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Sponsored primarily by Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.), the SAFE Drivers Act is meant to guarantee commercial drivers have a proficient understanding of English.

The programmable digital vision system, powered by a Qualcomm chipset and an Nvidia processor, combines vision technology, AI-powered edge computing and cloud-based management.

The autonomous cars wouldn’t be allowed to operate unless a human safety operator is inside the vehicle and able to intervene, according to the proposed ordinance.

Compensation is the top concern among professional drivers in 2025, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual survey of trucking industry participants.

“If we have to have a steering wheel, it can have a steering wheel and pedals,” Robyn Denholm, the chair of Tesla’s board of directors, told Bloomberg News in an interview Oct. 28.

Eventually the goal is to use Nvidia’s more advanced DRIVE AV platform, which includes a sensor suite of cameras, radar and lidar, to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicle capabilities.

As part of the collaboration, Stellantis will be among the first automakers to deliver at least 5,000 Nvidia-powered robotaxis for Uber’s operations in the U.S. and internationally.

Members of America's Road Team — known as captains — are selected for their exemplary safety records and commitment to trucking. VTNA has sponsored the program since 2002.

Trucking is embracing artificial intelligence to reduce costs and improve safety, but company leaders warn that carriers must balance efficiency gains against legitimate concerns.

The autonomous trucks will be manufactured at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley production plant in Dublin, Va. The first batch was built there in the final quarter of 2024.