Driverless trucks are no longer a future concept—they’re now a reality in Texas. Aurora Innovation, a Pittsburgh-based autonomous vehicle company, has announced the commercial launch of its first fully driverless truck, operating along a 200-mile freight corridor between Dallas and Houston. This marks a major milestone in the evolution of the trucking industry, with the vehicle expected to begin running on Interstate 45 without a safety driver by the end of the month. Aurora’s gradual rollout will begin with a single autonomous truck before expanding to a larger fleet. This launch follows years of testing with safety drivers on board and positions Texas as a hub for autonomous vehicle development, thanks to its regulatory support, high freight volume, and favorable weather. The shift toward autonomous trucks is driven by the need to address mounting issues in the logistics sector. These include a nationwide truck driver shortage, high turnover… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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