Verified developments affecting drivers’ work, safety, licensing, pay, equipment, and travel.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey directed state agencies to deprioritize dyed-diesel checks during commercial-vehicle inspections for 120 days while keeping safety inspections in place.
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.
California's Chapter 349 requires pricing records for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission models in specified state incentive programs beginning January 1, 2027.
Roehl Transport says its second driver-pay increase of 2026 will add mileage and accessorial compensation across company fleets beginning October 4.
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