US EditionThe first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes
- Aurora Innovation launched the first commercial driverless long-haul trucking service on April 27, 2025, running routes between Dallas and Houston, Texas.
- The deployment followed delays from an original 2024 plan and regulatory challenges, including a denied exemption for autonomous truck warning devices.
- Aurora's fleet, outfitted with sophisticated sensors, has achieved more than 1,200 miles of driverless operation and is serving commercial clients including Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines.
- CEO Chris Urmson stated that Aurora was created to quickly and widely provide the advantages of autonomous driving while maintaining a strong emphasis on safety.
- The launch marks a milestone amid safety concerns, labor shortages, and regulatory scrutiny, suggesting gradual industry adoption despite public and union opposition.
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Driverless Trucks Are Now Rolling Down Texas Highways
Aurora has become the first company to successfully operate a commercial driverless trucking service on public roads. The company's autonomous trucks are driving Texas highways between Dallas and Houston. The post Driverless Trucks Are Now Rolling Down Texas Highways appeared first on Breitbart.
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siliconvalley.comThe first driverless semis have started running regular longhaul routes in the U.S.
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC — Driverless trucks are officially running their first regular long-haul routes, making roundtrips between Dallas and Houston. On Thursday, autonomous trucking firm Aurora announced it launched commercial service in Texas under its first customers, Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines, which delivers time- and temperature-sensitive freight. Both companies conducted test runs with Aurora, including safe…
First driverless semi trucks have started running regular routes in Texas, company says
Don't be alarmed, but you might see a big rig without a driver if you're traveling between Dallas and Houston. Aurora Innovation announced it has successfully launched its commercial self-driving trucking service and begun regular route deliveries between the two Texas cities. The company said it's the first to operate autonomous commercial trucks on public roads and has completed over 1,200 miles. RELATED STORY | Waymo, Toyota join forces to ac…
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