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title: "Driverless trucks: What’s the hype about?"
description: "Driverless trucks: What's the hype about? | GTI Group"
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# [Driverless trucks: What’s the hype about?](https://www.thegtigroup.com/blog/ground/driverless-trucks-whats-the-hype-about/)

 Written by [Ohmer Belma](https://www.thegtigroup.com/blog/author/ohmer-belma) | Mar 9, 2020 6:27:00 PM

“I’m a strong proponent of proven truck technology and have invested in advanced systems to protect our drivers, the public and freight. But when it comes to driverless vehicles, I see causes for concern, especially in the areas of infrastructure, training, governance and technology. What’s more, the self-driving chatter is drowning out other, more relevant conversations with immediate impact on the supply chain.

Here’s why I advocate hitting the brakes on the rush to embrace driverless technologies”. Brian Fielkow, CEO of Jetco Delivery said in his latest **Freighwaves** article

[Read for more information](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/driverless-trucks-blinded-by-the-hype)

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