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Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) at U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network)

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

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Aurora launched its second-generation driverless trucks based on the International LT Series, upfitted by Roush Industries. The fleet is being deployed across Aurora's 10-route commercial network throughout the U.S. Sun Belt. Roush targeting annual production run-rate of 1,000 Aurora trucks. Aurora plans 200 driverless trucks by end of 2026. A customer has committed to purchase 500 Aurora Driver-powered trucks.

Key facts

Generation
2nd-gen hardware kit
Vehicle platform
International LT Series
Upfit partner
Roush Industries
Target fleet
200 trucks by end of 2026
Roush run-rate
1,000 trucks/year by year-end

Safety record

No incidents on record for Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) at U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network).

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Trust tier
Catalog entry · 1 source · not yet field-verifiedhow tiers work →
Last updated
2026-08-14
Model
Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen)
Company
Aurora Innovation
Location
U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network)
Operator
Aurora Innovation
Status
operational
First seen
2026-07-22
ID
9ca588bd-6be2-4593-8b51-774d80460b0b

Timeline

  1. Jul 2026
    First recorded
    Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) first documented operating at U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network).
  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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Sources (1)

  1. Aurora Launches Second-Generation Driverless Trucks in U.S. to Meet Customer Demand · https://ir.aurora.tech/news-events/press-releases/detail/144/aurora-launches-second-generation-driverless-trucks-in-u-s-to-meet-customer-demand · 2026-07-22
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-14

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-14

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: pilot

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: truck

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Common questions

What is the Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) deployment at U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network)?
Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen), built by Aurora Innovation, is recorded as a deployment at U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network) on the DEPLOY registry. Aurora Innovation operates the deployment directly.
Who operates Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) at U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network)?
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 U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network) go live?
The deployment is recorded as starting July 22, 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 U.S. Sun Belt (10-route commercial network)?
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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