At a time when big-box retailers are trying to offer the same conveniences as their online competitors, the grocery chain Kroger is testing the use of driverless cars to deliver groceries in a Phoenix suburb.

Customer expectations for faster and more flexible delivery are at an all-time high — and show no sign of slowing down.

New York City announced a $100m plan called Freight NYC to overhaul the city’s aging freight distribution systems through strategic investments. The plan was developed by the de Blasio administration, federal, state and local elected officials, and industry experts.

The trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy, is carrying more weight than ever despite a critical shortage of drivers.