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While investors focus on Tesla’s Cybercab and Waymo’s robotaxis, autonomous trucking has been quietly gaining traction. Aurora Innovation has begun commercial freight runs in Texas and is expanding its fleet of driverless semitrucks. CNBC's Phil LeBeau spoke with Aurora CEO Chris Urmson to learn more about why he believes autonomous freight is nearing a turning point. Reporter: Phil Lebeau Produced by: Meaghan Reeder Edited by: Erin Black Senior Managing Director: Tala Hadavi » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to get ahead at work? Then you need to learn how to make effective small talk. In CNBC’s new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors teach you how to use

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