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FreightWaves · September 30, 2026 · On the brief until October 14, 2026

Kodiak taps IKEA to launch driverless freight on I-45

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THE AI ANGLE
Steering and operating long-haul freight trucks

Kodiak AI plans to haul IKEA freight on a 219-mile stretch of Interstate 45 with no driver in the cab. The launch follows four years of runs conducted with safety observers aboard. It moves autonomous freight hauling from supervised tests to regular driverless line-haul runs on public highways.

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Removing drivers forces logistics teams to automate routine compliance tasks, such as weigh station inspections, through digital clearance systems.

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