Even without full autonomy, truck platooning has been shown to be effective in places where they have been tested. One human driver and "autonomous" followers.

Even without full autonomy, truck platooning has been shown to be effective in places where they have been tested. One human driver and "autonomous" followers. These truck platoons could be the solution to long haul deliveries while individual drivers still handle the last mile delivery and city navigation. https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-magazine/success-truck-platooning-challenge-clears-way-real-life-convoys-steve-phillips-cedr https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/hor...