Driverless semi trucks set to roll on Oklahoma highways, OHP addresses safety concerns

Oklahoma will soon have fully autonomous trucks on its major highways, and that announcement has led to a lot of questions and safety concerns. OHP is the governing body of the driverless trucks, and troopers have gone through trainings to learn how the trucks will operate.

News on 6 By Reagan Ledbetter

June 1, 2026

TULSA, Okla. - Oklahomans will soon see semis on the road without a driver inside. That has people asking questions about safety.

The Oklahoma legislature passed a law in 2019, which was modified in 2022, allowing for fully autonomous commercial trucks on Oklahoma highways as long as they meet federal safety standards and follow state traffic laws.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is tasked with governing the operation of these trucks on Oklahoma roads. Troopers have been meeting with the truck makers and have trained to learn as much as possible about these trucks before they start operating.

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