Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Closes Investigation into April 2022 TuSimple Incident

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TuSimple (Nasdaq:TSP) announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has closed its investigation into an incident from April 6, 2022, where a TuSimple truck made contact with a concrete barrier in Tucson, Arizona, without resulting in injuries. The investigation concluded without penalties against the company. TuSimple also confirmed that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) did not open an investigation. Following the incident, the company halted autonomous operations and conducted an internal review, resulting in improvements to its systems and operations. TuSimple remains committed to developing fully autonomous driving solutions for long-haul trucks.

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• FMCSA investigation closed without penalties.
• Improvements to safety systems and testing operations confirmed.

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SAN DIEGO, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (Nasdaq:TSP), a global autonomous driving technology company, announced today that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) closed its investigation into the previously disclosed incident from April 6, 2022 where a TuSimple truck made contact with a concrete median divider in Tucson, Arizona. The incident resulted in no injuries.

After timely reporting of the April 6th incident, the Company responded to several requests from the FMCSA, and the investigation concluded without any penalties brought against the Company.

In addition, TuSimple cooperated with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the matter and confirmed that NHTSA did not open an investigation into the incident.

"We prioritize safety at TuSimple. After the incident, we halted autonomous operations, launched an internal review, and collaborated with regulators," said Cheng Lu, President and CEO at TuSimple. "Our review resulted in additional improvements in our systems and testing operations. We are committed to continuing our mission of developing a commercial-ready, fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks."

About TuSimple

TuSimple is a global autonomous driving technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in Arizona, Texas, Europe, and China. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is developing a commercial-ready, fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. TuSimple aims to transform the $4 trillion global truck freight industry through the company's leading AI technology, which makes it possible for trucks to drive safely autonomously, operate nearly continuously, and reduce fuel consumption by 10%+ relative to manually driven trucks. Global achievements include the world's first fully autonomous, 'driver-out' semi-truck run on open public roads, and development of the world's first Autonomous Freight Network (AFN). Visit us at www.tusimple.com.

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FAQ

What was the incident involving TuSimple on April 6, 2022?

On April 6, 2022, a TuSimple truck made contact with a concrete median in Tucson, Arizona. There were no injuries reported.

What was the outcome of the FMCSA investigation into TuSimple?

The FMCSA closed its investigation into the April 6, 2022 incident without issuing any penalties against TuSimple.

Did the NHTSA investigate the TuSimple incident?

No, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) did not open an investigation into the incident.

What actions did TuSimple take after the April 6 incident?

TuSimple halted autonomous operations, conducted an internal review, and made improvements to its systems and testing operations.

What is TuSimple's mission?

TuSimple's mission is to develop a commercial-ready fully autonomous driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks.