Autonomous Trucking Startups

Embark Technology develops self-driving software for semi trucks, targeting the long-haul freight and trucking industry. The company completed an autonomous coast-to-coast drive and operated a network of transfer points before going public and being acquired.

8 investors

Teleo retrofits heavy construction equipment such as dozers, trucks, and loaders into supervised autonomous robots, letting a single operator remotely run multiple machines from a control center. It targets general contractors in the construction industry seeking productivity gains.

6 investors

Flux retrofits existing material handling equipment with AI-powered autonomy hardware, enabling warehouses to automate pallet movement, material transport, and logistics tasks without purchasing new machines or modifying infrastructure. The company serves warehouse and logistics operations seeking to reduce labor costs and improve fleet utilization.

5 investors

lvl5 builds high-definition maps for self-driving cars and autonomous vehicles. The company operated in the autonomous driving and self-driving vehicle space and has since been acquired.

5 investors

Switchboard uses hardware devices installed on commercial vehicles to collect real-time data and provide visibility and reporting on freight location, routing availability, and related logistics information. It serves freight and trucking operators managing freight movement across North America.

5 investors

Mars Auto develops autonomous trucks aimed at automating long-haul freight shipping, and is exploring the "middle-mile" trucking market. The company is based in South Korea.

4 investors

Starsky Robotics develops autonomous ("driverless") trucks aimed at improving road safety while allowing truck drivers to work remotely and stay closer to home. The company operates in the self-driving vehicle and freight trucking space.

3 investors

Hermes Robotics manufactures autonomy retrofit kits that enable low-speed vehicle automation for any vehicle type. The company serves vehicle operators and fleet owners seeking autonomous capability retrofits.

2 investors

Observant AI offers an iPhone-based driver monitoring system that uses machine learning and the iPhone's depth sensors to detect unsafe driving behavior and prevent accidents. It is aimed at commercial fleets.

2 investors

Hypermile develops AI-powered cruise control software for trucks that reduces fuel consumption by up to 11% and CO₂ emissions through predictive models and real-time optimization. The system integrates with existing truck manufacturer systems to improve efficiency and driver comfort for fleet operators.

1 investor

Viaopt provides a ride-sharing-style pooling service for corporate trucking fleets, aimed at logistics operations. The company is based in San Francisco.

1 investor