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Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) at Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA

Aurora's second-generation driverless hardware kit on the International LT (Navistar) platform, the basis for fully observer-free operation targeted for Q2 2026 (produced via Roush). Distinct from the current PACCAR fleet, which still carries an OEM-requested observer.

Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) by Aurora Innovation · Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verified · Trucks

Track Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) at Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA

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Aurora lands McLane deal to run driverless truck routes between Dallas and Houston. Second-generation driverless trucks launched. Production underway with Roush.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) at Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA.

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Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-09
Model
Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)
Company
Aurora Innovation
Location
Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA
Operator
Aurora Innovation
Status
operational
Operator type
maker operated
First seen
2026-05-06
ID
8dc239b7-77dc-410b-837f-05beeef636be

Timeline

  1. May 2026
    First recorded
    Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) first documented operating at Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA.
  2. Aug 2026
    Current status: operational, reviewed
    Latest recorded state. New status transitions append here as the deployment-status recorder produces them.

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Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) operates in Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA. Explore the full verified map:

Sources (1)

  1. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/06/aurora-lands-mclane-deal-to-run-driverless-truck-routes-in-texas/ · 2026-05-06
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: pilot

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: truck

Sources by quality tier

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Common questions

What is the Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) deployment at Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA?
Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen), built by Aurora Innovation, is recorded as a deployment at Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA on the DEPLOY registry. Aurora Innovation operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) at Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA?
Aurora Innovation, the manufacturer of Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen), operates this deployment directly. This is a maker-deploys-its-own-product arrangement rather than a customer pilot.
When did the Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) deployment at Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting May 6, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. Earlier activity may exist but is not yet sourced.
Have there been incidents at the Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) deployment at Dallas-Houston Texas Corridor, USA?
No active incidents affecting this deployment are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Absence of recorded incidents is not a guarantee no incident occurred; DEPLOY records only sourced incidents and suppresses retracted ones.

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