Headlines for September 30
Pennsylvania Moves Toward Electronic Permits for Oversize Loads
Pennsylvania truckers hauling oversize, overweight and other specially permitted loads could soon have one less piece of paper to worry about.
The Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee approved SB 1476 on September 30, legislation that would allow permitted haulers to present an electronic copy of their permit rather than being required to carry a paper copy.
The change was prompted by concerns raised by truck haulers about the existing paper requirement. SB 1476 now advances to the full Pennsylvania Senate for consideration.
Source: ennsylvania Senate / Pennsylvania General Assembly, Sept. 30, 2026.
California's Robot-Truck Rules Allow Most Required Testing Miles to Be Accumulated Outside Californi
California requires developers to accumulate at least 1 million autonomous miles before operating a heavy truck driverlessly in the state, but as many as 800,000 miles can be accumulated elsewhere. That means extensive testing in Texas and Arizona can count toward eventual California driverless deployment.
Source: California DMV
Kodiak Names Dallas–Houston Its First Long-Haul Driverless Launch Lane
Kodiak AI says Dallas–Houston will be the first corridor where it removes the safety driver from long-haul freight operations, targeting launch by the end of 2026. The company says recent end-to-end runs on the corridor were completed with the autonomous system doing all driving and the safety observer never touching the wheel or pedals.
Source: Kodiak AI