Verified developments affecting drivers’ work, safety, licensing, pay, equipment, and travel.
Tesla opened its dedicated Semi factory near Sparks, Nevada, and says the plant is designed for up to 50,000 electric Class 8 trucks annually, though current output remains undisclosed.
Kodiak says it plans to remove the safety driver from Dallas–Houston freight runs by the end of 2026; current I-45 preparation runs still carry a human safety observer.
Kodiak AI and DTL Transport have started hauling time-sensitive freight between Fresno and Los Angeles with an autonomous test truck while a human safety driver remains behind the wheel.
Aurora says its long-term plan targets more than 30,000 driverless trucks in operation by 2030, while its nearer goal is 200 by the end of 2026.
Einride says it will adapt NVIDIA's Hyperion Level 4 platform for heavy-duty freight, but it has not announced a new U.S. route or deployment date.
ZET SCALE says an initial purchase order covers 2,500 battery-electric Class 8 trucks, with Tesla selected as primary OEM and three secondary OEM options.
FleetCor, now Corpay, agreed to pay $100 million under a proposed FTC consent order tied to commercial fuel-card fees and savings claims. The money is intended for harmed business customers, but eligibility and distribution details are not yet final.
Forum Mobility says four planned California depots will add 30 megawatts of heavy-duty charging capacity, with Tesla operating public Megacharging at three locations. The sites remain in development and are not being reported as open.
J.B. Hunt's finance chief projected third-quarter earnings could decline 5%–10% from the second quarter as higher fuel and driver-hiring costs pressure operations. The outlook is forward-looking, not a reported quarterly result.
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