Plus driving around a 70-foot-long vehicle is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, according to data on injuries, illnesses and fatalities from the Labor Department.

The rise of self-driving vehicles could lead to a dramatic reduction in road accidents, says Alex Rodrigues, the 24-year-old chief executive of the self-driving truck company Embark.

The transition to self-driving cars is complex with far-reaching implications. While job displacement is a real concern, technological advancements often lead to new jobs and sectors.

According to a new report by Goldman Sachs, the answer is pretty devastating: Self-driving cars and trucks could drain 25,000 jobs per month —or 300,000 a year — from America’s bus, taxi ...