Three startup firms have announced plans to eliminate all human drivers and replace them with driverless trucks traversing through Texas highways by the end of 2024.
In an interview, Chris Urmson, co-founder and chief executive officer of Aurora, said by the end of 2024, the company is slated to reach the point where it starts "Operating those trucks without drivers on board."
Kodiak's first operations without a human driver include short runs near the company's truck terminal near Dallas and extend from there, added Burnette.
California's absence of rules for allowing trucks to be tested on public roads encouraged the three driverless truck startups and others to target Texas for testing and deployment.
Aside from saving money on trucker salaries, autonomous trucks can travel longer than the 11-hour limit enforced on human drivers.
Urmson said the company plans for things to feel like a normal day, but with their trucks transporting cargo without human drivers.
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-03-04-driverless-truck-companies-eliminate-human-drivers-2024.html
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