Truckers weigh in on their comfort, their safety, and autonomous trucks

We asked company drivers, “Which of the following truck/equipment features are important to you? That compares to 61% of drivers in the 35-54 bracket and 54% of drivers 55 and older. Few developments in heavy-duty trucks have been as profound or as controversial as autonomous trucks, ones that, simply put, drive themselves. Company drivers and leased owner-operators – 61% each – said they did not think autonomous trucks would never be widely deployed. And, 15% of company drivers and 20% of o-o’s think drivers' days are numbered.