Self-Driving Trucks to Hit U.S. Roads This Year

Autonomous vehicles by Aurora Innovation are set to begin freight operations on Interstate 45, promising enhanced safety and efficiency.

Aurora Innovation plans to deploy 20 driverless trucks on Interstate 45 between Dallas and Houston later this year.
Public concerns persist over safety, despite company claims of superior safety features like advanced sensors.
Federal and state regulations remain minimal, placing the onus on companies to ensure the safety of autonomous trucks.
Aurora's trucks have already covered over 1 million miles in tests, with human safety drivers present to mitigate risks.
The deployment could address the truck driver shortage but also raises concerns about the future employment of human drivers.