Bill would require FMCSA to grant autonomous trucks exemptions from 'human-specific requirements' like hours-of-service rules

Bill would require FMCSA to grant autonomous trucks exemptions from 'human-specific requirements' like hours-of-service rules

A California lawmaker has introduced “landmark” legislation that would establish a “federal framework” over states that restrict driverless trucks and update federal regulations to exempt fully automated trucks from “human-specific requirements” like hours-of-service rules. This week, California Rep. Vince Fong introduced the Autonomous Mobility Ensuring Regulation, Innovation, Commerce, and Advancement Driving Reliability in Vehicle Efficiency …