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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 27, 2026

The Biggest Gap in Driverless Trucking Isn’t Tech. It’s Safety Validation

Nauto’s Stefan Heck says autonomous trucks are advancing quickly but proving they’re safe enough for large-scale deployment may be the industry’s hardest challenge.

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ACT Expo 2026: Highlights in Photos

The 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo featured a broad range of commercial vehicle technologies, from EVs to autonomous trucks to the latest diesel and alternative-fuel engines.

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Kodiak Driver-equipped Roehl Transport tractor-trailer.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 11, 2026

Kodiak and Roehl Transport Launch Autonomous Route Between Dallas and Houston

Kodiak AI and Roehl Transport have begun autonomous freight operations on a regular Dallas-Houston route, marking another step toward Kodiak’s planned driverless launch by the end of 2026.

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Peterbilt-Kodiak autonomous truck.

Autonomous Trucks at ACT Expo 2026

Autonomous trucks commanded a lot of attention from attendees at ACT Expo this year. Check out this photo gallery.

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Aurora and Volvo Dallas-Oklahoma City autonomous truck route.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2026

Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Begin Dallas - Oklahoma City Route

Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora expand their freight network with a new Dallas–Oklahoma City route, moving closer to scaled driverless operations.

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Bosch-Kodiak self-driving truck partnership.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 30, 2026

Bosch, Kodiak AI Advance Toward Scaled Production of Autonomous Truck Hardware

New sensor integrations and component validation signal a shift from strategy to execution as Kodiak and Bosch push toward high-volume driverless truck deployment.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 16, 2026

SAF-Holland Introduces SmartSto System for Safer Tractor-Trailer Uncoupling

The system combines a fifth-wheel air release with stowage for air and electrical connections, helping prevent damage and reducing driver injury risk.

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Aurora Innovation autonomous truck.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 6, 2026

The Major Autonomous News No One is Talking About

Both Aurora Innovation and PlusAI have made under-the-radar announcements that signal a massive game-changer for trucking is coming soon.

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PlusAI ASuperDrive 6
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 6, 2026

PlusAI Debuts SuperDrive 6.0 With Night Driving, Construction-Zone Capability

The latest version of SuperDrive aims to accelerate path to scalable driverless trucking operations.

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Aurora Drive autonomous truck.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 13, 2026

Aurora Adds 1,000-Mile Driverless Run from Fort Worth to Phoenix

Aurora announced it has validated a 1,000-mile driverless lane beyond Hours of Service limits and plans to have more than 200 self-driving trucks on the road by the end of the year.

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