I’m Not Gonna Let Some Fancy Computer Take My Place

Zubair

02.13.2025

I agree with you. I like that technology is advancing so much, it has its advantages, but a lot of people will be out of work. There are all sorts of situations during transportation, and I'm not sure an autonomous truck could deal with it without us.

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Benedict

02.13.2025

I don't see anything wrong with that. The industry is facing a serious driver shortage right now, and the introduction of autonomous trucks will only have a positive impact on the situation. It will be much faster and more efficient

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Mercado

02.13.2025

There are pros and cons to this. Most of the accidents happen due to human factor, driver's mistakes and inattention and so on. But on the other hand, only an experienced driver can handle some difficulties on the roads.

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Krishan

02.13.2025

Replacing drivers with autonomous trucks will lead to mass unemployment. Thousands of families will be left without an income, and no one cares. These changes only benefit some people and big companies.

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Valencia

02.13.2025

Those who say that the driver сan make a mistake and the autonomous is not - this is complete nonsense! Technology also fails and we have witnessed it many times. What if there is an emergency on the road or just a road repair? How autonomous is gonna solve the problem?

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Levine

02.12.2025

This is a disaster for the industry. We're already losing jobs, losing control, and no one can guarantee that autonomous truck systems will work perfectly 100% of the time.

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Dillon

02.12.2025

Imagine what a major breakthrough this would be in the industry! This would greatly improve efficiency. The driver can be tired, sick, sleepy, etc. A lot of accidents happen because of this. Yes, the truck can also have a technical failure, but this happens super rarely.

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Mccarthy

02.12.2025

Of course it will have a negative impact on people, they will lose their jobs. But let's look on the bright side. It will reduce the number of accidents, it will help reduce delivery times. Maybe in time, transportation companies will find a solution that will help solve the problem of laying off drivers.

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Mckenzie

02.11.2025

Ok, it will increase efficiency, but what about the loss of jobs for thousands of drivers? How many cdl schools will be closed due to this? It's basically the end for such a valuable profession.

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Bryant

02.11.2025

Some see autonomous trucks as a huge advancement, others see them as a threat to jobs. Technology is always changing the labor market, but the question is how to adapt to this so that no one will be out of work. As a driver, I'm worried, because I've spent many years working for a transportation company.

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Sutton

02.11.2025

I've been a driver for over 20 years. It's a difficult job at times, but I love it. I have seen different things on the roads, many unpredictable situations. And I am definitely convinced that only a person knows how to avoid that type of danger on the road.

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Zach

02.10.2025

The future of transport is gonna be interesting. Roads will be very safe once it’s all automated and managed by a central node that can plan every route , speed and direction to avoid or at least minimise congestion. But you can’t have human in the mix. We are way too random and chaotic.

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Hill

02.10.2025

I don't think we can avoid such major changes. I think drivers need to think about their future now, so that they don't get unemployed later. I quit my job a year ago, because I realized that big corporations will implement them sooner or later.

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Willow

02.10.2025

More trucks means more damage/road degradation, more traffic (which causes more pollution), and inflates the space needed for logistics and movement of goods.

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Ellie-May

02.09.2025

I read that more than 1.5 million people will be out of work if companies still decide to make these changes. My husband has been a driver for over 30 years and he is proud of his job. I really hope that our government will take some measures to save this profession.

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Archibald

02.09.2025

Stopping technical progress is stupid. The fact that we're automating jobs is great. It saves lives, saves the environment, makes our lives more pleasant But we'll have to adapt to a world where physical jobs are no longer necessary.

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Eva Johnson / Customer Support

02.09.2025

Drivers who will be out of work will now be able to retrain and, for example, monitor the movement of trucks, follow their route to minimize risks on the roads.

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Leach

02.08.2025

How do we know that autonomous trucks are much safer than drivers? All these statistics are useless, because there are still a lot of drivers on the road, and that's the only reason why the statistics are so positive.

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Mann

02.08.2025

Transportation company owners should think about why there is such a low demand for the profession. The answer is very simple. Most companies have abysmal working conditions. Low wages, not enough days off, difficult working hours. This is what needs to be worked on, not just replacing drivers.

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Arnold

02.08.2025

I don't know how long we have until full implementation, but I think it's too late to fix it. Companies don't care how many people will be out of work, because they only think about how to increase their revenue and reduce their costs.

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Daugherty

02.07.2025

Can't hackers just hack into the trucks systems, and gain full access to the controls? Then what kind of security are we talking about!

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Bond

02.07.2025

Although I have recently started driving, I am worried about the future of my profession. I often discuss this issue with other truckers, everyone is very concerned, no one wants to lose their job.

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Bill

02.07.2025

I swear, we are in for some very tough times. Companies don't realize how important drivers are in this industry, how much depends on them. The development of technology and the emergence of autonomous trucks threatens the future of the entire profession.

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Sherman

02.07.2025

I don't like what is happening in the world, these technologies will soon put us all out of work. There are robots in supermarkets instead of cashiers, autonomous trucks instead of drivers. The world is going crazy!

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Franklin

02.07.2025

Personally, I doubt the reliability of autonomous vehicle technologies, the systems can fail in the most inappropriate situations. We don’t know how driverless trucks will behave in bad weather conditions, on slippery roads or in urban conditions with dense traffic. Yes, the driver is not perfect, but I trust them more.

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Spencer

02.06.2025

Let's imagine a situation. There is an accident involving an unmanned truck. Who will be responsible for what happened? The main disadvantage of unmanned trucks is their high dependence on the internet and GPS systems. If communication fails, the autonomous system will be helpless, and the consequences can be unpredictable.

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Allen

02.06.2025

I fear that the introduction of driverless trucks will disrupt the usual conditions of work and life. These machines require new rules and infrastructure, and changes can affect the economy and social processes.

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Rory

02.06.2025

Just imagine the economic damage this will cause? Driver training schools will be closed, huge unemployment, small and medium-sized businesses will be closed. Only companies will benefit, because they will cut their costs, and they don't think about the rest.

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Horn

02.06.2025

Don't get me wrong, but I see drivers breaking the rules all too often, which leads to serious accidents. I want our roads to be safer. And if autonomous trucks can solve this problem, I'll be happy.

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Ashwin Cameron

02.05.2025

Why is everyone so negative? Does everyone really like working 12 hours a day for minimum wage? Maybe with technology we can solve this issue. I don't want to work like a slave all day just to feed myself.

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Willis

02.05.2025

Technological advances are threatening jobs right now. Many businesses are already practicing this in factories, stores, farmers replaced by automated machines. This technological war between countries will not lead to anything good.

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Frank / Support NJ4Y

02.05.2025

Many people are worried only about losing their jobs. But in fact, the development of autonomous transport technologies will contribute to the creation of new jobs in the field of development and maintenance. That is, all the drivers who lost their jobs will be able to simply retrain and do maintenance.

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Mcgrath

02.04.2025

I feel the same way you do, man. Me and my brother have been working for the company for 8 years. Thanks to my job I have traveled all over America, met a lot of great people, I love my job and I don't want to do anything else than this.

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Carlo

02.04.2025

Trucks will not solve the problems of the global economy, but will only deepen social inequality by destroying the jobs of the drivers who make up the majority of the transportation industry.

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Mitchel

02.03.2025

I always see discussions on various forums about this topic. I think that fully autonomous vehicles in the near future is a pipe dream that will probably not happen in our lifetime. It's starting to look like the companies developing this technology haven't been able to deliver on their promises, and the investment funds are drying up.

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Harley Carter

02.02.2025

It’s going to be a long time for autonomous vehicles to be effective and safe. The infrastructure they need is billions of dollars away. It’s certainly not going to happen in my lifetime.

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Schwartz

02.02.2025

The future is now! There are already automated trucks on the road in some European and I think Asian countries as well. They have limited use but the point is that just like so many other industries, they are looking to replace human workers for any number of reasons. Most of them financial.

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Brodie

02.01.2025

I'm not a truck driver, but I really think autonomous trucks will make transportation a lot better. Self-driving cars have proven themselves to be substantially safer than human-driven vehicles. For examle: Tesla cars have been involved in just 6 fatal accidents over 2 billion miles driven on AutoPilot versus 12.5 fatal accidents per billion miles for human drivers.

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Shepard

02.01.2025

We are far better than computers at jobs that require all senses or instincts. And if it ever gets to a point that computers out do us in those fields I’m afraid company have created a monster that we may soon realize does not need us anyway. Unfortunately some people dont take this situation serious.

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Shaun

02.01.2025

Don't worry too much about this right now, autonomous trucks are still in the testing process. But of course it will be very profitable for companies: the shipping from one city to another would be at a low cost and on time, because the trucks would be running 24 hours a day without stopping for gas or food.

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Fry

02.01.2025

Сompany developers are working hard because they see how much money they can make. But, in reality, the developers have never been in a truck and have no clue about what the job entails. I believe completely autonomous trucks with no driver will never run on public roads.

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Joseph

02.01.2025

I hate this idea. I know the argument is that human drivers cause accidents, but it is BAD drivers cause accidents. So why not take the bad drivers off the road? If you have a bad driving record take their license and don’t let them drive!

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Valdez

02.01.2025

Who’s going to pump the gas? Who’s going to fix the truck if it breaks down? Who’s going to want undefended robot trucks full of their valuable cargo cruising on the road at night in the city?

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Ahmad

02.01.2025

Yes that is the goal. But it is still going to be a while before it fully takes place. The technology is here. But it is not 100 percent safe yet. The truck stops are already set up for them for fueling purposes. And they are being tested in the real world.

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Huw

01.29.2025

Come on, there is no reason for such panic. Professional truck drivers will retire, a few will pick other professions while they’re still young. This will happen organically, because autonomous vehicles won’t be the norm for all tasks starting now. They’ll take over the simple long haul routes first, then increasingly more complex city delivery ones. Truck drivers will still be around throughout, there will be just fewer of them.

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Cunningham

01.29.2025

It is obvious that a “self-driving” truck will need a driver. Even with all the sensors and technology in the world, it can’t really properly inspect itself. It can’t back up to a loading dock, and also it can’t fuel or recharge itself.

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Otis

01.29.2025

Personally, I don’t think it’s going to happen as soon as everyone is thinking or hoping. As a driver with a lot of experience, I know that my job is much more difficult than just driving a truck. The driver has to solve various problems on the roads or in warehouses, check and repair the truck’s faults, and so on.

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Russell

01.27.2025

AI is likely to replace truck drivers in the future, but i think human truck drivers will still be needed for some time. Autonomous trucks could be more efficient, safer, and less expensive to operate than standard ones. However, there are challenges that need to be addressed before AI can fully replace truck drivers. The timeline for the replacement of truck drivers by AI will depend on the development of AI technology, the cost of AI-powered trucks and the regulations.

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Kian

01.27.2025

Look. Have you ever thought about how many other professions have already disappeared or are on the verge of disappearing due to the development of technology? New technologies create new opportunities, new jobs. It hurts some people and helps others. The only thing that many need to understand is that the world has always been changing and will always be changing.

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Contreras

01.27.2025

Of course, an autonomous truck can deliver cargo quickly and efficiently on the highway, but it's much more tricky on local roads. The driver can better navigate if there is ice on the roads or bad weather. I think it will take at least another 10 years to create the infrastructure and other conditions for this.

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Umar

01.27.2025

Usually if something is wrong with the truck, as a driver i can always get out and inspect the truck for some damage or leaking. Let's imagine that an autonomous truck has some kind of breakdown, the truck will simply stop driving, since there is no driver who could find the problem and solve it.

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Ben

01.27.2025

We don’t have the infrastructure. And there is no money to create a dedicated pathway for autonomous trucks. As a driver i am not ready to give up on my job and let them take it from me.

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Hebert

01.25.2025

Is the introduction of autonomous trucks beneficial for everyone? No. While this may mean lower costs for large companies, it may pose a survival threat for small carriers.

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Ross

01.25.2025

I think this topic does not need our comments. It will happen anyway, possibly in the very near future. Many professions will lose their significance, not only drivers.For large transportation companies, autonomous trucks may be cost-effective, but it will create monopolies that will control the entire market, leaving small businesses outside.

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Mahoney

01.25.2025

That makes me so sad, really. Unfortunately, only mega companies will benefit from this. No one cares about the opinion of ordinary people, small and medium business owners. I don’t understand why many truckers don’t take the problem seriously.

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Camacho

01.22.2025

My advice to all drivers to take this issue more seriously. It will happen anyway, you just need to be prepared for it. You can always get new skills, this way you will be more valuable and competitive.

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