First Self Driving Truck Unveiled by Daimler


Daimler Trucks unveiled at an event in Nevada at the Hoover Dam the world's first self-driving Truck with a road license. The Daimler Freightliner Inspiration Truck with Highway Pilot system has a...

Driver of Wal-Mart Truck Charged In Tracy Morgan Accident


Georgia resident Kevin Roper has been charged with death by auto and assault by auto.Steven Zeitchik and James Queally of the Los Angeles Times report the Wal-Mart truck driver killed James McNair...

Ice Road Truckers: Tim Zickuhr Kidnapped a Prostitute


Tim Zickuhr is in hot water. The man has literally lost his reputation as a star on the Reality TV show Ice Road Truckers after he engaged in extortion and coercion with a sex worker in Las Vegas....

Obama: Tighter Fuel Standards for Heavy Trucks


President Obama is drawing a mixed response from industry to his recent call for tighter fuel-efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Speaking last week at a Safeway distribution...

A World Without Drivers: No Accidents. No Traffic. No Fun?


These are truly exciting times in the auto industry.  Semi-autonomous vehicles are already available – most popularly seen with slow-speed braking (to avoid children when backing up) and park...