Event Proceedings
2026 North American Autonomous Trucking Conference, From Pilots to Commercial Reality: The Next Era of Autonomous Trucking
Jun 24, 2026 – The 2026 North American Autonomous Trucking Conference held in Fargo June 24 highlighted autonomous trucking rapid commercial deployment across the country. The nearly 100, attendees learned how autonomous trucks are providing higher speed deliveries and more frequent deliveries at lower cost and while enhancing safety. They also learned about challenges facing the industry related to public perception, public policy and international shipping.
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Presentations
| Title | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Opening Remarks & Keynote Address [Video] | Denver Tolliver, UGPTI Michael Hampton, FMCSA |
| Autonomous Trucking in Canada and the United States [Video] | Andrew Phillips, Transport Canada; Rich Steiner, Gatik; Katelyn Magney-Miller, PAVE |
| Federal Framework and Multistate Operations [Video] | Katelyn Magney-Miller, PAVE; Cory Johnson, Minnesota DOT; Amanda Abruzzo, Arizona DOT; Gary McCarthy, Aurora |
| Equipment Manufacturers’ Plans for Producing New Autonomous Trucks [Video] | Richard Bishop, Bishop Consulting |
| Inspection and Safety Enforcement [Video] | John Sova, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance; Richard Russell, Torc Robotics |
| Middle/Last Mile Operations [Video] | Rich Steiner, Gatik |
| Platooning [Video] | Maynard Factor, Kratos Defense; Eric Belford, Montana DOT |
| Growth in Level 4 Autonomous Trucking [Video] | Richard Bishop, Bishop Consulting; Gary McCarthy, Aurora; Richard Russell, Torc Robotics |