The American economy depends on truckers. Technology is promising to transform this industry with new driver-assistance ...

“Automation in trucking demands a managed and just transition.” —Steve Cotton, General Secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation. (Photo: Daimler AG) A new joint report issued by ...

Companies are testing autonomous big rigs on highways in Texas right now. The goal is to replace human truck drivers for at least some routes.

SAN FRANCISCO — Millions of Americans make a living by driving trucks, delivery vans, taxis and ride-hailing cars. When technology takes the wheel, what will happen to their livelihoods? That question ...

What incredibly important profession combines horrible hours, bad pay, and a poor lifestyle? Truck driving. This is a job that destroys so many lives that it could soon become unsustainable. Here’s ...

There are more than 1.6 million truck drivers in the U.S., some of whom travel 2,000 to 3,000 miles a week. The industry is growing in response to increased demand for shipping and delivery, but a ...