Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have gone from aspiration to game-changing innovation. From California to Texas to Minnesota, more AVs are hitting the roads–and it’s not just cars. Autonomous trucks are poised to be part of this big leap forward for the U.S.
Policymakers are taking notice and recognizing the value of driverless trucks in alleviating mounting supply chain challenges. In California, Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed legislation that would have effectively banned autonomous trucks in the state, instead allowing the regulatory process to play out under the oversight of the state’s top safety experts. The U.S. Congress recently held its first-ever hearing dedicated to autonomous trucks, with rare bipartisan agreement on the technology’s promise.
