Self-driving trucks begin official highway testing in California

TechCrunch · first seen 14.08.2026

Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI have received permits from the California DMV to officially test autonomous trucks on state highways.

Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI received DMV permits
Testing of self-driving trucks is officially underway on California highways

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