Pilot Pairs With Kodiak to Open Inaugural Truckport for Autonomous Trucks


Autonomous Trucks

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Autonomous trucks focus on the long, repeatable highway miles, leaving the more enticing local, first- and last-mile deliveries for professional drivers who can stay closer to home." Additional comprehensive services at the truckport will include refueling at the Pilot Travel Center, light maintenance and pre-trip inspections, including enhanced inspections specifically designed for self-driving trucks. "Partnering with Pilot Co. to build the Villa Rica truckport ensures that we have access to the truckport services we need, utilizing Pilot's industry-leading travel center network," said Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak Robotics. "This partnership, combined with Kodiak's flexible technology stack, enables our scalable, asset-light approach to building our truckport network. The two entities plan to explore further expansion within Pilot's national travel center network.