America's Fastest Highway Could Become A Hotbed For Driverless Semis Though it isn't nearly as widespread as the minds behind it likely want, autonomous driving is becoming increasingly prevalent all the same. Autonomous driving has been classified into different levels, with companies like Waymo implementing it for ridesharing. Driverless semi-trucks have begun to creep into the mainstream, too, delivering various goods without a person behind the wheel. As of early 2026, it looks like these trucks will make their way to the United States' fastest highway. The 41-mile-long Texas State Highway 130 sits at the center of this situation, notable for its low traffic and 85 mph speed limit. These elements have made it quite an attractive area for companies such as Einride, Aurora Innovation, and the aforementioned Waymo to plan or already begin testing out autonomous vehicles on this stretch of road. Einride, for its part, hopes to start testing its autonomous semis by the end of 2026 or the start of 2027, with the company first having to collect data on the routes its trucks will take. How the Texas SH 130 Concession Company has responded to these efforts Texas SH 130 is the responsibility of the SH 130 Concession Company, which is well aware of companies' intentions to use the highway as a proving ground — and seems eager to get started. Speaking to KXAN Austin, James Lovett, VP of Public Affairs for the SH 130 Concession Company, explained that this decision to test autonomous freight with companies like Einride is a major innovation that will benefit the Texas supply chain. Emphasizing the importance of SH 130, Lovett added that "As we advance toward our goal of establishing the southern section of SH 130 as a nationally recognized route for autonomous freight movement, we see this partnership