IMPACT OF AUTOMATION ON LONG-HAUL TRUCKING

A new study out of the University of Michigan and Carnegie Melon has found that “up to 94% of operator hours may be impacted if automated trucking technology improves to operate in all weather conditions across the continental United States.” The study goes on to say that the impact may not happen all at once, especially because the technology is still having trouble in inclement weather, and, at first, only “10% of the operator hours will be affected.”  Read more…