End to end, from transport of raw materials from the mine/plant, to delivery of final product to consumer.

Will it every be entirely autonomous and if so in what timescale?

From my own understanding of the industry, I believe it is inevitable and will happen relatively soon, within the next 20 years. The biggest hurdles being over regulation of autonomous vehicles on roads and the complexity/cost of the last leg deliver to a consumers door.

What do you think?