Predictions for 2010 and 2011?

I predict technology advancements for semi trucks.Fuel cost increasing.freight cost going up.Good ,physicaly fit drivers will be in demand because so many unfit,unhealthy drivers will be out of a job.
(And if I dont loose 50 pounds I could be one of them).
Fly by night companies,and rouge drivers will be no more.CSA 2010.
The story" going around is,these co's that have a safety stat over 90;the DOT will inspect there equipment an will give them 90 days to fix the problems,if the company doesnt comply,they will be shut down.
I have a friend that thinks all trucks will be automatic,GOD I HOPE NOT,
he also thinks trucks will be driving themselves,on the interstate.IF THE GOVERMENT ALLOWES THAT,THEN THEY HAVE A SECRET AGENDA IN DEALING WITH OVER POPULATION IN THIS COUNTRY. Id like to hear more on the hybrid semi,Ive driven a hybrid car very quiet,an did one heck of a job on fuel,despite being loaded down with all my stuff(baggage)not my butte.

 

Here's Peterbilt's Hybrid 386:

http://www.peterbilt.com/hybrid386.1.aspx






American Trucker

 

WOW! pretty color.Looks like a big jolly rancher apple candy.

 

Interesting how these predictions turned out .

 

They were not any better or worse than the government forecasters that get paid waaaaayyyyy too much to give us their guesses!