- AVI-SPL and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have begun commercial autonomous freight operations in Texas.
- The freight operations use the Volvo VNL Autonomous powered by the Aurora Driver.
- AVI-SPL says the collaboration supports operational innovation, scalability, reliability, and long-term efficiency.
- The companies point to autonomous transport as a way to address freight demand, driver shortages, delivery capacity constraints, and the need for reliable movement of high-value goods.
AVI-SPL and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have started commercial autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston using the Volvo VNL Autonomous powered by the Aurora Driver.
The operations will support AVI-SPL’s freight movement and reflect the company’s continued investment in operational innovation and supply chain strategies designed to improve scalability, reliability, and long-term efficiency.
As freight demand continues to increase across the U.S., the transportation industry is facing challenges related to a shortage of qualified drivers and delivery capacity constraints. Autonomous transport technologies are emerging as one solution to help organizations strengthen logistics operations while supporting safer and more sustainable freight movement…