MOUNTAIN
VIEW, Calif. and OMAHA,
Neb., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak
Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving trucking company, today
announced its collaboration with Werner Enterprises, one of the
nation's largest transportation and logistics providers, to
establish an autonomous trucking lane and to showcase how
efficiently autonomous trucks can be used with a transfer hub model
at truckports. The relationship commenced in August with a
week-long pilot program in which a Kodiak truck, accompanied by a
human safety driver at all times, completed four tours involving
eight unique trips between Dallas
and Lake City, Florida. Werner
Enterprises also joined Kodiak's Partner Deployment Program, which
helps carriers establish autonomous freight operations and
seamlessly integrate the Kodiak Driver, Kodiak's self-driving
system, into their fleet.
![Kodiak Robotics has announced a collaboration with Werner Enterprises, one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics providers, to establish an autonomous trucking lane and to showcase how efficiently autonomous trucks can be used with a transfer hub model at truckports. Kodiak Robotics has announced a collaboration with Werner Enterprises, one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics providers, to establish an autonomous trucking lane and to showcase how efficiently autonomous trucks can be used with a transfer hub model at truckports.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1910196/Kodiak_Werner_Truck.jpg)
"Working with Kodiak enables us to efficiently incorporate new
technologies into our business while giving us a competitive edge,"
said Werner's Senior Vice President of Van/Expedited Chad Dittberner. "We're eager to establish the
hybrid model of drivers and ongoing autonomous lanes to create new
and unparalleled levels of efficiency while staying focused on
Werner's value of putting safety first."
During its pilot with Werner, Kodiak completed a total of 152
hours of driving time and achieved 100 percent on-time delivery
performance. Werner had trailers ready for a Kodiak self-driving
truck to pick up on both ends of the trip. Werner's local drivers
completed the first-mile pickups and last-mile deliveries. This
truckport model maximizes the amount of time the Kodiak Driver
spends driving.
"Werner's vision for incorporating autonomous trucks into their
future operations demonstrates a fundamental understanding of where
autonomous technology fits within the trucking industry," said
Don Burnette, Founder and CEO,
Kodiak. "The Kodiak Driver is designed to do the often-undesirable
highway portions of long-haul routes, allowing drivers to
handle the deliveries that let them sleep in their own beds at
night. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Werner
and introducing new permanent lanes together."
The joint effort with Werner Enterprises is the most recent
carrier relationship to be announced by Kodiak. Earlier this year,
the company announced partnerships with U.S. Xpress, 10 Roads
Express and CEVA Logistics.
About Kodiak Robotics,
Inc.
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 to develop autonomous
technology that carries freight forward — so people, partners, and
the planet thrive. The company is developing an industry-leading
technology stack purpose-built specifically for long-haul trucks,
making the freight industry safer and more efficient.
Kodiak's unique modular hardware approach integrates sensors into a
streamlined sensor-pod structure that optimizes for perception,
scalability, and maintainability. The company delivers freight for
its customers along six routes in Texas and Oklahoma, operating autonomously on the
highway portions of the routes. Learn more about Kodiak on the web
at kodiak.ai, and on LinkedIn and Twitter. You can find the
company press kit HERE.
About Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers superior
truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across
the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2021 revenues of $2.7 billion, an industry-leading modern truck
and trailer fleet, more than 14,000 talented associates and our
innovative Werner EDGE technology, we are an essential solutions
provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply
chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner
provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as
Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight
management, intermodal and final mile. As an industry leader,
Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and
supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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