What’s the difference between automation and autonomous? Bendix’s Fred Andersky draws the distinction.

Audience members share their reactions and open questions after attending TT's MCE panel, "Autonomous Platooning and Trucking: How Soon? How Disruptive?" on Oct. 4, 2016, in Las Vegas. Read more at bit.ly/TTPanel1010

The complete presentation of Transport Topics' panel on "Autonomous Platooning and Trucking: How Soon? How Disruptive?" from the 2016 Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Oct. 4, 2016. Read more at bit.ly/TTPanel1010

Fred Andersky of Bendix joins TT's Neil Abt and Seth Clevenger for a high-level look at autonomous trucking in this month's LiveOnWeb. Read more at bit.ly/TT-LOW1019

Fred Andersky of Bendix joins TT's Neil Abt and Seth Clevenger for a high-level look at autonomous trucking in this month's LiveOnWeb. Read more at bit.ly/TT-LOW1019

Panelists discuss liability in an accident during the "Autonomous Trucking: How Soon? How Disruptive?" panel at ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas Oct. 4, 2016.

Josh Switkes of Peloton explains the platooning concept in this excerpt from the "Autonomous Trucking: How Soon? How Disruptive?" panel at ATA's 2016 Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas Oct. 4, 2016.

Many years from now, "None of the new trucks will have a cab on them -- it just doesn't make sense," Otto co-founder Anthony Levandowski says in this excerpt from "Autonomous Trucking: How Soon? How Disruptive?" panel at #MCEVegas.

America's Road Team Captain Paul Savill describes his experience with an active braking system and other safety features in this interview with Transport Topics Editorial Director Neil Abt. (Joseph Terry/Transport Topics)

Here's a demonstration of how two trucks connect wirelessly to begin platooning.