Automation is nothing new. It has taken over key manufacturing processes for years, as well as many of the things people take for granted, like self-checkouts at the grocery store. But in the transportation realm, this idea — which was once met with apathy by many — has taken the industry by storm in the last few years.

In the Class 8 world, Daimler Truck has taken the reins and is moving at a quickening pace to reach through the different levels of autonomous driving. Recently, the OEM announced the development of a scalable autonomous truck platform suited for SAE Level 4 autonomous driving.

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