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Uber Freight and Aurora Team Up to Bring Self-Driving Trucks to Carriers
The New Premier Autonomy program offers carriers access to Aurora-equipped autonomous trucks through 2030, with Uber Freight providing a shipment network.
Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation just made a pretty big step toward "democratizing" self-driving trucks, bringing the industry closer to a driverless future.
The Big News
Uber Freight and Aurora launch "Premier Autonomy" program
Qualified carriers can buy self-driving trucks through 2030
Trucks equipped with Aurora Driver subscription
"When you're a carrier that's looking to bring on autonomous trucks, you need to know how the technology works and whether it'll work within your network." - Zac Andreoni, VP of Business Development, Aurora
What's Under the Hood?
Aurora Driver: Self-driving hardware and software
360-degree view with lidar, radar, and cameras
Modular design for easy updates
The Road to Autonomy
12-18 month qualification process for carriers
Initially, Aurora will own and operate 20 trucks
Plans to transition to carriers buying their own autonomous trucks
This isn't just a tech demo. We're talking about real, revenue-generating autonomous freight routes.
Show Me the Money
Access to $18 billion of Uber Freight-managed volume
Higher utilization could boost efficiency on major corridors
Back-office support for load booking, dispatching, and payments
"With higher utilization, AVs can make freight corridors a whole lot more efficient, stimulating growth in the overall volume of freight moved." - Olivia Hu, Head of Autonomous Trucking, Uber Freight
Texas-Sized Success
Pilot program running Dallas to Houston since 2021
Dozens of loads per week currently
Aiming for fully driverless runs by end of 2024
Safety First
Aurora's safety case 95% complete
Final validation in coming months
Enhanced pre-trip inspections for driverless ops
This partnership is about making autonomous trucking a commercial reality at a much faster pace.
Hi! I'm Adriana and I've been working for FreightCaviar as Head Writer for a little over a year now. Some of my favorite topics to cover are FreightTech, Green Freight, and nearshoring/reshoring.
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