Aurora signs McLane to run driverless truck routes in Texas

Aurora Innovation/Aurora Driver for trucks

Aurora agreed with McLane Company, a major Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary distributor to restaurants and stores, to begin driverless hauls on select Texas routes after a successful pilot. The partnership delivers the first large-scale commercial autonomous truck operation.

• Pilot completed: 280,000+ autonomous miles, 1,400 loads, 100% on-time performance
• Route: Dallas-Houston driverless runs; expansion planned to other Sun Belt routes by year-end
• Operating model: Aurora's Driver handles long-haul middle mile; McLane drivers do last-mile local delivery
• Customer: McLane one of largest US distributors to restaurants and convenience stores