Aurora plans 30,000 driverless trucks as carriers weigh cost

Gross margin breakeven moves to 2027 By the end of 2027, Aurora expects more than 1,000 trucks and roughly $200 million in revenue.

“30,000 trucks does sound like a lot to some people.

Aurora expects those trucks to average roughly 200,000 miles a year at about $2 per mile, including a fuel surcharge.

Maday expects miles per truck to climb closer to 250,000 a year as carriers run the trucks through their own networks.

He said 10% to 15% of his trucks’ miles are sometimes off-road, which puts maintenance at the center of the ownership decision.