The purpose of the project proposed by north dakota state university is to establish a project advisoryteam, representative of interested parties, including law enforcement, tribal officials, and…

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) awarded a $767,249 Project Grant under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements (CFDA 20.237) program to North Dakota State University (NDSU). The purpose of this award is for NDSU to establish a project advisory team, conduct surveys and focus groups, and assess the market potential for autonomous trucks in North Dakota. This includes analyzing the availability and costs of original equipment, retrofits, and supporting services from technology companies and third-party providers. The project period runs from September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025.

The purpose of the project proposed by north dakota state university is to establish a project advisoryteam, representative of interested parties, including law enforcement, tribal officials, and carrierrepresentatives, among others. Through surveys and focus groups the project seeks to define goals andperspectives of all stakeholders, and then assess the market potential for autonomous trucks in northdakota. This analysis includes the availability and cost of original equipment, the availability and cost ofretrofits to existing trucks, and the availability and services provided by technology companies and thirdpartyproviders.