Re:Waymo: Google's self-driving car company
by chefkoch on Tuesday December 13, 2016 @04:34PM
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But it's the part that limits the usable hours of a truck most.
A self driving truck can pretty much drive 24/7 but the driver has to rest more than half the day.
Truck drivers are allowed to work 70h per week.
Re:Waymo: Google's self-driving car company
by londons_explore on Tuesday December 13, 2016 @05:12PM
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I assumed all trucks stop at a truck stop and the driver sleeps while another driver continues the journey? That way the valuable truck and cargo never stop moving.
Is that not typically the case?
Re:Waymo: Google's self-driving car company
by industriousthou on Wednesday December 14, 2016 @01:21AM
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In the US, sometimes truckers drive in teams and switch off, but I've never heard of them not sticking with their trucks. Trucks frequently sit idle while the driver sleeps.
Re:Waymo: Google's self-driving car company
by chefkoch on Tuesday December 13, 2016 @05:28PM
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At least in continental europe single drivers are the vast majority.
Re:Waymo: Google's self-driving car company
by tim333 on Tuesday December 13, 2016 @05:10PM
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Per mile 2011
Vehicle-based
Fuel & Oil Costs $0.590
Truck/Trailer Lease or Purchase Payments $0.189
Repair & Maintenance $0.152
Truck Insurance Premiums $0.067
Permits and Licenses $0.038
Tires $0.042
Tolls $0.017
Driver-based
Driver Wages $0.460
Driver Benefits $0.151
TOTAL $1.706
So driver ~ 36%
I'm not sure the driver is the most expensive part...