Nvidia GPU Ventures, primarily known for its gaming system microchips, has joined a Chinese social media company in investing in TuSimple, an autonomous long-distance freight delivery company.

In August 2017, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced plans to implement a smart truck parking program at 21 public rest areas and 16 private truck stops by January 2019.

The goal is to improve truck parking along the busy I-80 corridor. According to the Jason's Law Truck Parking Survey, this corridor is one of the country's top five worst locations with regard to overall parking shortages. If Iowa's program is considered successful after three years of testing, IDOT hopes to expand it to other locations around the state.

A U.S. Army demonstration using hydrogen injection technologies is improving mileage and air quality for diesel trucks, according to Commercial Hydrogen, the Army’s vendor.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching a safety campaign to raise public awareness about driving safely around large trucks and buses.

HaulHound, a tech startup seeking to eliminate billions of dollars in inefficiencies in the logistics industry, has launched an innovative suite of features to its free online platform and mobile app for truck drivers and shippers. The new features, including instantaneous digital freight matching, come after extensive user testing and feedback.