Why driverless trucks won’t be taking over highways just yet

Driverless trucks with artificial intelligence on board could dramatically change the landscape of freight shipping. A few companies have begun testing early models on some limited routes in Texas and California. Simulations of automated fleets show the potential benefits of the technology: The vehicles could improve safety, enhance fuel economy, and lessen transit times. Truck makers and operators still have to solve some major issues, however, including how automated trucks will operate in...