Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Will some types of freight be completely driverless within the next 10 to 15 years?
Matthew Leffler argues that autonomous trucking may already be reaching the point of no return. Companies like Kodiak and Aurora are moving freight in Texas, while efforts to restrict driverless trucks in California have been vetoed.
The next major battle could happen at the federal level as lawmakers and the FMCSA consider how autonomous trucks should be regulated. Leffler believes that once federal rulemaking gains momentum, adoption could move quickly.
Craig Fuller and Leffler also tackle the biggest argument surrounding autonomy: jobs versus safety. If autonomous trucks ultimately prove safer than human drivers, can the industry realistically stop the technology from taking over certain types of freight?
Full Episode: youtu.be/7794yOpsscs
#FreightExpectations #FreightWaves #AutonomousTrucking #DriverlessTrucks #Trucking #TruckDrivers #FreightTech #AutonomousVehicles #FMCSA #FutureOfTrucking
Will some types of freight be completely driverless within the next 10 to 15 years?
Matthew Leffler argues that autonomous trucking may already be reaching the point of no return. Companies like Kodiak and Aurora are moving freight in Texas, while efforts to restrict driverless trucks in California have been vetoed.
The next major battle could happen at the federal level as lawmakers and the FMCSA consider how autonomous trucks should be regulated. Leffler believes that once federal rulemaking gains momentum, adoption could move quickly.
Craig Fuller and Leffler also tackle the biggest argument surrounding autonomy: jobs versus safety. If autonomous trucks ultimately prove safer than human drivers, can the industry realistically stop the technology from taking over certain types of freight?
Full Episode: youtu.be/7794yOpsscs
#FreightExpectations #FreightWaves #AutonomousTrucking #DriverlessTrucks #Trucking #TruckDrivers #FreightTech #AutonomousVehicles #FMCSA #FutureOfTrucking
