Predicting How Autonomous Trucks Will Impact Shippers

When cost and service needs are met, shippers will rely on autonomous vehicles for their customers.

September 10, 2018

Autonomous trucks (ATs) are barreling down on the transportation industry, and you’ve probably heard about all of the benefits they’ll bring: better safety on the roads, more efficiency for transportation companies and the solution to chronic driver shortages.

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