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Not sure about the US, but in the UK and EU drivers have a limited number of hours they can drive per day. When the clock runs out, they have to stop. That won'

Not sure about the US, but in the UK and EU drivers have a limited number of hours they can drive per day. When the clock runs out, they have to stop. That won't be the case with self driving vehicles as they won't get tired. I would think this alone would revolutionize the logistics industry, without any other factors.

falcolas 10y ago
The US also has limits, but you can go a long ways in 11 hours. And when a load really needs to get moved, you can get up to 22 hours with tandem drivers. The cost of drivers in relation to the value of the cargo being moved is usually a rounding error.
- noir-york 10y ago
  Value of cargo only impacts the insurance. Transport doesn't charge by cargo value but by distance, weight / volume, and how quickly you want it to go from A to B.
  - tkxxx7 10y ago
    The trucking companies themselves stand to save the most money, initially.