Kodiak AI and DTL Transport Complete First Autonomous Trucking Deliveries Under New California DMV Permit
· Source: globenewswire.com
In short
Kodiak AI and DTL Transport Inc. have begun autonomous trucking deliveries in California under a heavy-duty Autonomous Vehicle Testing permit granted by the California DMV in August 2026, following new state regulations allowing such operations. The pilot, launched September 22, hauls time-sensitive perishable produce on an approximately 225-mile route between Fresno and a Los Angeles distribution center along CA-99 and I-5, with a human safety driver onboard. Both companies aim to gauge autonomy's impact on transit times, shipping costs, supply chain resilience and produce shelf life.
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Tags: autonomous trucking, freight, logistics, supply chain, grocery, driverless