Autonomous truck beacon waiver moves closer to October renewal amid legal challenge

CDL & Trucking News · · Source: FreightWaves · By Thomas Wasson · 6 min read at the source

(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

FMCSA's beacon waiver for Aurora and other autonomous truck carriers expires Oct. 9 but says it "will be reissued." A van operator is fighting it in court.

Reported by Thomas Wasson for FreightWaves (Autonomous Vehicles), originally published October 2, 2026.

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Topics: Autonomous Vehicles, Business, Legal issues, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Beacon, Court of Appeals, FMCSA, FMCSA exemption

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