The Road to Autonomy

India Herdman , Senior Manager, Policy Affairs,  Consumer Technology Association  (CTA) joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the current state of autonomous vehicle / truck policy and why a National Autonomous Vehicle Framework will unlock economic growth in the U.S.  The conversation begins by examining the current state of autonomous vehicle...

Dive into the cutting-edge world of warehouse automation as  Josip Cesic , CEO & Co-Founder,  Gideon  joined The Road to Autonomy Founder  Grayson Brulte  to discuss the current state and future of this rapidly evolving market.  During the conversation they discuss how AI and robotics are revolutionizing supply chain operations, particularly in the realm of ...

Dr. Matt Markel, Business Leader, Radar & Autonomy Expert with experience at Waymo and in the defense industry joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the NHTSA mandate requiring AEB (automatic emergency braking) systems in all new light vehicles by 2029 and what impact this mandate will have on the development of autonomous vehicles. While the mandate does...

Joanna Buttler , Head of the Global Autonomous Technology Group,  Daimler Truck North America  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the introduction of the autonomous battery electric Freightliner eCascadia demonstrator, Daimler’s 2027 autonomous truck commercial launch and the company’s vision for the future of autonomous trucking.  2027 will...

Matt McLelland , VP of Sustainability and Innovation,  Covenant  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss why certain trucking companies aversion to risk could slow down innovation and have negative economic consequences on their businesses if they delay the rollout of autonomous trucks. This is a thought-provoking, unstructured yet insightful conversa...

Harry Campbell  aka  The Rideshare Guy  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the potential of Tesla entering the rideshare market both with human driven vehicles and autonomous vehicles.  In a wide-ranging discussion, Grayson and Harry touch on several key topics surrounding Tesla’s potential entry into the rideshare market and how t...

The skyrocketing costs of commercial vehicle insurance in the trucking industry is a pressing issue that is causing economic harm. Commercial insurance premiums rose a staggering 9.8% in Q1 2024, driven by three main factors: the proliferation of nuclear verdicts over $10 million, a shortage of experienced drivers, and inflated vehicle repair costs.  Nuclear verdicts, with an average of $33.8...

Paul Gioupis , Founder & CEO,  Zeem Solutions  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Autonomy Economy podcast to discuss the economics of electrifying commercial fleets and the current state of the electric commercial fleet market. As the global push for sustainability intensifies, the trucking industry faces immense pressure to transition towards zero-emission solutions. However,...

Aaron Ticknor , Product Manager, Large Ag Autonomy,  John Deere  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the future of autonomous tractors on farms.  Farming has remained one of humanity’s most essential endeavors since the dawn of civilization. But in the 21st century, a technological revolution is transforming traditional farming — autonomy. At...

In 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) issued guidance through their AV 3.0 framework that specifically stated that going forward, federal trucking regulations from the FMCSA will no longer assume that a commercial vehicle driver must be a human present in the vehicle. This cleared the way for self-driving trucks to operate legally, as long as they comply with existing trucking re...

Pete Bigelow , Senior Reporter,  Automotive News  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Autonomy Economy podcast to discuss Tesla’s robotaxi gamble and the prospects for Tesla to license FSD.  In this wide-ranging conversation, Grayson and Pete dive into the bold promises and ambitious plans surrounding Tesla’s bid to launch CyberCab and a robotaxi service. As Tesla prepares to u...

Josip Cesic , CEO & Co-Founder,  Gideon  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the transformation that the warehouse logistics industry is undergoing driven by an urgent need for increased efficiency and automation.  Labor shortages are rampant, with younger generations showing less interest in roles such as forklift driving. Gideon’s auton...

David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief, Bloomberg joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Autonomy Economy podcast to discuss the commercialization of autonomous vehicles and autonomous trucks.  In this insightful conversation they discuss the latest developments and prospects in the autonomous vehicle, autonomous truck and electric vehicle markets. Collectively they analyzed Tesla’s upcoming rob...

Finch Fulton , Government Affairs and Policy Advisor,  K&L Gates  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the policy and labor challenges currently facing the emerging autonomy economy.  As the development of autonomous trucks and vehicles gains momentum, it faces significant policy and labor hurdles. There are complicated policy issues that...

Dean Foreman , Chief Economist,  Texas Oil & Gas Association  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Autonomy Economy podcast to discuss the pivotal role the oil and gas plays in the global economy.  With a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, Dean provides an in-depth analysis of how geopolitical factors like the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions with Iran impact oil markets....

Ira Renfrew , Chief Product Officer, Outrider joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how Outrider is developing autonomous yard operations that improve efficiency, safety, and resiliency for warehouse operations.  Outrider has developed an innovative autonomous yard truck system that can connect and disconnect trailers autonomously using their patented Tr...

Sergey Litvinenko , Co-Founder & CEO,  Koop  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Autonomy Economy podcast how autonomy could transform insurance economics.  As autonomous vehicles and robotic automation spread across industries, a massive new risk ecosystem is emerging that will require innovative insurance solutions. In a fascinating podcast interview, Sergey Litvinenko, c...

Are you ready to go behind the scenes and uncover the secrets of the company playing a pivotal role in the future of autonomous and electric vehicles? In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the world of Applied Intuition, the Silicon Valley company partnering with automotive giants such as Porsche to develop groundbreaking software that will make self-driving cars a reality. Join us as host G...

Pete Bigelow , Senior Reporter,  Automotive News  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Autonomy Economy podcast to discuss Tesla’s data advantage and what it means to the development and commercialization of autonomous driving.  The conversation begins with Pete and Grayson discussing  Tesla FSD  (Full Self-Driving) and the advantages Tesla has with their data gatherin...

Adam Kovacevich , Founder & CEO, Chamber of Progress joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the regulatory environment for autonomous vehicles in California and what impact if passed, local control would have on the deployment on AVs in California. The conversation begins with Adam discussing why autonomous vehicles are so divisive in  California . To...

Brett Suma , Founder & CEO,  Loadsmith  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Autonomy Economy podcast to discuss the unit economics of autonomous trucking and the Loadsmith self-balancing freight network.  The conversation begins with Brett discussing the unit economics of  traditional trucking . Trucking and the most successful trucking companies look at unit economics...

Peter Hafmar , Vice President & Head of Autonomous Solutions,  Scania  (part of the TRATON Group) joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss Scania’s customer-centric approach to autonomous trucking and their partnership with Plus.  The conversation begins with Peter discussing Scania’s autonomy efforts and the four core principles of their appr...

Mazen Danaf , Senior Economist and Applied Scientist,  Uber Freight  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Autonomy Economy podcast to discuss the economic conditions impacting the adoption of autonomous and electric trucks.  In this engaging economic discussion, Mazen provides valuable insights into the forces molding the future of autonomous and electric trucking. With $18 bill...

Alex Kendall , Co-Founder & CEO,  Wayve  joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss Wayve’s AV 2.0 approach to autonomous driving. The conversation begins with Alex discussing the founding of Wayve and how their autonomous driving stack has evolved. Yes, we started with cameras, but a common misconception is that we think camera only is the way to go...

Dr. Peter Weiss , Board Certified Physician and Health Care Entrepreneur joined  Grayson Brulte  on The Road to Autonomy: Autonomy Economy podcast to discuss the economic impact that autonomous vehicles will have on health care. The conversation begins with Dr. Weiss discussing how he views autonomous vehicles and the delivery of health care complimenting each other in the future. Health...