In recent times the media has latched onto the notion of the autonomous and driverless truck, dreaming of motorways on which hundreds of heavy goods vehicles and LCVs would travel without any human intervention. Even if this “liberation” of the driver will not happen for many years yet (if it ever does one day), vehicles are continuing their shift towards independence. Driving aids and passive and active safety components have already over the past few years transformed the truck into a connected and autonomous vehicle. But should we try and do without people altogether? Are autonomous trucks a reality? These are the questions we will try to answer with insight from specialists in the field.