Autonomous Trucks
Layoffs are impacting automakers and transportation technology companies across the industry but at least one firm in the space is looking to expand its workforce instead of scale back. According to Reuters, self-driving truck startup Gatik hopes to double its workforce by the end of the year. The company’s trucks each feature a cold chain-capable 20’ foot box designed to transport ambient, refrigerated and frozen goods. Over its relatively brief existence, Gatik has managed to attract the attention and support of some major players in the cloud industry. Microsoft reportedly contributed to a funding round earlier this year under an agreement that will see Gatik use the company’s Azure cloud platform to further develop self-driving technology.