Teamsters Say States Should Have Role in Autonomous Truck Policy

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said federal regulation of autonomous vehicles shouldn’t preempt state actions governing self-driving trucks.

They released a three-page policy proposal on the eve of a US House hearing on automation in the trucking industry. The Teamsters don’t want federal lawmakers to take any actions that undermine hard-won victories at the state level.

“Hundreds of thousands of Teamsters turn a key for a living, so we are fiercely committed to working with Congress and federal regulators to get AV policy right,” said Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien, in a press release. “Strong federal AV policies must prioritize ...