2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (1016+ words) May 8, 2026 by David Edwards Autonomous trucking has long been viewed as one of the most commercially promising " and technically demanding " applications of artificial intelligence and robotics. Unlike passenger robotaxis, long-haul freight routes offer more structured operating environments and clearer economic…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1232+ words) April 15, 2026 by David Edwards 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…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (595+ words) April 1, 2026 by Sam Francis A recent survey shows over 70 percent of truck techs now use AI-powered diagnostics every week, proving the shift is already here. Modern trucks rely on sensors, connected systems, and smart alerts that demand sharper digital skills....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (315+ words) March 23, 2026 by Sam Francis Alstef Group " which designs and integrates automation solutions for the airport, intralogistics and parcel markets " has introduced a new autonomous industrial vehicle equipped with AI-based perception capabilities, as the company expands its portfolio and prepares to…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (363+ words) March 17, 2026 by Sam Francis Torc, a pioneer in self-driving vehicle technology, has announced the expansion of its autonomous truck testing operations to public roads in Michigan using the latest-generation Daimler Truck autonomous chassis based on the industry-leading Freightliner Cascadia. Building…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (396+ words) February 4, 2026 by Sam Francis Logistics giant Fed Ex has announced the implementation of a new autonomous robotic system from Berkshire Grey, a provider of AI-enabled robotic solutions that automate supply chain processes and a subsidiary of Soft Bank Group. A…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (659+ words) February 2, 2026 by Sam Francis Waabi, a developer of autonomous trucks and physical AI, has closed its oversubscribed $750 million Series C round co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners, and secured an additional milestone-based future investment from Uber to support a…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (423+ words) January 30, 2026 by Sam Francis Autonomous trucking software company Plus Automation has moved a step closer to becoming a publicly listed company after US regulators approved a key filing linked to its proposed merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Plus…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (674+ words) January 9, 2026 by Sam Francis Autonomous vehicles are still widely framed through the lens of passenger cars and robotaxis. Yet the strongest commercial momentum in vehicle autonomy is emerging far from city streets and consumer ride-hailing apps. It is taking shape…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1220+ words) December 4, 2025 by David Edwards Autonomous trucking is edging closer to commercial reality in the United States, but the companies leading the technology are finding that the real challenge is no longer just developing a safe self-driving system. It is building…...