Future Truck Technologies in India: ADAS, Platooning and Autonomous Driving

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : October 31, 2025

India slowly adopts ADAS, truck platooning and autonomous trucks. Pilots show promise, but roads, traffic and regulations limit large-scale use.

Indian trucking is slowly trying new tech — ADAS, platooning and even autonomous trucks. Abroad, these make trucks safer and save fuel. In India, not many fleets are using them yet. Roads are mixed, traffic is unpredictable and rules aren’t very strong. Still, pilots and small trials are giving a sense of the future.

ADAS in Trucks

Table of Contents

1. ADAS in Trucks

2. Truck Platooning

3. Autonomous Trucks

4. Future Outlook

5. Conclusion

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ADAS has things like lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise, collision warnings and emergency braking. They help drivers and reduce accidents. Some fleets use them on highways and industrial routes. But mixed traffic, bad roads and weak enforcement stop bigger adoption. Right now, ADAS is only partial, not full.

Truck Platooning

In truck platooning, trucks stick together on the road and share info through technology. Fuel efficiency goes up and drivers get some help. India has done some trials on safe industrial routes. But heavy traffic, bad roads and tech glitches make it hard for big-scale use. On long-distance, controlled highways, platooning can still help with fuel and efficiency.

Autonomous Trucks

Fully autonomous trucks drive without humans. In India, most are still testing and development. Roads are tricky, traffic is crazy and no clear rules exist. Full autonomy isn’t practical yet. Partial automation like lane assist and adaptive cruise works better for now.

Future Outlook

Companies are slowly testing these technologies. Adoption will depend on better roads, rules and tech that works with Indian traffic. Pilot programs show potential, but wide use is still a bit far.

Conclusion

ADAS, truck platooning and autonomous trucks are not common in India yet. But pilots and partial use show what’s possible. With better roads and laws, these techs could be normal in the near future.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

1: What is ADAS in trucks?

Ans: ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) includes lane assist, adaptive cruise, collision warnings and emergency braking to make driving safer.

2: How does truck platooning work?

Ans: Platooning is when trucks drive close together and communicate using tech to save fuel and improve efficiency on long routes.

3: Are autonomous trucks used in India?

Ans: Fully autonomous trucks are mostly in testing. Partial automation, like lane assist and adaptive cruise, is used in select fleets.

4: What limits adoption of these technologies in India?

Ans: Poor road conditions, unpredictable traffic and weak regulations slow down wide adoption of ADAS, platooning and autonomous trucks.

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