Cost savings
Self-driving trucks will be operated through software, which will allow faster driving and getting closer to other vehicles using them as the wind shields.
The trucks will be hooked together with electromagnetic sensors. According to the Verge, this convoy driving will use 10 percent less fuel.
Same thing was stated at Freightliner video presentation, where they explained how the platoon system works.
Drivers Keep the Wheels
Current solutions are not replacing the drivers. A driver will control the wheel whenever he wants to, including the time when automatic driving is turned on.
Autopilot would replace the driver on the long boring routes, while he or she takes some rest.
When it comes to managers of trucking companies, they should keep putting all efforts in keeping drivers and finding the new ones.
“Chances are, if you are a company waiting around for driverless trucks, and not focusing on getting more drivers, and paying them more and making them happy, you’re going to be out of a business”
