Kodiak AI, Inc., a provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, announced recently it has received a testing permit under a new state law that allows heavy-duty autonomous vehicle developers to test and deploy their technology on California roads for the first time.
Kodiak obtained the permit on Aug. 13. This permit allows Kodiak to operate in California with a safety driver behind the wheel.
“California’s comprehensive autonomous vehicle regulations are a major unlock for freight innovation,” said Don Burnette, Founder and CEO, Kodiak. “This permit allows us to begin the first phase of scaling autonomous trucking coast-to-coast, while ensuring appropriate safety oversight from California regulators."
Kodiak said the permit marks the first step in the California DMV’s phased permitting approach, which progresses from testing with a driver onboard to driver-out testing and, ultimately, driver-out deployment.
