Self-Driving Trucks Poised to Hit Texas Roads by 2023, Bringing Promise and Concerns of Supply Chain Upheaval
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Major companies like Aurora Innovation and Kodiak Robotics plan to launch fully autonomous semi-trucks on Texas highways by the end of 2023.
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The advent of self-driving trucks could massively disrupt supply chains and the trucking industry through lower costs and fewer human limitations.
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Safety and job loss concerns have led some states to ban autonomous trucks, but most allow them; the federal government has moved slowly on regulations.
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By default, companies can test driverless vehicles anywhere in the U.S. unless states explicitly prohibit them.
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Industry veterans and unions worry about catastrophe risks and widespread unemployment, but studies suggest job losses may be limited as new roles are created.