# Peterbilt 579 (Autonomous): robot model Canonical ID: `b69ca3fc-c806-48ce-93f6-5206f22a55f9` - **Slug:** peterbilt-579-autonomous - **Form factor:** truck - **Maturity stage:** pilot - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 2 ## Deployments - [peterbilt-579-autonomous-houston-texas-usa](/deployments/peterbilt-579-autonomous-houston-texas-usa.md) at Houston, Texas, USA (id: `b13ebae2-b2aa-419c-8b3e-99afef5598e7`) - [peterbilt-579-autonomous-dallas-texas-usa](/deployments/peterbilt-579-autonomous-dallas-texas-usa.md) at Dallas, Texas, USA (id: `2b09b344-2a7a-493d-b5cd-696f489eed91`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is Peterbilt 579 (Autonomous)? The Peterbilt 579 is a Class 8 heavy-duty truck being developed for autonomous operation through PACCAR's partnership with Aurora Innovation. The autonomous-enabled Peterbilt 579 integrates the Aurora Driver and has been deployed in commercial pilot programs hauling freight between Dallas and Houston with FedEx. ### Who makes Peterbilt 579 (Autonomous)? Peterbilt 579 (Autonomous) is made by PACCAR, based in Bellevue, WA, USA, founded in 1905. ### Where is Peterbilt 579 (Autonomous) deployed? 2 verified deployments of Peterbilt 579 (Autonomous) are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Houston, Texas, USA, Dallas, Texas, USA. ### What is Peterbilt 579 (Autonomous)'s maturity stage? Peterbilt 579 (Autonomous) is at the pilot stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Pilot stage means at least one named-customer trial deployment is verified. ## Sources (1) 1. https://www.paccar.com/news/archived-news/2021/paccar-and-aurora-form-strategic-partnership-to-develop-autonomous-trucks/ _API: GET /v1/models/b69ca3fc-c806-48ce-93f6-5206f22a55f9 ยท canonical URL: /models/peterbilt-579-autonomous_