SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers, union leaders and truck drivers are trying to steer Democratic Gov.
Gavin Newsom toward signing into law a proposal that could save jobs as self-driving trucks are tested for their safety on the roads.
Businesses say self-driving trucks would help them transport transport products more efficiently in the future.
In Phoenix, companies have tested self-driving trucks on highways and to deliver mail through a partnership with the U.S.
There are about 200,000 commercial truck drivers in California, according to Teamsters officials.
Persons:
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Locations:
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