Ready to share the road with a driverless tractor-trailer?

T.R.U.S.T.
Apr 28, 2024
1 min read

Updated: May 3, 2024

KFOR by: The Associated Press

Apr 29, 2024

PITTSBURGH (AP) — On a three-lane test track along the Monongahela River, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer rounded a curve. No one was on board.

A quarter-mile ahead, the truck’s sensors spotted a trash can blocking one lane and a tire in another. In less than a second, it signaled, moved into the unobstructed lane and rumbled past the obstacles.

The self-driving semi, outfitted with 25 laser, radar and camera sensors, is owned by Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation. Late this year, Aurora plans to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks. View the full article; KFOR.com

Recent Posts

See All

How local governments are tackling traffic deaths with technology

AI, automated traffic enforcement and connected vehicle technology are some of what cities and counties are trying to make their streets safer. SMARTCITIES DIVE By Dan Zukowski Oct. 28, 2025 Traffic f

Why Are Highway Signs Green? A Highway Expert Breaks It Down

Reader's Digest By Marcy Lovitch Oct. 27, 2025 Green highway signs are everywhere, but why are they green? When you’re driving down the highway , you naturally pay attention to traffic signs. But do y

Gridlock Guy: How smartphones and A.I. are helping make roads safer

Trillions of data points are helping researchers inform road designers and policy makers, along with accurately tracking distracted driving. 11 ALIVE By Doug Turnbull October 26, 2025 EAST POINT, Ga .

Comments