Volvo Autonomous Solutions and DSV Launch Autonomous Freight Operations Between Dallas and Houston
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and logistics provider DSV have started autonomous freight services between Dallas and Houston using the self-driving Volvo VNL Autonomous truck.
- over 1 million miles
What Happened
Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and DSV have launched autonomous transport services between Aurora's terminals in Dallas and Houston, Texas. During the initial phase, a safety driver will be present in the vehicle. The collaboration aims to strengthen day-to-day performance and build operational experience for expansion to additional routes.
“Autonomous driving is moving towards real-world operations. Our collaboration with Volvo in Texas represents a production, depot-to-depot setup. We see clear opportunities to improve safety and driver comfort, help mitigate a growing driver shortage, and unlock better asset utilization through 24/7 operations for the benefit of our customers.”
V.A.S. will deploy its Autona/freight solution for DSV, combining the Volvo VNL Autonomous with self-driving technology from Aurora and Waabi. V.A.S. has logged over one million miles in regional and local freight since 2023, bringing operational experience to support reliable scaling.
Why this matters
This real-world deployment shows how autonomous trucks can be integrated into existing logistics networks, potentially improving safety, efficiency, and addressing driver shortages.
Terms in This Story
- Safety driver
- A human driver who monitors the autonomous system and can take control if needed.
- Depot-to-depot
- Transport between two fixed logistics hubs or terminals.
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