Tech Big rigs deliver cargo with no humans at the wheel Are you ready to share the road with driverless semi-trucks in the future? Published February 3, 2025 6:00am EST close 'CyberGuy': Big rigs deliver cargo with no humans at the wheel First driverless semi delivers 100 loads in Texas, transforming logistics with AI. Tech expert Kurt Knutsson gives his takeaways. Are you ready to share the road with massive semi-trucks cruising down the highways next to you without a human driver? Well, that is one step closer, thanks to the groundbreaking partnership between Kodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy Solutions. These innovative companies have just pulled off something incredible. They successfully launched the first-ever commercial driverless trucking operation. Driverless semi-truck (Kodiak Robotics) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Milestone achievementsKodiak Robotics has become the first company globally to deliver a driverless semi-truck to a customer while also being the first to generate ongoing revenue from driverless trucks. Atlas Energy Solutions, in turn, has made history as the first customer to launch a commercial delivery operation using driverless semi-trucks.Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak Robotics, tells CyberGuy, "Through this partnership, we are providing a critical service to Atlas, helping them to provide freight service in one of Americas most difficult trucking environments." Driverless semi-truck (Kodiak Robotics) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Operational successAtlas has successfully completed 100 loads of proppant sand deliveries using Kodiak RoboTrucks, establishing itself as the pioneer in making driverless deliveries with its own autonomous fleet. The operations span the 75,000 square mile Permian Basin in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, showcasing the scalability and efficiency of the technology.Burnette emphasized that"before launching driverless service, we completed our safety case Kodiaks comprehensive study that demonstrates the safety of our self-driving system for work in the Permian Basin." Driverless semi-truck (Kodiak Robotics) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Rapid scaling and revenue generationThe high demand in the Permian Basin is driving rapid scaling of operations, enabling Kodiak to earn significant revenue from its RoboTrucks faster than any other autonomous truck company. This accelerated growth demonstrates the commercial viability of autonomous trucking technology."We are now working to extend the safety case to highways over the course of 2025," Burnette said. "This large-scale operation allows us to rapidly accumulate driverless experience, which will benefit our on-highway customers and contribute to the successful launch of our on-highway driverless operations. We believe we have a 12- to 18-month lead on launching driverless semi-trucks at scale." Driverless semi-truck (Kodiak Robotics) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Integrated automation strategyConcurrent with the RoboTruck operations, Atlas has launched the Dune Express, a 42-mile autonomous conveyor belt in the desert that delivers sand to the autonomous RoboTrucks. This integration of the RoboTrucks and the Dune Express is a key component of Atlas' strategy to automate its entire supply chain, promising increased efficiency and safety in industrial logistics. Driverless semi-truck (Kodiak Robotics) (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)What's next?The autonomous trucking industry stands on the brink of a transformative era, with pioneering companies like Kodiak Robotics leading the charge toward a more efficient and technologically advanced transportation landscape."We are encouraged by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffys strong commitment to creating a national regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles and are confident the new administration will ensure a clear path for innovators," Burnette said. "Ultimately, autonomous trucks will increase American competitiveness, reduce inflation, and help ensure U.S. technology leads in the 21st century. All indications suggest the industry expects the Trump administration to be favorable toward autonomous trucking. We are committed to maintaining American leadership in realizing this vision."Kurts key takeawaysThe partnership between Kodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy Solutions represents a pivotal moment in the transportation industry. By successfully deploying autonomous trucks in commercial operations, they have proven the technology's readiness, as well as its economic viability. This breakthrough is likely to accelerate the adoption of autonomous trucking across various sectors, potentially reshaping the future of logistics and supply chain management.Would you feel comfortable sharing the highway with a driverless semi-truck?Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading toCyberguy.com/Newsletter.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com.All rights reserved. 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