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Back of truck cab showing air and electrical line connections
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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Series graphic for 2025-2026 trucking trends
Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 28, 2026

6 Regulatory Changes for Trucking to Watch in 2026

After a year of what safety and compliance expert Brandon Wiseman calls “regulatory turbulence,” what should trucking companies be keeping an eye on in 2026 when it comes to federal safety regulations?

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PlusAI-T2 Japan autonomous partnership.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 16, 2026

PlusAI, T2 Partner to Bring Level 4 Autonomous Trucks to Japan

PlusAI is seeking to relieve Japan’s acute truck driver shortage by accelerating the adoption of autonomous trucks in the country.

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Aurora self-driving truck.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 15, 2026

McLeod TMS Can Now Directly Manage Aurora Driverless Trucks

McLeod Software has integrated Aurora Driver into its proprietary transportation management system solution.

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Kodiak Robotics at CES 2026.
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 8, 2026

McKinsey Sees Momentum Building in Autonomous Trucking

As truck orders lag and EV investment dollars fade away, McKinsey & Company sees autonomous tech moving closer to reality.

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Bosch press conference at CES 2026.
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 6, 2026

How Kodiak and Bosch Plan to Scale Autonomous Trucks

Kodiak Robotics and Bosch announced a new strategic partnership at CES 2026 aimed at accelerating scale and deployment of self-driving trucks in North America.

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Red Kodiak autonomous truck pulling trailer that says "self-driving truck"
Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

Kodiak AI and Verizon Team Up for Autonomous Truck Connectivity

A deal with Verizon provides the connectivity critical for Kodiak’s Assisted Autonomy technology, allowing remote operators to quickly review camera feeds and sensor data and guide autonomous trucks through defined scenarios.

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