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May 6, 2026Journal of Regional ScienceOpen Access

The Impact of Autonomous Truck Technology on US Interstate Trade

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TMTaejun MoSDSandy Dall’erbaWRWilliam Ridley

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Overview

Analysis shows cost reductions from autonomous vehicles boost trade patterns, enhancing interstate value, particularly in electronics.

Key Points

  • This research quantifies the impact of autonomous truck technologies on US interstate trade values.
  • Utilized a structural gravity model to assess domestic trade changes
  • Analyzed state-level impacts on GDP from autonomous vehicle adoption
  • Examined sectoral shifts in trade value
  • Estimated significant increases in total interstate trade value due to cost reductions
  • State impacts range from 40.3% GDP in Mississippi to 5.9% in Florida
  • Electronics and vehicles noted as major sectors benefiting from increased trade value

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Mo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fa8ef304f884e66b53169fhttps://doi.org/10.1111/jors.70067
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