Imagine a world where truck drivers don’t drive. Instead, they pilot. Autonomous trucks, a newcomer in the breed of self-driven vehicles, may well have a stake in the future of the trucking industry.

Truck drivers have enough on their plate already — so much that, at times they neglect to take care of themselves properly when it comes to their own health. The physical and mental wear from working 70-hour weeks can challenge even the most experienced truck drivers on any given week.

Trucking expenses can bog down companies and create a lot of unwanted stress for owners. For many trucking companies and owner-operators, there is an expectation that footing the bill for fixed costs is simply part of the job.