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.

Fred Andersky demonstrates the Bendix Volvo Active Driver Assist feature in a stationary vehicle braking scenario.

Rhode Island’s truck-only toll plan may have received the go-ahead from the Federal Highway Administration, but the battle over RhodeWorks isn’t finished.

Last but not least, Anna Basham earned her commercial driver license on her fourth try, becoming the seventh of seven CDL or Bust students to complete the program. Interview with David Elfin of Transport Topics; more at CDLorBust.com

The ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of the exhibit hall on Oct. 2, 2016 for ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition. (Joseph Terry/Transport Topics)

Teddy Flener Jr. talks with TT's David Elfin about finally passing his CDL exam. More at CDLorBust.com.