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08/16/2026

China is deploying autonomous electric mining trucks that can transport heavy loads without a human driver, combining battery power with AI, sensors and advanced connectivity. In February 2026, Chinese EV giant BYD invested 100 million yuan (about $14.5 million) in Boonray to accelerate its Level 4 autonomous, battery-swapping mining technology.

Boonray says its system can automate both truck operation and battery swapping, allowing mining vehicles to work continuously while reducing workers’ exposure to dangerous environments. Its autonomous technology has reportedly been deployed across more than 30 mining projects involving different ores and operating conditions.

The technology is already being deployed at large scale in China, a fleet of 100 autonomous all-electric mining trucks began operating at the Yimin open-pit mine in Inner Mongolia, using 5G-Advanced connectivity and AI-based systems. The trucks can operate around the clock and were designed to improve safety and efficiency in harsh mining conditions.

China’s autonomous-transport expansion extends beyond mining, with thousands of heavy-duty trucks already accumulating large commercial operating mileage; Inceptio reported more than 200 million km of commercial autonomous-truck operations. The broader shift shows how China is moving from pilot projects toward large-scale deployment of AI, electrification and automation in heavy industry, although claims about “thousands” of fully autonomous vehicles and millions of kilometres per day should be distinguished from partially automated systems.

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

I shut the truck down 90 miles from my delivery.

Dispatch wasn’t happy.

My name is Daniel. I’m 57, and I’ve been driving for almost 30 years.

That morning, everything looked fine. Clear highway, light traffic, and enough time to make my appointment.

Then the weather changed.

Within an hour, heavy rain covered the interstate. Visibility dropped, traffic slowed, and I watched cars start sliding through standing water.

Dispatch kept asking for updates.

“How much longer?”

“Can you keep moving?”

“The customer is waiting.”

I kept driving until I realized I was spending more time watching the clock than watching the road.

So I took the next safe exit and parked.

Dispatch called almost immediately.

They reminded me that the load was already running behind.

I told them, “Then it’s going to be a little later.”

I sat there for nearly three hours waiting for conditions to improve.

When I finally got moving again, I arrived well past my appointment.

The customer still took the load.

The freight still got delivered.

Nothing terrible happened because I was late.

That day reminded me of something I learned years ago.

Dispatch sees a delivery time on a computer screen.

The driver sees the road.

And when you’re the one holding the steering wheel, sometimes the safest decision you can make is to stop.

08/10/2026

Some truckers say they’re starting to avoid certain highways just to protect their careers.

Along stretches of I-40, increased enforcement in Texas and Oklahoma has some drivers concerned that even a paperwork problem could put their CDL and livelihood at risk.

For drivers who have spent years building a career on the road, the thought that everything could change during a single stop creates a lot of uncertainty.

Some say trucking simply doesn’t feel the way it used to.

Now, every trip can come with added pressure, worry, and the feeling that one stop could change everything.

08/05/2026

We are inviting owner operators to join our team. 🤗

08/05/2026

A driver on I-10 reportedly had a car cut in front of his semi and suddenly slam on the brakes, despite no traffic ahead, causing the truck to collide with the vehicle.

The car's driver allegedly tried to make it appear that the trucker was at fault—but the trucker's dash cam reportedly captured what really happened. According to police, the footage helped uncover the alleged staged crash, and the driver was arrested.

Anyone who intentionally brake-checks an 80,000-pound semi and causes a crash should face the toughest penalties the law allows, because reckless actions like these put countless innocent lives at risk. 🚛📹

08/05/2026

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