How will automation affect the trucking industry?

In December the Obama White House issued a report estimating nearly all truck, delivery, and taxi jobs will be automated, meaning some 3.1 million could lose their jobs.

Last year, Budweiser made its first delivery with a self-driving truck made by the company Otto.

How will Minnesotans be affected by these technology changes?

President of the Minnesota Trucking Association, John Hausladen and economic and political sociologist Steve Viscelli discussed the impact automation will have on the trucking industry.

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