The Future of Trucking: How self-driving trucks will change the industry

Nov 20, 2019 at 08:50 AM CST
SOUTH BEND, Ind. --- One of the largest industries in the U.S. is threatened by automation. The trucking industry is working to meet a rising demand with pressure from companies like Amazon to make fast and frequent deliveries. So, how will the rise in self-driving trucks transform the trucking industry? The reality is self-driving trucks are already here and they’re already beginning to change the industry. But, automation won’t completely wipe out truck-driving jobs; it will likely only change the job duties. The American Trucking Association estimates 160,000 driver positions will go unfilled in the next decade. That’s why some think automation is the answer.

Nov 20, 2019 at 08:50 AM CST

SOUTH BEND, Ind. --- One of the largest industries in the U.S. is threatened by automation. The trucking industry is working to meet a rising demand with pressure from companies like Amazon to make fast and frequent deliveries. So, how will the rise in self-driving trucks transform the trucking industry? The reality is self-driving trucks are already here and they’re already beginning to change the industry. But, automation won’t completely wipe out truck-driving jobs; it will likely only change the job duties. The American Trucking Association estimates 160,000 driver positions will go unfilled in the next decade. That’s why some think automation is the answer.