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Volvo Waabi Launch Autonomous Freight
Volvo and Waabi begin autonomous freight runs between Dallas and Houston.
In brief
Volvo and Waabi begin autonomous freight runs between Dallas and Houston. Volvo and Waabi started customer freight operations using autonomous trucks on the Dallas-Houston corridor with an observer in the driver's seat. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Volvo Waabi Start Dallas-Houston Freight
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi began hauling customer freight with autonomous trucks between Dallas and Houston.
First Customer Operation
The launch marks the first customer operation under Volvo Autonomous Solutions' partnership with Waabi.
Warp Handles LTL Shipments
Warp operates a freight network handling both less-than-truckload and full-truckload shipments.
Volvo VNL Autonomous Trucks
Volvo VNL Autonomous trucks powered by Waabi Driver move freight directly to third-party facilities.
Observer in Driver Seat
Currently autonomous hauls run with an observer in the driver's seat.
Previous Operations
Volvo previously carried freight for DSV between Dallas and Houston using Aurora Driver.
Competing Autonomous Operations
Kodiak AI, Aurora Innovation, Bot Auto, and Gatik are expanding autonomous freight operations on the Dallas-Houston corridor.
Future Expansion Plans
Volvo and Waabi will use Dallas-Houston experience to prepare for additional routes and broader deployment.
The key point
Volvo and Waabi started customer freight operations using autonomous trucks on the Dallas-Houston corridor with an observer in the driver's seat.
