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Dive Summary:
- Artur Express is working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous trucks, committing 100 tractors installed with the technology, a spokesperson for the AV company said in an email to Trucking Dive.
- The carrier sees an opportunity to offer drivers more accommodating schedules and explore help from the autonomous sector, the Hazelwood, Missouri-based company said. a news post.
- Artur Wagrodzki, co-chairman of Artur Express, said the move would transform transport, save lives and allow drivers to spend more time at home.
Dive Insight:
Artur Express sees advantages in early exploration of the technology, with advantages also including reduced fuel consumption, according to Co-President Tom Tokarczyk.
The carrier and the self-driving technology company are now working to identify the most suitable lanes on the carrier’s network, Kodiak said. The Artur Express network covers 48 states and has over 800 trucks and more than 3,200 trailers, per his LinkedIn page.
AV companies are vying for fleet buy-in as they seek to commercialize and scale their operations.
While some states have created uncertainty with proposed bills seeking more oversight of the technology’s development, long-haul self-driving truck technology leaders envision widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles and more efficient supply chains.