Atlas and Kodiak aim to expand driverless truck fleet to 100 units
Atlas Energy Solutions and Kodiak plan to grow their autonomous truck fleet from 28 to 100 vehicles, with public-road trials expected in 2027.
Atlas Energy Solutions now runs Kodiak-powered autonomous trucks from two locations about 90 minutes apart, covering more routes across the Permian Basin. As of March 31, 2026 the fleet of 28 trucks completed roughly 7,000 loads and logged more than 23,500 driverless hours. The firms intend to increase the fleet to 100 trucks by mid-2027 and begin operating on public highways in 2027, pending operational milestones.
Kodiak’s trucks can pull three trailers for a combined weight of 135 tons and have earned a VERA safety score of 98 out of 100 in an independent evaluation. The system is designed to stop or pull over in severe weather, construction zones, or if a mechanical or communications failure is detected, with human operators monitoring from a central command center.
Why it matters
The expansion shows autonomous trucks moving from private sites to public roads, affecting freight logistics and safety standards.
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