Tesla Semi Specs Revealed: Dual Touchscreens and FSD Driver Assistance Hints | Taha Abbasi

New details about the Tesla Semi’s interior and technology package have emerged, and Taha Abbasi spots something most outlets missed: the language around “driver assistance” suggests FSD is coming to commercial trucking sooner than anyone expected.

Dual Touchscreens: A Truck Cockpit Reimagined

The Tesla Semi will feature dual touchscreens flanking the centrally-seated driver — a configuration that gives commercial drivers unprecedented situational awareness and control. As Taha Abbasi notes, this isn’t just about aesthetics. Having screens on both sides means navigation, vehicle diagnostics, and cargo information can be displayed simultaneously without the driver taking their eyes too far from the road.

This design philosophy mirrors what Tesla has done with consumer vehicles but adapted for the unique demands of commercial trucking: longer routes, heavier loads, tighter schedules, and regulatory compliance requirements.

The “Driver Assistance” Language: Reading Between the Lines

Here’s what caught Taha Abbasi’s attention: Tesla’s marketing materials for the Semi specifically reference “driver assistance” capabilities rather than the standard “Autopilot” branding. Given Tesla’s recent settlement with the California DMV over misleading Autopilot marketing, this more conservative language is strategic. But it also hints that Tesla is building FSD capability into the Semi from day one.

Commercial FSD is a massive opportunity. Long-haul trucking is repetitive, predominantly highway-based, and well-suited to autonomous systems. A Tesla Semi with FSD could potentially handle the majority of interstate driving while the human driver manages complex urban deliveries, fuel stops, and regulatory checkpoints.

Dedicated Service Network: Tesla’s B2B Infrastructure

Perhaps the most significant detail for fleet operators is Tesla’s commitment to a dedicated Semi service network. Unlike consumer vehicles that use general Tesla service centers, the Semi will have its own infrastructure tailored to commercial needs: faster turnaround times, specialized technicians trained on heavy-duty electric drivetrains, and locations strategically positioned along major freight corridors.

As Taha Abbasi has covered, this mirrors the Megacharger rollout — Tesla isn’t just building a truck, it’s building an entire commercial electric ecosystem.

The Trucking Industry Disruption Timeline

Fleet operators making purchasing decisions today need to think carefully about the trajectory. Taha Abbasi estimates that by 2028, Tesla Semi with FSD supervised mode could handle 70-80% of highway driving, dramatically reducing driver fatigue and potentially allowing extended operating hours. By 2030, unsupervised highway FSD for trucking could eliminate the need for two-driver long-haul teams.

The economics become overwhelming at that point: lower fuel costs (electricity vs diesel), lower maintenance costs (fewer moving parts), lower labor costs (one driver instead of two), and potentially lower insurance costs (autonomous systems don’t fall asleep or get distracted).

Sources: Sawyer Merritt on X

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About the Author: Taha Abbasi is a technology executive, CTO, and applied frontier tech builder. Read more on Grokpedia | YouTube: The Brown Cowboy | tahaabbasi.com