RoadSigns A Transport Topics Podcast

RS173: How Will Truck Makers Commercialize Autonomous Driving Tech?


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The future of trucking is closer than you think. From Norwegian quarries to Texas highways, autonomous truck operations are steadily moving from the testing and development phase toward commercial deployment. How

have truck manufacturers, tech developers and motor carriers partnered to advance self-driving technology? What roadblocks remain in the path to commercial adoption? In this episode, Nils Jaeger, president of Volvo
Autonomous Solutions, breaks down the technology and innovation behind Volvo’s autonomous truck business. Looking ahead, how will autonomous trucks fit into freight operations? Rather than replacing human drivers, Jaeger argues that self-driving trucks will complement the industry’s workforce as freight demand grows. Tune in to make sure you’re ready for trucking’s changing landscape.

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