Why driverless trucks won’t be taking over highways just yet
For years to come, automated trucks with AI-based controls will still require a driver.
Driverless trucks with artificial intelligence on board could dramatically change the landscape of freight shipping. A few companies have begun testing early models on some limited routes in Texas and California. Simulations of automated fleets show the potential benefits of the technology: The vehicles could improve safety, enhance fuel economy, and lessen transit times.
