Truck Platooning Market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.27 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 26.94 Bn in 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of30.1% from 2025 to 2032.
The truck platooning market has been gaining significant momentum, propelled by increasing demand for fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and smart freight transport. Platooning, which unites two or more trucks in a bond through ADAS and V2V communication, enables the trucks to ride close to each other, which improves aerodynamics and decreases fuel consumption. Critical industries like manufacturing, retail, and logistics are becoming increasingly interested in the opportunities of cost savings, enhanced road safety, and enhanced delivery time. The future will see the market grow at a rapid pace based on autonomous technology, AI innovation, and laws in favor of connected vehicle infrastructure.
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Several countries around the world have implemented certain regulations to control harmful gas emission from vehicles. The transportation sector accounts for major share in the global pollution and out of this, trucks used for transport cause greenhouse gas emission the most. Due to the emission of such harmful gases, the adoption of truck platooning technology can be reduced in this sector.
These vehicles operate very closely reducing the air drag by nearly 40% and reduces Carbon Dioxide per kilometer by 10%. Due to stringent government regulations, the truck platooning technology is widely being adopted around the world, which in turn is expected to drive growth of the market over the forecast future.
In 2025, DB Schenker, working in collaboration with MAN Truck & Bus, extended its truck platooning tests along highways in Germany and Austria in direct response to the European Union's stringer CO₂ emissions targets for heavy trucks. The tests confirmed up to 12% fuel and emissions savings by minimizing aerodynamic drag between successive following trucks, meeting EU demands for a 15% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2025.
Several companies involved in truck manufacturing are focused on development of truck platooning technology for increasing the fuel consumption. The platooning trucks are usually following the leading truck having a very short distance between them. This reduces the air resistance for the following trucks and causes lesser consumption of fuel.
Scania AB, a major truck manufacturer is conducting test for truck convoys with the use of truck platooning technology and is focusing on producing a solution for reducing the fuel consumption considerably for the transportation sector. The reduction in fuel consumption due to use of truck platooning technology is expected to augment growth of the global truck platooning market over the forecast period.
Increasing production of completely autonomous truck platooning is expected to generate growth opportunities in the global truck platooning market over the forecast period. As the platooning technology is in its beginning stage, several truck manufacturers are involved in development of this technology.
Due to significant benefits of this technology, such as reduced fuel consumption, reduced traffic congestion, lesser GHG emission, and lesser driver fatigue, several truck manufacturers are attracted to the technology. As producing fully autonomous trucks for platooning does not require any driver inputs, the production of these completely autonomous vehicles for the purpose of platooning is increasing, which in turn is expected to drive the market growth.
Extension availability in size of truck platooning fleet is anticipated to create lucrative environment for growth opportunities in the global truck platooning market during the forecast period. The use of truck platooning offers different benefits such as enhanced driver comfort, less congestion, cost savings, enhanced safety, and others.
The demand for safer and highly fuel-efficient vehicles is increasing, and as a result the investment in novel vehicle technologies has increased by vehicle manufacturers. Automobile manufacturers are making use of truck platooning technology to increase the safety and efficiency of trucks.
These truck platooning technologies offer advanced features such as avoiding forward collision and mitigation system, adaptive cruise control, active braking systems, and departure warning. Such technological advancements are likely to drive the demand for this truck platooning technology, which is expected to boost the market growth in the near future.
Increasing need for enhanced driver capabilities the popularity of truck platooning has grown significantly. The technology allows more predictive truck driving on the road and enhances the safety of for other road users. With the new trends in road freight sector, such as customization of vehicles, are enabling truck fleets to equip advanced navigation and security tools. Thus, this trend is likely to propel growth of the global truck platooning market during the forecast period.
Based on Platooning Type, the market is segmented into Driver-Assistive Tuck Platooning (DATP), Autonomous Truck Platooning. Out of which, Driver-Assistive Truck Platooning (DATP) is expected to dominate the global market over the forecast period and this is attributed to the high demand for DATP. Truck platooning needs input of driver to enter or leave the platoon at any time. The demand for these DATP is growing owing to its benefits, which in turn is driving growth of this segment.
Autonomous Truck Platooning segment is also expected to witness significant growth in the near future and this is owing to the increase in adoption of automation. Autonomous truck platooning involves platooning trucks that are fully automatic and need no assistance from drivers. With growing trend of autonomous vehicles, the segment is likely to gain traction in the market over the coming years.
Based on Technology, the market is segmented into Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Global Positioning, System (GPS), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), and Others. Out of which, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is expected to dominate the global market over the forecast period and this is attributed to the growing demand for this technology. Adaptive cruise control technology in truck platooning helps slow down and speed up automatically for keeping a safe distance from the car in front.
This technology uses a small size radar system for measuring the relative distance from the vehicle in front. Blind Spot Warning (BSW) segment is also expected to witness significant growth in the near future and this is owing to the rise in adoption of BSW technology to detect other vehicles located in the blind spot of the driver. This technology gives warnings such as vibration, audio, and others. It is used for avoiding hazardous situations.
V2I (Vehicle-to-infrastructure) is expected to dominate the global market over the forecast period and this is attributed to the widespread adoption of V2I communication technology.
This technology enables vehicles to exchange information with components supporting highway system of a country. These components include RFID readers, cameras, lane markers, traffic lights, streetlights, and others. The demand for this technology is increasing, which further driving growth of this segment.
V2V (Vehicle-to-vehicle) segment is also expected to witness significant growth in the near future and this is owing to the rise in demand for this communication technology in truck platooning. Vehicle-to-vehicle truck platooning communication technology helps vehicles share information about their surroundings so they can react more quickly to potential hazards. This allows for safer driving, reduced air resistance and lower fuel costs. Thus, the segment is likely to see strong growth in the global market.
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North America is anticipated to gain major share in the global truck platooning market over the forecast period. The market for truck platooning is in its testing phase in the region. Several truck manufacturers in this region are involved in development of technology on roads.
Moreover, the transportation sector of this region is a major contributor of the logistics operations where trucks are the major necessities in this industry of the region. Thus, the market is likely to gain major growth in North America over the coming years.
Among remaining regions, Europe is also anticipated to exhibit strong growth in the global truck platooning market over the forecast period. This is wing to the increasing lucrative initiatives by government of countries across the region, rise in testing of platooning technology of trucks, and technological advancements along with stringent norms towards vehicle safety in the region.
The technological developments such as use of integrated applications of IoT and stringent regulations like EU General Safety Regulation norms of ACEA related to safety of vehicles are the primary drivers for the growth of this market in Europe.
The U.S. is among the leaders in the truck platooning sector, fueled by a robust logistics sector, technology innovation hubs, and positive pilot projects. The big transport players are collaborating with technology players to pilot platooning on inter-state highways, and the government is slowly refining policies to enable broader adoption.
Germany is spearheading the European truck platooning industry with its strong automobile sector and emphasis on intelligent mobility. Supported by initiatives from the likes of Daimler and MAN and the government, the nation is investing in intelligent transportation systems and truck lanes for freight alone for the purpose of platooning trials.
Japan is well ahead with truck platooning in trying to reduce driver shortages and an elderly workforce. The government is also actively investing in self-driving freight corridor schemes, and manufacturers such as Isuzu and UD Trucks are experimenting with multi-truck platooning with encouraging results on open roads.
China is closing rapidly on the platooning market thanks to the massive investment going into autonomous driving and smart highway infrastructure. The big boys like FAW and Alibaba-backed logistics companies are running large-scale tests, and China is firmly establishing itself as one of the leading players for future freight automation.
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| Base Year: | 2024 | Market Size in 2025: | USD 4.27 Bn |
| Historical Data for: | 2020 To 2024 | Forecast Period: | 2025 To 2032 |
| Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR: | 30.1% | 2032 Value Projection: | USD 26.94 Bn |
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*Definition: Truck platooning is a technology that allows two or more trucks to travel together in a convoy, safely and efficiently, through connectivity technology and automated driving support systems. A vehicle at the head of a platoon leads the way and controls the speed of the rest of the vehicles in the convoy. When a vehicle in front slows down or stops, it sends an immediate signal to all the other vehicles in the convoy.
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