Automated freight trucks deployed on I-70

Apr 23, 2025 at 04:21 PM CST
“Everything we do at ODOT is driven by safety. We’re committed to reducing deaths on our roadways and vehicle automation technologies can be part of the solution,” said ODOT Director Pam Boratyn. “Many vehicles on the road today have some degree of automated driving systems including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic braking. All of these features are designed to improve safety and reduce driver stress.” The trucks, from EASE Logistics, use platooning technology that allows the driver of the first vehicle to control the speed and direction of a second truck. Both trucks will still have drivers that can turn off and take over the system as needed.

Apr 23, 2025 at 04:21 PM CST

“Everything we do at ODOT is driven by safety. We’re committed to reducing deaths on our roadways and vehicle automation technologies can be part of the solution,” said ODOT Director Pam Boratyn. “Many vehicles on the road today have some degree of automated driving systems including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic braking. All of these features are designed to improve safety and reduce driver stress.”

The trucks, from EASE Logistics, use platooning technology that allows the driver of the first vehicle to control the speed and direction of a second truck. Both trucks will still have drivers that can turn off and take over the system as needed.