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The safety of roadside responders is often placed in jeopardy by the potential dangers posed by passing vehicles. To develop and implement effective protection measures for roadside responders, comprehensive safety data is essential. Previous studies have examined existing data sources to document the characteristics of incidents in which roadside responders were killed while working at […]
A statistical projection of traffic fatalities for the first quarter of 2026 shows an estimated 7,770 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes, a decrease of about 4.3 percent compared to the 8,120 fatalities projected to have occurred in the first quarter of 2025 (Early Estimates of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in […]
he goal of this work was to explore whether the complexity of different rural intersections influenced driver trust and comfort in a conditionally automated vehicle (i.e., Level 3 SAE) navigating the intersection for them. In an online survey platform (UMN Qualtrics), 271 participants watched five brief curated videos of a simulated automated vehicle navigating different […]
Google has officially launched its Large Vehicle Routing (LVR) system, a routing platform built specifically for trucking and bus fleets, now generally available across the U.S. through the company’s Routes API, Route Optimization API, and Navigation SDK. The move addresses a long-standing gap in commercial routing technology. Most mapping and navigation tools are built around […]
Electric cars are usually sold with numbers. Range, battery size, charging speed and horsepower dominate the conversation, while the ownership detail that matters most is often treated like an accessory. After spending time with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz and a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, I came away convinced that the most important EV […]
Huntsville is set to become the home of the state’s second Tesla vehicle service center. According to Tesla’s website, the facility is set to open in 2027. Tesla is opening its 2nd Alabama service center
German technology supplier AUMOVIO and self-driving developer Aurora Innovation have set a target for bringing an autonomous trucking system to American highways, the companies announced ahead of September’s IAA Transportation trade show in Hanover, Germany. The system pairs Aurora’s self-driving software, known as the Aurora Driver, with a hardware kit built by AUMOVIO that includes radar and camera sensors, […]
Being a professional isn’t only about getting paid to drive — anyone can do that. In recent months, our industry, along with those who regulate it, are raising the bar in terms of training, safety and professionalism, ensuring that fleets and drivers do things the right way for the right reasons. Given our standards, it’s only […]
In recent years, Alabama Trucking Association leaders have called upon Alabama officials to help find solutions and have worked with private and public entities to promote safer parking options for professional truck drivers. According to the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (USDOT), nearly 98% of truck drivers regularly struggle to find secure parking, with truck drivers consistently ranking […]
The goal of this research is to provide general guidance and relevant information to improve safety for micromobility riders, particularly on e-bikes, and e-scooters. The objectives include: identifying regulatory and data gaps, quantifying injury patterns, mapping policies across states and gathering stakeholder priorities. This work emphasizes the need for regulation alignment among federal, state and […]