Automation in Indian Trucking Industry has Many Demons to Fight


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Listen to this storyOver the past few years, the Indian trucking industry has experienced a surge of innovative startups that are transforming the traditional landscape. One size (does not) fit allDespite these advancements, the trucking industry in India has yet to see a significant focus on automation. It is worth noting that labour expenses make up around 40% of the cost of trucking, which provides a significant reason for why trucking companies are motivated to pursue automation. One of the reasons is also that India does not have an organised trucking industry, thus making it hard to push the automotive trucks on the roads. Automation yet to unlockHowever, even with current challenges, the trucking giant believes that automation in the trucking industry is not a near possibility in India.