PITTSBURGH and BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Aurora is partnering with McLeod Software to create the industry’s first Transportation Management System (TMS) for autonomous trucks.
“Our partnership with McLeod marks a key next step in delivering a premium, customer-centric product and service,” said Ossa Fisher, president, Aurora. “By meeting customers where they are within their existing TMS, we’re making it easy for them to tap into the safety and efficiency benefits of autonomous trucks.”
According to a company media release, the collaboration lays the foundation for a superior user experience for mutual customers utilizing Aurora’s autonomous trucks, which will help increase industry adoption of self-driving trucking technology.
Moving Freight Efficiently and Safely
“Self-driving trucks are designed to move freight safely, more efficiently, and around the clock, enabling carriers to significantly increase asset utilization and revenue,” Aurora said. “However, the technology must seamlessly integrate into customer’s existing operations and transportation management processes without adding unnecessary complexity or friction. Enter McLeod Software, the preferred TMS for more than 1,200 customers due to its robust platform and advanced tools for scheduling, dispatching, billing and more.”
According to the release, with an API integration to Aurora’s technology, McLeod’s customers will be able to easily tender loads and benefit from enhanced real-time visibility into autonomous operations. The goal is to set a new standard for efficiency and ease-of-adoption for carriers interested in moving goods autonomously.
Seamless Integration to Accelerate Customer Adoption
“The integration will enable mutual customers to utilize their McLeod TMS to manage critical processes such as load tender and acceptance of autonomous shipments, dispatch, and load visibility—making it easy for McLeod customers to onboard, manage and integrate autonomous trucks into their business,” Aurora said. “Aurora will also be able to tap into McLeod’s deep roster of customers, further accelerating industry adoption of self-driving trucks.”
Beta Testing Underway
With beta testing currently underway, McLeod plans to offer this feature to its customers in 2026.
“Integrating Aurora’s autonomous capabilities into our TMS platform provides our customers with a pathway to adopt Autonomous Tractors within their operations,” said Tom McLeod, founder, CEO, McLeod. “This collaboration underscores our dedication to providing cutting-edge technology for our customers, empowering them to optimize their operations and embrace innovation with confidence.”
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