Japanese media outlets have reported that the Japanese government is set to initiate commercial trials for autonomous trucks, encompassing operations on both highways and regular public roads. The overarching goal is to establish autonomous transportation services between designated logistics hubs. The government anticipates finalizing the test routes and selecting participating companies by the fiscal year 2026. Considering the heightened technical demands associated with navigating regular roads, the Japanese government deems these trials on public thoroughfares essential for constructing a robust long-distance transportation logistics network tailored for autonomous trucks.