The Ontario, Canada-based truck transportation provider Charger Logistics intends to purchase up to 500 autonomous trucks controlled by technology from self-driving platform provider Aurora, the companies said today.
Charger operates across the U.S. and Mexico, moving goods for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, and retail industries.
Under the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU), the carrier would purchase 500 Aurora Driver-powered trucks, with delivery taking place over 2027 and 2028.
Charger plans to deploy the trucks on current and new high-volume routes near the border and throughout the country.
“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.