Autonomous driving curtails driver shortage
🤯 Autonomous driving curtails driver shortage.
The trucking industry is facing a significant driver shortage, leading to increased costs, longer delivery times, and reduced productivity. Self-driving trucks have emerged as a potential solution to this problem, as they could address the shortage of drivers and increase efficiency. However, there are challenges and concerns associated with autonomous trucks, including safety, job displacement, and regulatory issues. While the technology is still in its early stages, the future of trucking automation and the impact of autonomous trucks on the industry are topics of much interest and discussion. Stakeholders are actively exploring and researching the potential benefits and challenges of self-driving trucks to determine their impact on the trucking industry and workforce.
Uber Freight and Waabi have launched a commercial autonomous trucking pilot route in Texas, with plans to offer billions of miles in autonomous hauls with carrier partners over the next decade.