A Volvo Autonomous Solutions truck is seen at Aurora South Dallas Terminal in Palmer, Texas. Desiree Rios for NPR
Desiree Rios for NPR
The American economy depends on truckers. Their big rigs ferry food, fuel and countless other goods around the country. But it’s also a dangerous and exhausting job, simultaneously stressful and monotonous.
“I say it’s the last honest job,” says Aaron Isaacs, a truck driver in California. “Because you come out here and you earn your money.”
Technology is promising to transform this industry. New driver-assistance features are meant to make the job safer and less demanding. But