NHTSA considers ending steering wheel mandate for robotaxis: TT Autonomous

July 9, 2026

NHTSA considers ending steering wheel mandate for robotaxis

The comments follow NHTSA’s move last month to update federal safety standards to remove the mandate for manual brake pedals in autonomous vehicles. Read more…

TODAY’S CONTENT

M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS

USMCA uncertainty clouds outlook for trucking

The lack of clarity is adding volatility to a freight market seeking a smooth ride to greater prosperity after the longest downturn in industry memory. Read more…

Rivian plans 75 million-share sale tied to DOE loan

Rivian’s stock tumbled the most in more than a year after it said it will sell 75 million shares to fund equity contributions related to an Energy Department loan. Read more…

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Why a Single Bypass Method Isn’t Enough

Mobile app-based weigh station bypass is expanding fast. It deploys quickly, requires no dedicated hardware, and covers more screening locations. For fleets, that means more chances to avoid unnecessary stops. But more chances and reliable results aren’t the same thing. Read more…

VW labor leaders say they were not looped in on job cut plans

VW is entering another period of upheaval after CEO Oliver Blume and other executives signaled internally that the group remains uncompetitive in key areas. Read more…

IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year

The IMF expects the U.S. economy — the world’s largest — to grow a solid 2.3% this year, up from 2.1% in 2025 and unchanged from the April forecast. Read more…

Crypto startup tries to put a barrel of oil on blockchain

Energy Substantiation wants oil suppliers to help support a digital token tied to physical crude. Read more…

Latest Amazon bond demand cools after March debt sale

When Amazon sold its biggest-ever bond earlier this year, it was inundated with investor orders amid hype about the AI boom. This time around, there’s less fanfare. Read more…

USPS overhauls logistics network as financial pressures mount

The Postal Service is revamping its logistics and transportation network to speed up service and cut costs, but the postmaster general says more funds are needed. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers

This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers. Read more…

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