California is stuck in neutral on autonomous trucking

California once led the nation in autonomous vehicle (AV) innovation. It was among the first states to test and deploy robotaxis, unlocking a new transportation option that’s safer, greener, and more accessible. In a state with some of the deadliest roads in the country, California was wise to embrace AVs, which, in study after study, consistently outperform human drivers on safety.
But when it comes to autonomous trucking, California policymakers have repeatedly pumped the brakes.&nb