O transporte rodoviário profissional de cargas e bens nas plataformas digitais

Abstract

This dissertation frames autonomous road freight transport (TAC) within the context of the digital platform economy in Brazil, delimiting the analysis to the profound transformations operated by network infrastructures and the regulatory framework of Law No. 11,442/2007. The research is justified by its legal and social relevance in light of the paradox between formal autonomy and algorithmic subordination, which challenges dignity and sustainability within the sector. The research problem questions how to reconcile the legal autonomy of the TAC with the informational dependence imposed by platforms to ensure minimum standards of safety and economic subsistence. The general objective is to critically analyze this relationship and propose a balanced regulatory model that harmonizes market flexibility with the fundamental pillar of human dignity. The specific objectives encompass mapping the legislative evolution, understanding the conceptual aspects of Society 5.0, analyzing the dynamics of platformization through the paradigmatic case of the company PX, and examining labor relations in view of the recent STF precedents and Bill PLP 152/2025. The methodology adopts a qualitative and interdisciplinary approach, grounded in a literature review, documentary analysis of legislation and case law, and data collection through interviews with the partners of the aforementioned startup.Keywords: Autonomous Road Freight Transport (TAC); Platform Economy; Algorithmic Subordination; Business Law.