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FreightWaves · October 7, 2026 · On the brief until October 21, 2026

The Autonomous Trucks Are Coming for the Lane, Not Necessarily for Your Business

Supply Chain & LogisticsEconomicsOperations
THE AI ANGLE
Automating middle-mile highway freight

Autonomous trucking companies are deploying commercial driverless rigs across middle-mile highway corridors. This shift replaces long-haul driving while increasing demand for first-mile drayage, maintenance, and yard operations. Small carriers face a changing market where technology providers license driving software directly to fleet owners.

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Fleet managers must weigh the cost of licensing autonomous driving software against the risk of losing highway lanes to tech-backed competitors.

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