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77fib77 · Mar 5, 2026

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You have studied enough what are you going to do? Im going to go to Alaska work the winter and pan for gold in the summer. Eat grizzly bears for a keto diet.

Mega Express · Mar 5, 2026

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You have studied enough what are you going to do? Im going to go to Alaska work the winter and pan for gold in the summer. Eat grizzly bears for a keto diet.
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I like your plan. I'll do that too.

Mega Express · Mar 17, 2026

Why did the title of this thread change?

Mega Express · Mar 17, 2026

It did not include Are increasing when I created it, and it was like that for days

snicrep · Mar 17, 2026

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Hm. Doesn't show any foodgrade

snicrep · Mar 17, 2026

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As of late 2025, there are over 1,000 self-driving trucks operating globally, with approximately 400 active in the United States. Leading companies like Gatik and Aurora are actively running driverless operations, with Gatik operating over 100 trucks in specific regions and Aurora aiming for 200 by the end of 2026.

Key Details on Self-Driving Trucks:
Operational Scale: While some are fully driverless, many still operate with safety drivers, specifically in testing phases.

Key Players: Major operators include Gatik (middle-mile delivery), Aurora Innovation (highway freight), and Einride.

Active Locations: Most U.S. operations are concentrated in states like Texas, Arkansas, and Arizona.

Growth Trend: The number of autonomous vehicles (including trucks) is rapidly increasing, with thousands more expected to deploy in the coming years.

Safety Record: Aurora Innovation, Inc. (AUR) reported over 100,000 driverless miles with a strong safety record as of October 2025

Autonomous trucks are unlikely to fully replace human drivers in the near term, but will fundamentally change the profession by automating long-haul highway driving while keeping humans for complex, local, and safety-sensitive routes. While 50–70% of long-haul transport could be autonomous by 2030, full, unconditional replacement is decades away.

Key Impact and Trends:
Evolution, Not Replacement: Drivers will likely transition to "remote operator" roles, managing autonomous vehicles or handling last-mile, urban navigation.

Hybrid Operations: The industry expects a "hub-to-hub" model, where autonomous trucks handle highway driving, and human drivers manage complex city driving.

Addressing Shortages: Autonomous trucks are expected to alleviate the current, severe shortage of truck drivers rather than create mass unemployment immediately.

Safety and Regulation: Despite technological advancements, safety regulations, weather, and infrastructure constraints will require human oversight for the foreseeable future.

Long-Term Shifts: While technology could eventually reduce the need for drivers in specific roles, human expertise is required for tasks like loading, unloading, and managing unexpected roadside issues
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Problems with self-driving , frozen weather and hooking up hoses (tankers). I guess they can hire a human to do the hose work though

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