Progress, constraints, and the companies shaping long-haul autonomy
Autonomous vehicles are still widely framed through the lens of passenger cars and robotaxis. Yet the strongest commercial momentum in vehicle autonomy is emerging far from city streets and consumer ride-hailing apps.
It is taking shape on highways, distribution corridors, and freight routes where economics, not novelty, determine success.
Long-haul trucking has become the most credible proving ground for autonomous driving. The sector combines chronic labour shortages, rising logistics costs, predictable operating patterns, and a clear productivity incentive. [Read more…] about Autonomous trucking: The race to revolutionize freight transport
