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Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes across Texas

Technology
Published on 6 May 2026
Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes across Texas

A major retailer just backed Aurora’s fully driverless push

Aurora has secured a deal with McLane to operate driverless truck routes in Texas, marking another step for autonomous freight. The company says it will broaden the service to new routes linking McLane distribution centers across the U.S. Sun Belt by the end of 2026, aiming to scale autonomous logistics beyond pilots and limited corridors.

  • Aurora and McLane partner for driverless trucking in Texas
  • Plans call for expansion across Sun Belt routes by end of 2026
  • Deal signals growing confidence in autonomous freight operations
  • Focus is on connecting McLane distribution centers efficiently
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