U.S. Postal Service Testing Self-Driving Trucks
May 21, 2019 3:01PM CDT
- A big test for the self-driving truck industry is beginning this week, courtesy of the U.S. Postal Service.
- The USPS will be transporting mail between Phoenix and Dallas via self-driving trucks from the San Diego-based company TuSimple.
- Each of the 5 round trips will span 2,100 miles and 45 hours of driving. A driver and an engineer will ride along in the vehicle for safety purposes.
- The USPS says the program is aimed at improving safety and service, reducing emissions, and saving money.
- How far away are we from self-driving vehicles being commonplace? Do you trust them or does the technology need to improve?
