Semi Autonomous Semi Trucks May Hit The Road Sooner Than You Think
- 5 years ago
Business Insider reports that the trucking industry has seen a surge in package volumes while facing a driver shortage. Dwindling driver supply makes it difficult for companies to meet demands in an efficient way. Platooning, a semi-autonomous driving program in which trucks use sensors and vehicle-to-vehicle communication to travel at high speeds in proximity to one another is a technology that experts believe may help solve some of the industry's issues.