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Kodiak Robotics Launches Commercial Driverless Truck Operations in the U.S.

Freightstar Expedited LLC

Kodiak Robotics, a leading player in autonomous freight technology, has officially begun commercial driverless operations of heavy-duty trucks in the United States — a major milestone for the autonomous trucking industry.



🔹 Where is it happening?The initial operations are being run on private lease roads in West Texas, a strategic move allowing for controlled deployment before full-scale public road integration.


🔹 How does it work? Kodiak uses a “driver-as-a-service” model, meaning the company equips customer-owned trucks with its proprietary autonomous system and provides the software + support to operate without a human driver behind the wheel.


🔹 Why is this a big deal? This marks one of the first real-world deployments of commercial autonomous trucking in the U.S. — moving beyond testing into revenue-generating services. It proves not only technical capability but also customer trust and readiness to adopt driverless freight transport.


🔹 What’s next? Kodiak plans to expand operations to public U.S. highways by 2027, depending on safety benchmarks and regulatory progress. The company is positioning itself to be a key player as the industry shifts toward scalable, driverless logistics.



📈 This advancement aligns with broader industry forecasts predicting autonomous trucks will reshape long-haul freight, reduce costs, and address the growing shortage of qualified drivers in North America.


 
 
 

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