Panel Discussion: Demystifying the Autonomous Truck Landscape - The Facts, Half-Truths, and Science Fiction
Tracks: Operations, Safety & Compliance
As self-driving truck developers move forward with pilot deployments and continue to lay the groundwork for broader commercialization, there remain a myriad of questions around the realities, benefits, and concerns about autonomous trucks. The heavy anticipation for a surge in autonomous trucks in the next 10 years is heavily driven by a number of factors, ranging from the ability to accommodate a growing volume of freight that is stymied by the aging of the current long-haul driver pool and relatively low interest in OTR professional driver opportunities by younger people.
Executive thought leaders involved in autonomous trucking share perspectives on how for-hire and private fleets are starting to add robotic tractors to their fleets for near-future application. Attend this session to:
Gain insight as to the current state of this emerging technology – including the opportunities, challenges, and concerns for the North American commercial truck market
Understand the benefits of autonomous trucking technology – and how it could help to address the shortage of professional truck drivers
Hear from industry insiders about current pilot programs, test programs, and use cases involving this new technology
Learn how women can help to advance this technology, along with opportunities and implications for female professionals in today’s trucking industry
