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OTR Solutions, the leader in logistics-focused back-office technology and financial solutions, today announced the launch of Truly Instant Funding.
The New Premier Autonomy program offers carriers access to Aurora-equipped autonomous trucks through 2030, with Uber Freight providing a shipment network.
Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation just made a pretty big step toward "democratizing" self-driving trucks, bringing the industry closer to a driverless future.
"When you're a carrier that's looking to bring on autonomous trucks, you need to know how the technology works and whether it'll work within your network." - Zac Andreoni, VP of Business Development, Aurora
This isn't just a tech demo. We're talking about real, revenue-generating autonomous freight routes.
"With higher utilization, AVs can make freight corridors a whole lot more efficient, stimulating growth in the overall volume of freight moved." - Olivia Hu, Head of Autonomous Trucking, Uber Freight
This partnership is about making autonomous trucking a commercial reality at a much faster pace.
Source: FreightWaves
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Waabi appoints Uber Freight founder Lior Ron as COO to lead the commercial rollout of autonomous trucks, aiming for U.S. Southwest deployment by year-end and North America-wide expansion within five years.
Aurora logged its first revenue in Q2 2025, expanded driverless trucking to nighttime operations, and grew its network, even as losses topped $200 million and safety concerns.
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