Liability in the tech age | Armchair Attorney Matthew Leffler

Join Chris Torrence and Matthew Leffler, the 'Armchair Attorney,' as Leffler shares his journey from growing up in a trucking family to becoming a lawyer for the industry. Matthew reveals the challenges of working in insurance defense for catastrophic accidents, highlighting the underinsured and unsafe state of many commercial vehicles. He calls for increased insurance coverage and improved safety standards. In this episode, Matthew discusses the principal themes of transportation: labor, assets, maintenance, tires, and insurance. He explores the industry's future, focusing on the four super trends—connected, autonomous, shared, and electric—and the rise of autonomous trucks. Matthew delves into the complex issues of surveillance, technology's role in safety, and the future of higher education. He emphasizes critical thinking skills in a world driven by automation and advocates for optimism and proactive change in the industry. Don't miss this insightful discussion with Matthew Leffler on the future of trucking and supply chain innovation.