Robots are key players in manufacturing these days, but they’ve got a long way to go before they become a major factor in trucking around Minneapolis, MN.
Even so, the rise of the robots is a concern for workers in general when you figure a high percentage of job losses in manufacturing over the past decade or so can be credited to automation.
But can the skill and knowledge it takes to guide a big rig locally or across several states be mastered by an autopilot and some global positioning gear? A successful 120-mile experimental delivery of a truckload of beer last fall was good news for supporters of the technology, although the trip was all highway miles and a driver did ride along, just in case.
Yet as sophisticated as they might be right now, self-driving systems still can’t compensate for all the physical tasks and judgment calls an average driver must make to ensure their cargo arrives on time, in the right location, and is guided safely to a dock for unloading.
To sum it up in a few words, its job security for an estimated 3.5 million truck drivers across the United States. Given those hurdles, it could be a long time before the safety, legal, and even cultural resistance to having driver-less vehicles on the nation’s roadways making deliveries is overcome. Just gathering the testing data to prove the safety of automated systems compared to today’s industry standards could take an estimated 10 years or longer.
This is why Bay & Bay Transportation relies on its drivers to offer an extra advantage when it comes to safety and reliability. Operators are behind the wheel of late model trucks and they enjoy several hauling options around the Minneapolis area. There are also other incentives like competitive medical and benefit plans for both local and longer route drivers across the United States and into Canada.
Automated trucking may offer greater safety and other advantages someday. For those who depend on quality and prompt delivery today, you can count on Bay & Bay Transportation. We have experience on Minneapolis and have put in countless miles on highways nationwide. Call (888) 801-3026, or visit our web page for more details and more information about how you can join our growing team.