Will Technology Destroy Logistics Companies?

[SunsetBengal]

(12-23-2017, 10:06 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: Very true. AI learns from its mistakes also. I seen some pretty interesting stuff regarding AI. Not scary, but encouraging IMO. As some fear drivers may not be needed in the future, although I can't realistically see it happening in my lifetime, it would be a plus. Although, the shock to the economy of now unskilled workers would be difficult on the economy. Drivers are a good asset today but many have become very needy and demanding. In some ways that's understood because some have been abused by the industry for so long. However, the new ELD mandate which took effect 12-18 has removed the capabilities of log book falsification and has leveled the playing field. You no longer will have "super drivers." You know, the ones that make miracles happen? Basically because they are no longer able to do so. 

The ELD mandate makes the self driving truck all the more enticing to owners of larger companies. Having a successful fleet of these would be like having team drivers in every truck. On paper, that's going to be huge to revenue generation. 

I'll bet that the amphetamine dealers are crying about that..  

Not to just come off as a smartass, my Father in Law is a driver. He works for Linde, and hauls fuels and such. I fully understand that the scrutiny that a modern driver is put under, compared to the lore of days gone by. He's a lifer, and also teaches new drivers the ropes. He was explaining that most, even if they come from fairly reputable companies, can't or won't work for them. Between the ELD and the cab cam, most refuse to do it, despite the great pay.