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Logistics Gatik Raises $200M to Scale Driverless Freight to Thousands
Gatik raised $200 million in a Series D round led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies to expand its driverless freight operations from dozens to thousands of trucks. The company reports 85,000 fully driverless orders, 99% on-time delivery, and more than $600 million in contracted revenue across Texas, Arizona, Arkansas and Canada.
Logistics Atlas grows Kodiak driverless truck fleet to 100 rigs
Atlas Energy Solutions is expanding its driverless truck fleet with Kodiak AI from 28 to 100 rigs by mid-2027, adding a second load-out point in the Permian Basin. The fleet has already hauled more than 450,000 tons of sand and set a single-day record of 176 loads, with public-road operations planned for early 2027.
Technology Aurora Races Toward Scale with New Driverless Hardware, Removing Last Observer
Aurora Innovation launched its second-generation autonomous truck hardware, designed for a 1-million-mile life and volume production. The new fleet operates without any human observer, deployed across 10 Sun Belt routes. Manufacturing partner Roush targets 1,000 trucks per year by year-end, and one customer plans to purchase 500 Aurora-powered trucks.
Logistics Volvo and AVI-SPL Launch Driverless Freight Operations on Texas Corridor
AVI-SPL has launched commercial autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston using Volvo VNL Autonomous trucks powered by the Aurora Driver. The service moves time-sensitive, high-value audio-visual electronics, including new products and end-of-life equipment for precious metal recovery. The collaboration aims to address driver shortages and capacity constraints while improving transit times and cargo security.
Logistics Laredo Summit Debates Driverless Freight Corridors and B-1 Trucker Alternatives for US-Mexico Cross-Border Trade
At the 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade conference in Laredo, Texas, a panel debated two potential solutions to cross-border trucking challenges: a pilot program allowing U.S. truck drivers to deliver freight into Mexico, and a privately funded 165-mile driverless freight corridor linking Laredo and Monterrey. The discussions come amid regulatory and operational pressures, including the revocation of over 300 B-1 visas for Mexican drivers using the Colombia-Solidarity International Bridge.
Logistics PepsiCo and Gatik Unveil Driverless Trucking Partnership
PepsiCo and Gatik have launched a major driverless trucking initiative, marking the largest commercial autonomous freight deployment. The partnership covers operations in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas, enhancing supply chain efficiency.