Self Driving Trucks

Just ran across this article... It begs the question about whonis doing the PTI

http://m.fleetowner.com/driver-management-resource-center/will-truckers-become-drone-operators

 

I don't know about sitting for that long in front of a screen day after day.

 

Autonomous trucks are coming. To what degree and how fast is debatable. The best thing for new drivers to do is take the sweat pants and flip flops off, learn how to drive 10, 13, and 18 speeds, offer a service, and become a true asset. They aren't trying to replace drivers. Just steering wheel holders.

 

They played a role in the Logan movie.

 

My UPS driver told me they are trying to get line haul done by a pilot driver being followed by 5 or so robot trucks hauling doubles.

The human lead would set the precedent of speed/lane & the robot trucks would be computer linked to his truck, being able to instantly match his moves & stay close enough to each other to draft behind saving on aero drag.

 

What companies use 18 speed transmissions?

God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

 

Most of the locals hauling 130k. Around here. Every construction company I worked for. Anyone pulling doubles

 

The 10,000 lb. Gorilla in the room that no one's talking about is ,, LIABILITY.

 

Drivers use to represent the company.