“We need to Approve Self Driving Autonomous Trucks like yesterday.”
You could move massive amounts of freight west of the Rockies, with the concept you just mentioned. It would get trickier in high density regions though.
Most material distributors I deal with, hate trying to get orders out of California. I’d rather procure materials out of the Republic of Texas before dealing with Alta California. Which I’ve been doing for the last 11 months, regardless of price. Texans are a cool bunch.
Starve the bear.