Gatik news and trends

Kroger Leverages Automation to Boost Delivery Capacity Amid Demand Growth
Delivery // March 15, 2023

Deploying autonomous trucks, Kroger is the latest grocer to leverage automation to meet delivery demand. On Wednesday (March 15), autonomous vehicles company Gatik announced that Kroger, the nation’s largest pure-play grocer, is leveraging its self-driving box trucks to transport products from the retailer’s eCommerce fulfillment...

Kroger to Use Gatik’s Autonomous Box Trucks in Dallas
Retail // March 15, 2023

Kroger will use Gatik’s autonomous box trucks to deliver goods to retail locations. The operation is to launch in the second quarter in Dallas, Texas, and is part of a new multi-year commercial collaboration to transport goods within the grocer’s Dallas distribution network. The companies said in...

Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Wraps EV Delivery Pilot
Connected Economy // August 23, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Walmart has concluded its pilot delivery program using vans from electric vehicle startup Canoo. Plus, BNPL firm Klarna is teaming up with Software-as-a-Service company Shoplazza, and Dick’s Sporting Goods scores with new omnichannel and experiential offerings. Walmart, Canoo Finalize EV...

Gatik, Cummins to Integrate Technologies on Autonomous Delivery Trucks
Transportation // August 23, 2022

Gatik and Cummins will collaborate to integrate Gatik’s autonomous driving system with Cummins’ advanced powertrain solution, working to improve the performance, safety and fuel efficiency of Gatik’s medium-duty delivery trucks.  These trucks are designed to serve customers’ needs for autonomous middle-mile logistics, the companies said...

Quick Reads
Goodyear and Gatik Integrate Tire Intelligence Tech Into Autonomous Vehicles

January 09, 2024
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Gatik integrated tire intelligence technology into an autonomous driving system. By adding Goodyear SightLine technology to Gatik’s autonomous vehicles, Gatik can collect data about accurate cornering and braking stiffness, rolling resistance and tire load, the companies said in a Tuesday (Jan. 9) press release. With that data, Gatik […]

Kroger to Use Gatik’s Autonomous Box Trucks in Dallas

March 15, 2023
Kroger will use Gatik’s autonomous box trucks to deliver goods to retail locations. The operation is to launch in the second quarter in Dallas, Texas, and is part of a new multi-year...

Walmart Marks Milestone With Fully Driverless Deliveries

November 08, 2021
Walmart announced on Monday (Nov. 8) that the autonomous trucking company Gatik has been moving customer orders daily without a safety driver on a route in Bentonville, Arkansas, the first...

Goodyear-Gatik Partnership Pairs Connected Smart Tires With Autonomous Trucks 

September 29, 2021
Goodyear and autonomous trucking company Gatik have forged a multi-year collaboration to advance the development of mobility solutions for the driverless B2B short-haul logistics industry.  Under the collaboration, Goodyear Ventures participated in Gatik’s recently...