Not really
Can that robot change a flat tire?
I cost my company probably a hundred thousand dollars a year in wages, insurance, and liability alone
Probably if you wanted one for that purpose
I can change one on my car, I dont know the first thing about diesel mechanics
But they're not charging your battery or doing maintenance on you or calibrating you so you can see the road clearly
You do that yourself
No I dont
The shop does
The company doesn't take you home and plug you in
They don't have to pay a guy to carry you when you're asleep
Thats more an argument for automation than against
The robot has none of the needs I do
And can run 24/7 aside from fueling and maintenance
The amount of maintenance and infrastructure required for a self-driving truck is greater than having a diesel engine with four wheels and a guy at the helm.
Especially with accidents, freight damage, etc
Are you sure they're not telling you this to scare you>
One accident can cost a company millions
No
Because I did research into being an owner operator
If what you're saying is true, and you are a trucker, you are the #1 most vital aspect of the entire economy.
And learned what costs I myself would be required to pay from a friend who is an owner operator
You are the least replacable person in the system.
But I am replaceable
A robot ran a load from phoenix to chicago accurately
Nothing would get to Walmart or any store without you
Not to mention
Thing about the exponential advance of technology
Take cell phones for instance
Think of where we were 5-10 years ago vs now
They could clear up a few humdrum routes, but having an AI truck navigate traffic and not be a retarded GPS is not going to replace all truckers.
I am smart hence why I am getting my degree in cybersecurity
Just mot
Most
The truckers replaced the trains, and the trains replaced the wagon trails, but those all needed people to function.
Particularly long haul guys
You still have to have some guys run in cities because you cant trust robots to navigate cities
But that eliminates alot of jobs
Trucks havent replaced trains
Trains carry many millions of tons more freight than trucks every day
