Can autonomous trucks drive themselves in Oklahoma? Three things to know Autonomous semi trucks are becoming a more visible part of freight traffic in Oklahoma, with a second company now operating a route into Oklahoma City. The new service, announced by Aurora Innovation in partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions, adds a 200-mile corridor between Dallas and Oklahoma City to the state’s limited but growing autonomous trucking activity. For drivers, the technology may sound like fully driverless trucking, but that is not what Oklahoma law currently allows. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, these trucks can operate in autonomous mode in the state, but a person still must be in the driver’s seat. The expansion also comes as autonomous freight remains concentrated in one part of Oklahoma: Interstate 35 between Oklahoma City and the Texas state line. State law, industry development and safety questions are all part of why this matters now. Here are three important things to know. 1. A second autonomous trucking route is now operating into Oklahoma City Aurora Innovation, working with Volvo Autonomous Solutions, announced a 200-mile freight route between Dallas and Oklahoma City. Aurora said the trucks are expected to run in Oklahoma as often as five days a week, expanding its autonomous freight network. This adds a second autonomous trucking operation on Oklahoma highways. In late 2023, Kodiak AI and Maersk launched the first commercial autonomous trucking lane between Houston and Oklahoma City. 2. The trucks can drive themselves in Oklahoma, but not without a person inside Oklahoma law does not currently allow a fully driverless vehicle, according to the notes. That means the trucks can operate in autonomous mode, but a driver still must be in the seat. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Cpt. Brian Orr said the trucks operating in the state are handling the