Annual Meetings-Emerging Trends Autonomous Trucks

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The document discusses the impact of autonomous vehicles in various industries, particularly focusing on driverless commercial trucking. It covers topics such as current usage in military, mining, and ports, as well as the benefits and challenges associated with autonomous freight. The document also highlights key companies leading the driverless trucking industry, such as Waymo, Tesla, and Embark. It mentions the regulatory changes required for autonomous vehicles and the potential barriers like public safety perception and funding. Additionally, the document explores the impacts on transportation and logistics, including cost reduction, competition with rail, and increased e-commerce. It also delves into the opportunities for the inland marine insurance market, detailing the specific insurance considerations and coverage needed for the adoption of autonomous trucks. Overall, the document showcases the potential benefits and challenges associated with the adoption of autonomous commercial trucking and provides insights into the future of this industry.

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Presented by : James Peachy and Craig Dancer, Marsh

Keywords

autonomous vehicles

driverless commercial trucking

industries impact

military usage

mining applications

ports utilization

benefits and challenges

driverless trucking companies

regulatory changes

transportation logistics