"I believe in technology providing more jobs for all of us, so I think it's a good thing with trucking. You ask any trucking company what their biggest problem is, it's usually the drivers. It's finding drivers, it's keeping drivers and it's keeping them safe and keeping them out of accidents. Those things are all, with automated trucks and driverless trucks, are easier to deal with."
"Make no mistake: this is just the beginning of Teamsters California's fight for good jobs and safety on our roads. The DMV's decision to rush forward with driverless heavy-duty trucks is reckless, and we will use every tool necessary to stop it - including taking this fight to the courts."
"We are encouraged to see a regulatory path being established for autonomous freight in California and look forward to working with lawmakers on the safe deployment of autonomous trucking across the state."
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has authorized the testing of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles, including semi-trucks. Supporters, like William Hall, believe this technology can address driver shortages and improve safety. However, Teamsters California has criticized the decision, calling it reckless and pledging to fight against it. Aurora, a company testing self-driving trucks, anticipates significant growth in the autonomous trucking market, projecting 170,000 self-driving trucks on U.S. roads by 2035. The company is optimistic about regulatory developments in California for safe deployment.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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