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How Close Are We to True Self-Driving Trucks in Fleet Operations?

Autonomous trucks will profoundly transform trucking, and the technology is moving from research and testing into real-world deployment. Nils Jaeger, president of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, explains why and how Volvo is already preparing to roll out this new technology. In this in-depth conversation, we explore how Volvo is approaching the future of driverless freight — from integrating autonomy directly into production trucks, to offering Autonomous Trucks as a Service. Key Topics Covered: • How close we are to deployment of autonomous trucks • Why factory integration is essential for safety and scalability • Volvo’s “Autonomous Trucks as a Service” approach • The business case for autonomy in U.S. trucking • Who the early fleet adopters will be — and when mid-size fleets can join • The future of freight hubs, service needs, and new jobs created • Why this shift is more than just replacing the driver — it’s a new transport ecosystem 🤝 Follow and connect with Heavy Duty Trucking on social media! Twitter ➡   / hdtrucking   Facebook ➡   / heavydutytrucking   LinkedIn ➡   / heavy-duty-trucking-magazine   🎧 Prefer to listen? Check out the HDT Talks Trucking audio podcast! Spotify ➡ https://open.spotify.com/show/0JRlFAk... Apple ➡ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of HDT Talks Trucking. 📰 Subscribe to our newsletter & magazine: https://www.truckinginfo.com/page/sub... 📌 YouTube Chapters 0:00 – Introduction After years of R&D, autonomous trucks are nearing real-world deployment. 0:23 – Getting Close to Deployment Discussion about the progress in Texas and removal of safety drivers. 1:20 – From Safety Driver to Scalable Solutions Why removing safety drivers is only the first step; focus on mass production. 1:45 – Integrating Autonomous Tech at Scale Why Volvo chose full factory integration instead of retrofits. 3:39 – Autonomous Trucks as a Service Volvo’s decision to offer autonomy as a service, not just a product. 4:51 – Lessons from 2015 Expectations Why early projections underestimated complexity. 5:58 – A New Transport Ecosystem Autonomous trucking as a new system requiring hubs, uptime, and support. 7:27 – Not Just Another Layer of Trucking Why Volvo sees autonomy as a completely new way to move freight. 8:27 – The Strong U.S. Business Case Why the U.S. is the perfect launching pad for autonomous trucking. 9:23 – Ideal Fleet Candidates Large fleets, brokers, and early adopters such as DHL and Uber Freight. 10:04 – Best Applications & Routes Hub-to-hub, long-haul lanes, maximizing asset utilization. 11:01 – Extending Truck Utilization How autonomy could double asset use from 10 hours to 20+ hours daily. 12:20 – Fuel Economy, Maintenance & Jobs Green benefits, higher service needs, and new tech jobs created. 14:01 – Mission Control Roles Monitoring autonomous trucks from operations centers. 15:01 – How Fleets Get Started Volvo’s Texas hubs and customer integration process. 16:52 – How Trucks Receive Instructions Operations teams and Aurora’s virtual driver guiding trucks hub-to-hub. 18:59 – New Freight Hubs & Service Needs Why new service models and hubs will emerge. 20:02 – Revolutionary Potential Why autonomous trucking could transform freight efficiency. 21:00 – Volvo’s Learning Process Operating as a transport company, preparing for full autonomy. 22:00 – Timeline for Mid-Sized Fleets 2–5 years before mid-sized fleets can access the tech. 23:05 – Final Thoughts Advice to fleets: start preparing now for a new trucking ecosystem.