WASHINGTON — As autonomous technology evolves, drivers will remain integral to the movement of goods and services for the foreseeable future, top trucking executives told senators concerned about potential disruptions in the labor force.
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Brian Work of CloneOps.ai discusses where AI agents fit into today’s supply chain workflows and what they might mean for the future of trucking operations.Â
Senators Look at What Self-Driving Trucks Might Mean to Drivers
A U.S. Senate committee is considering whether legislation dealing with the future of self-driving cars should also pave the way to self-driving trucks, considering the impact such technology could have on millions of workers.
September 13, 2017Tesla Automation Faulted by NTSB in 2016 Fatal Florida Crash
Tesla Inc.’s design of its Autopilot system contributed to a 2016 fatal crash in Florida, accident investigators concluded as they recommended all automakers prevent autonomous driving systems from being used on roads for which they are not designed.
September 12, 2017Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Updated Guidance for Automated Vehicles
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Sept. 12 unveiled updated federal guidance for automated driving systems for industry and states that want to deploy self-driving vehicles.
September 12, 2017Blue Tree Systems Adds ‘Anticipation’ Feature
Telematics provider Blue Tree Systems released a feature that analyzes drivers’ braking habits on Brake Safety Day, an event sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
September 11, 2017Waymo’s Matrix-Like World for Training Self-Driving Cars
Much like student drivers, Waymo’s self-driving minivans regularly stumble upon situations they’ve never seen before.
September 11, 2017Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 11: That Truck Is Driving Itself
Super smart robot trucks capable of communicating with other robot trucks while they haul freight along highways, without a driver, is no longer science fiction.
September 11, 2017ACT Expo in Long Beach to Add Commercial Electric Vehicle Summit
Organizers of the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo are expanding their annual event in Long Beach, Calif., to include information on and examples of commercial electric vehicles
September 11, 2017Self-Driving Cars Bill in Senate Veers Into Tricky Truck Debate
Senate negotiators released draft legislation meant to spur the introduction of self-driving vehicles, while indicating they were undecided if their measure would encompass trucks and buses.
September 11, 2017Goodyear Debuts ‘Fitbit’ for Tires
Goodyear is testing a smart-tire that, much like a Fitbit, relays condition information based on cloud computing analytics.
September 8, 2017