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Caldrac · 07-14-2019, 09:28 AM

(07-14-2019, 09:21 AM)homebiscuit Wrote:
(07-14-2019, 09:13 AM)Caldrac Wrote: I work in that industry to an extent. My only question really is do you have any family? Like a S/O and kids? The number one complaint I here is just the constant being away from family, etc. Pay is good depending on where you cut your teeth at. You may even be able to do a lot of local running depending on where you live as well.

As far as flsprtsgod's take on robots taking over the industry? I don't think it could flat out take it all over but depending on the type of consignee it could happen. We still see tons of drivers gaining fees for layovers, waiting time, lumper fees, counting and other driver related assistance being needed. Even if the truck was automated you would still have some type of asset involved with it.

There's a good chance though we'll see some type of shifting around with companies looking to maximize as much profit as possible. An automated truck with a consignee willing to off load it with no driver assistance being needed would save that company a ton of money in the long run since it's a physical body no longer needing to be accounted for with insurance, base salary, sick time, paid vacation time, etc.

It's inevitable.Personally, I can't wait for Maximum Overdrive to become a real thing!

Until it’s a solidly proven technology, liability insurance is going to be astronomical.

That as well. It'll be a work in progress for sure. I know everyone has their thoughts and opinions regarding Tesla's advancements with automation but you're right. It's a lot easier said than done. The first time one of those automated trucks goes haywire and causes a 10+ car pile up with deaths occurring on the highway the public will be furious.

We're seeing an amplified effort being made in this field. I don't get the fascination with it to be honest. I get the need for greed with the techies out there on the West Coast but you're essentially rocking the boat of humanity every time a breakthrough is made. I just hope some of these people realize they're going down a path that could very well sell out humanity.

Anyway... trying to avoid hijacking this thread.

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