Charger Logistics plans to purchase up to 500 autonomous trucks equipped with the Aurora Driver under a new agreement with Aurora Innovation, expanding a relationship that began earlier this year.
The proposed purchase would give Charger ownership of its driverless trucks while using Aurora’s autonomous driving technology through a subscription service.
“Since launching autonomous operations along the Laredo corridor, we’ve realized immediate operational benefits that point to a clear path to scaling,” said Andy Khera, president of Charger Logistics.
As Charger expands its autonomous operations, the company intends to integrate the technology into its existing freight management network.
Under the arrangement, Charger would purchase and own the trucks while subscribing to Aurora’s autonomous driving service.