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“The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the national economy’s dependence on trucking. From paper towels and pinto beans to ventilators and vaccines, the lifeblood of American commerce and, increasingly, health, lies in the millions of 18-wheelers traversing this country’s highways.
Autonomous trucks could lead to the most fundamental reshaping of that system since the building of the interstate highway network in the middle of the last century. The potential shift presents tremendous challenges as well as opportunities for players at every stage of the value chain. And those that prepare for that future now—including by planning for a just and fulfilling future for drivers—have a chance to remake one of the foundations of the American economy.”