Ohio, Indiana Launch Automated Truck Platooning on I-70

A new initiative has launched to test automated truck platooning technology on Interstate 70 between Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana, aimed at enhancing logistics efficiency and safety. This collaboration between the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) involves two tractor-trailers from EASE Logistics equipped with technology that allows the lead truck to control the speed and direction of the following truck. The project is part of a broader effort to reduce human error in driving and improve safety, with professional drivers present in both trucks to take control as needed. Funded in part by a U.S. Department of Transportation grant, the initiative represents a significant step toward integrating advanced automation in the Midwest's logistics sector. Officials emphasize the importance of testing this technology in various weather conditions to ensure its reliability and safety. The deployment is seen as a key move toward reducing roadway fatalities and improving overall driver experience.