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Some States are Taking Legal Action to Restrict Autonomous Trucks

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Washington, D.C. — State legislatures are moving to curb the rollout of driverless freight haulers, with lawmakers in Indiana and New York introducing bills that would force a qualified human behind the wheel of automated tractor-trailers. The push marks a direct legislative response to rapidly advancing autonomous technology that currently operates under varying state exemptions.

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Mike Carlson
Former OTR driver with 22 years behind the wheel. Now covers regulatory news and driver advocacy.