Five states pursue rule changes to accommodate truck platooning

Measures in statehouses around the country would revise rules on the use of autonomous large vehicles, and other changes to accommodate driver-assistive truck platooning technology. Advocates say truck platooning saves fuel, reduces traffic congestion and improves highway safety. KentuckyOne Kentucky House bill would amend the state’s requirement for truck platooning. The state authorizes truck platooning. MississippiBills in the Mississippi House and Senate would revise truck platooning rules.