U.S., Aug. 16 -- The US logistics industry has a problem. First documented in 2005, the nation's trucking sector has been experiencing a labor shortage, with the 2018 deficit reaching approximately 60,800 truckers. According to the American Trucking Association, the disparity between the number of truck drivers needed on the road and the number available could reach as high as 160,000 by 2028.

One way to solve the problem of not having enough people to support an industry is to reduce the number of people required. Allied Market Research reported last year that the global market for self-driving trucks is expected to exceed $1bn for the first time in 2020, and continue growing at a rate of around 10.4% each year until 2025.

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