport Institute, and Korea Expressway Corporation. Interior of the autonomous paid freight transport truck applied by Rideflux. Provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport View original imageThe Ministry plans to introduce autonomous cargo transport services in cities across the country, such as Jeonju, Gangneung, and Daegu, within this year. For safety, the initial operation will take place with a test driver in the driver’s seat. Starting next year, the service will be gradually transitioned to unmanned autonomous driving. Hot Picks Today Samsung Electronics in Turmoil Over Union's "45...- IMF Issues Direct Warning on Korea's Debt: "Global Debt to Reach World War II Le... - Samsung Electronics Files Injunction Against Union Strike: Aims to Prevent
Apr 15, 2026 · via asiae.co.kr
The coalition, which includes the Teamsters, Illinois AFL-CIO and the Chicago Federation of Labor, raised concerns about the bill, saying they fear it could jeopardize public safety and the jobs of some or all of its hundreds of thousands of workers with problematic technology. Sponsored by Democratic state Rep. Kam Buckner of Chicago and Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher of Sycamore, the legislation would authorize autonomous vehicle pilot programs in a handful of Illinois counties, including Cook, before opening the door to statewide legalization of self-driving cars three years later. It is among several high-profile measures taken up by lawmakers this spring that respond to technological innovation during the advent of artificial intelligence. The bill hasn’t gained any traction, however, remaining stuck in the House Rules Committee, which means it’s unclear whether it’s going to advance through the legislative process anytime soon. Other bills that would regulate these pilot programs also remain in limbo. The debate comes as Waymo, the self-driving car company already operating fully autonomous robo-taxi services in cities in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and other U.S. cities, has been pushing to expand into Illinois. Company representatives have said Waymo “strongly supports” the Buckner-Keicher legislation. Dozens of union members or advocates held signs, some of which read “AI DOESN’T VOTE. WE DO,” before a news conference urging lawmakers to take a pause on the legislation. “Putting an autonomous vehicle in any form takes away a job. You keep eliminating jobs, who’s going to buy your goods? We’re not going to have the money. So, as they get greedier, we step backwards,” said Keith Hill, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241, which represents Chicago Transit Authority and Pace employees. “If you introduce it now, it’s a major domino effect against the middle class. The middle class
Apr 15, 2026 · via govtech.com
As the global logistics industry grapples with persistent driver shortages, rising operating costs, and increasing pressure to improve efficiency, autonomous trucking is beginning to move beyond promise and into early-stage commercial reality. For much of the past decade, the technology has been described as “almost ready” – a phrase that has invited both optimism and skepticism. Today, that characterization is starting to shift. Autonomous trucks are now hauling real freight on public roads, albeit within limited routes and often still under human supervision, marking a transitional phase between pilot programs and true large-scale deployment. Among the companies at the forefront of this shift is Volvo Autonomous Solutions, the dedicated business unit of Volvo Group focused on developing and deploying self-driving transport systems. Rather than treating autonomy as an add-on, Volvo is pursuing a more integrated approach – embedding autonomous capability directly into its truck platforms, manufacturing processes, and operational ecosystem. The aim is not simply to prove that autonomous driving works, but to demonstrate that it can be delivered reliably, repeatedly, and at industrial scale. Central to this effort is the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck, produced at the company’s New River Valley facility in Virginia alongside conventional vehicles. Developed in collaboration with autonomy partners such as Aurora and Waabi, the platform reflects a broader industry shift toward combining OEM-grade engineering with increasingly sophisticated AI-driven driving systems. In this Q&A, Robotics & Automation News speaks with Shahrukh Kazmi, chief product officer at Volvo Autonomous Solutions, about what has materially changed in recent years to bring autonomous trucking closer to viable deployment. Kazmi discusses the growing importance of system-level integration, redundancy, and operational readiness – factors that are proving just as critical as advances in the driving software itself. While significant hurdles remain – spanning technical validation, regulatory approval, and public trust
Apr 15, 2026 · via roboticsandautomationnews.com