Small fleets will struggle to benefit from autonomous technology

Automaker and truckmaker enthusiasm for autonomous vehicles (AV) is as frenzied as ever, but these manufacturers’ priorities lie in developing the technology found on the vehicle: sensor suites and control systems are the order of the day. A successful deployment of AV fleets will depend on specialist IT companies matching the industry’s excitement with a passion for the backend technologies that will secure communications, ensure fleets are operational, and tighten efficiencies.