Editor’s note: Video above is this morning’s Htown Morning News.
HOUSTON (CW39) – Autonomous trucks are now moving freight between Dallas and Houston as Kodiak AI teams up with Roehl Transport, marking one of the most significant real-world deployments yet of driverless trucking on a Texas corridor that already carries heavy commercial traffic.
The four-times-per-week roundtrip route signals a growing shift in how freight moves across major Texas highways, with safety, efficiency, and long-haul automation at the center of the rollout.
What to know
- Autonomous freight runs Dallas–Houston corridor
- Four roundtrip trips per week begin April 2026
- Powered by Kodiak Driver AI system
- Operated in partnership with Roehl Transport
- Focus on safety and long-haul efficiency
How is the Dallas to Houston autonomous truck route working?
Kodiak AI, Inc. is using its “Kodiak Driver” autonomous system to haul freight between Dallas and Houston without a human driver in control of the core driving functions. The trucks operate under Roehl Transport’s freight network, running scheduled roundtrips multiple times per week…