Aurora's autonomous trucks are now driving at night. Its next big challenge is rain.

Robo trucks take major step forward for driverless tech in Texas

Self-driving tractor trailers are rumbling down Texas highways to haul cargo at night -- a major step forward for the technology.

Aurora's autonomous trucks are now driving at night. Its next big challenge is rain.

The company has also opened another facility in Phoenix as it scales driverless operations.

Aurora begins driverless operations at night, opens Phoenix terminal

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Aurora Innovation Inc. is announcing the expansion of its commercial operations, including surpassing 20,000 driverless miles at the end of June, recently growing its driverless fleet to three trucks, beginning driverless commercial operations at night and opening its Phoenix terminal. “Efficiency, uptime, and reliability are important for our customers, and Aurora is showing we can deliver,” said Chris Urmson, co-founder, CEO …

Give 'em the Business Recap: Texas Microchips, AI feelings, Self-driving Cars & Trucks, and Major Economic Events

Monday, July 28th: Congress is pushing for new national standards for college athletes to get paid for their name, image, and likeness. Tune in to discover how this historic move will change the game for student-athletes! Plus, the latest scoop on the 3 major events shaping the US economy this week. From self-driving cars to now self-driving trucks, Austin is leading the way in cutting-edge technology on the roads. Don’t miss out on this autonom…

Aurora Begins Nighttime Driverless Truck Runs Between Dallas and Houston

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. In April—after years of testing its self-driving tech on I-45 with safety drivers in truck cabs—Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation launched America’s first fully driverless 18-wheeler delivery service between Dallas and Houston. But those runs were deployed amid bright daylight. Now the company’s gone a step further by launching nighttime runs between the Texas cities.…The pos…

Autonomous trucking company now operating driverless lane during nighttime hours in Texas

Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced that one of the company’s driverless trucking lanes will operate at night as well as during the day to increase “truck utilization potential.” On July 30, 2025, Aurora announced that autonomous trucking operations along the Dallas-to-Houston lane will now include nighttime driving in addition to the company’s established daytime route. Nighttime autonomy, unlocked! The #AuroraDriver now hauls day and night, tha…