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U.S. Launches First Fully Driverless Trucking Service

5/2/2025

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Aurora Innovation has made history by launching the U.S.'s first fully driverless trucking service, connecting Dallas and Houston. With over 1,200 miles driven autonomously, this groundbreaking venture partners with Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines. As it tackles the pressing issue of driver shortages, Aurora plans to expand its routes to El Paso and Phoenix by 2025.

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Story summary

Aurora Innovation has made history by launching the U.S.'s first fully driverless trucking service, connecting Dallas and Houston. With over 1,200 miles driven autonomously, this groundbreaking venture partners with Uber Freight and Hirschbach Motor Lines. As it tackles the pressing issue of driver shortages, Aurora plans to expand its routes to El Paso and Phoenix by 2025.