Volvo Autonomous Solutions and DSV launch autonomous freight operations in Texas
DSV · United States
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and logistics provider DSV began commercial autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston, Texas, hauling the first commercial truckload with the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck integrated with the Aurora Driver self-driving system. The Autona/freight solution combines the purpose-built truck with self-driving technology from partners Aurora and Waabi plus fleet management and operations support; a safety driver remains onboard during this initial phase. V.A.S. has logged more than one million autonomous miles in regional and local freight since 2023.
Overview
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and logistics provider DSV began commercial autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston, Texas, hauling the first commercial truckload with the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck integrated with the Aurora Driver self-driving system. The Autona/freight solution combines the purpose-built truck with self-driving technology from partners Aurora and Waabi plus fleet management and operations support; a safety driver remains onboard during this initial phase. V.A.S. has logged more than one million autonomous miles in regional and local freight since 2023.
The challenge
DSV, as the market-leading logistics provider, sought clear opportunities to improve safety and driver comfort, help mitigate a growing driver shortage, and unlock better asset utilization through 24/7 operations for the benefit of its customers.
The solution
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and DSV began commercial autonomous freight operations between Aurora's terminals in Dallas and Houston, Texas, hauling the first commercial truckload with the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck integrated with the Aurora Driver self-driving system. The deployment uses V.A.S.'s Autona/freight solution, combining the purpose-built truck with self-driving technology from partners Aurora and Waabi plus the systems and services needed to operate and manage autonomous freight at scale. A safety driver remains onboard during this initial phase, in line with Volvo's current operational mode.
Reported business value
Through the collaboration, DSV and V.A.S. aim to strengthen day-to-day performance while building operational experience that supports expansion to additional routes. V.A.S. has logged more than one million autonomous miles in regional and local freight since 2023, operational experience the companies say supports reliable scaling with logistics providers like DSV.
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