California Faces Challenges in Allowing Autonomous Truck Testing Without Drivers
Assembly Bill 316 has been introduced to enable autonomous truck testing in California, but the prospects remain bleak due to opposition from the Teamsters Union and concerns about safety and job displacement. The bill requires the Legislature's and the DMV's approval for operating larger autonomous vehicles on public roads for non-testing purposes, creating hurdles for the industry. While autonomous trucking backers argue for the economic benefits and safer driving, legislators and stakeholders are engaged in a political theater over the bill, with Governor Gavin Newsom's decision looming.
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