Unions oppose plans to test self-driving trucks at Canada's 3rd largest port

Unions oppose plans to test self-driving trucks at Canada's 3rd largest port

The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s third-largest port, plans to test self-driving trucks as it explores ways to increase its capacity, according to a port authority presentation first obtained by The Tyee and viewed by CBC News.

Unions oppose B.C. port’s plans to test self-driving trucks

Canada’s third-largest port plans to test self-driving trucks as it explores ways to increase its capacity, according to a port authority presentation first obtained by The Tyee and viewed by CBC News. The Port of Prince Rupert could face a driver shortage as early as 2026, according to the presentation, at the same time that it’s expected to see a dramatic rise in cargo due to two expansion projects scheduled to be completed in 2026 and 2027. “…