Driverless Truck News: Aurora's Plans for Expansion

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Aurora, a leading company in the driverless truck space, has revealed its plans for expansion and reported successful results from its partnerships. The company aims to double the number of loads per week by 2024.

There’s been so much news in the driverless truck space that it’s time for another Truck Automation Roundup article. Significant new revelations for long haul and as well as logistics hubs have come to the fore.In mid-March, Aurora hosted an Investor Day event at its Pittsburgh headquarters, including talks from company leadership as well as from their key partners. Intriguing statements were made that added meat to the bones of their rollout and ramp-up plans.

Aurora’s CEO and Co-Founder Chris Urmson reported that at the end of January, Aurora had seven freight carrier customers. Of this group, representatives fromalso spoke at the event, emphasizing how they see autonomous trucking as “the new way to truck.” Cumulatively, Aurora has run 4300 loads for the full set of partners, racking up over one million miles. Deliveries were “nearly 100% on-time.” Mr. Urmson added that in 2024 Aurora will be doubling the number of loads per wee

 

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