Self-Driving Trucks Focus of Senate Commerce Committee Hearing Wednesday

Self-driving trucks and economic benefits will be the focus of a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Wednesday, the panel said in a news release. Witnesses include Navistar CEO Troy Clarke; Col. Scott Hernandez, who heads the Colorado State Patrol; National Safety Council CEO Deborah Hersman; and American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear. The release said lawmakers are discussing whether to include trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles in self-driving vehicle legislation. The House unanimously passed via voice vote autonomous vehicle legislation Wednesday, as expected, (see 1709060035). The 10 a.m. hearing will be in 253 Russell.