Autonomous Trucks
SAE International defines six levels of driving automation: SAE Level 0 through SAE Level 5. SAE Level 4 and 5 vehicles may not even have pedals or steering wheels. Questions include:Should the agency require motor carriers to notify the FMCSA before operating a vehicle in interstate commerce without a human driver? What data should the FMCSA collect and retain regarding Level 4 or 5 Automated Driving Systems (ADS)-equipped CMVs used in interstate transportation? Should Level 4 or 5 ADS-equipped CMVs be subject to pretrip inspection requirements for their mechanical and ADS components?