Kodiak Hits 93% Autonomy Readiness, On Track for Driverless Long-Haul in 2026

Summary

Kodiak AI said its Autonomy Readiness Measure reached 93% at the end of August, up from 84% in February, keeping a driverless long-haul launch on track by year-end after 40,000+ paid driverless hours. USDOT published its National Strategy for Automated Vehicles (FY2026–2030), and California's DMV lifted its ban on driverless vehicles over 10,000 lbs, letting Aurora and Kodiak test on state highways. Gatik expanded its PepsiCo middle-mile deal across North America.