What you need to know:
- Einride and EASE Logistics launched a Level 4 autonomous trucking pilot in Ohio using autonomous electric trucks for live freight operations
- The project is part of the Truck Automation Corridor Project led by DriveOhio, ODOT and INDOT to test autonomous freight technology and supply chain efficiency
- The cab-less self-driving trucks will transport cargo between warehouses while remote operators oversee safety and operational continuity
- The deployment strengthens EASE Logistics' position in advancing autonomous logistics operations and next-generation freight transportation in the U.S.
Einride and EASE Logistics announced this week the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville, Ohio.
For context, SAE Level 4 allows a vehicle to operate entirely on its own within specific routes and operating conditions, handling all driving tasks and roadway monitoring without any human intervention.
This deployment is an extension of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio's Truck Automation Corridor Project, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and is designed to evaluate the impact of autonomous technology on operations, safety, and freight efficiency.
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The pilot will operate across EASE Logistics facilities and designated public roadways using two Level 4 autonomous electric Einride trucks, building on the company's existing commercial autonomous freight operations in the U.S.
Beginning this summer, these vehicles will move cargo between warehouse locations in Marysville as project partners collect operational data tied to freight movement, warehouse workflows, distribution performance and transportation efficiency.
The deployment features cab-less, fully electric autonomous trucks designed to operate without an onboard driver. Thanks to Level 4 capabilities, the vehicles can independently navigate freight routes and respond to changing road conditions and other unexpected events. Off-site remote operators will continue to oversee operations and can provide intervention support when required to maintain safety and operational continuity.
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"Deploying our autonomous trucks in daily logistics operations with EASE reflects years of rigorous development and real-world validation. Safety is not a feature we add to our technology, it is the foundation everything is built on," said Roozbeh Charli, CEO of Einride. "Our partnership with EASE and the Truck Automation Corridor Project is proof that autonomous electric freight isn't a future ambition, it's a safe, working reality today."
The project marks EASE Logistics' third autonomous trucking initiative conducted in collaboration with DriveOhio further positioning the company among a small group of U.S.-based logistics providers actively evaluating multiple autonomous freight technologies in real-world commercial operations.
"Deployments like this help move autonomous trucking from controlled pilots into daily freight operations, where safety, reliability, and efficiency can be evaluated at scale. By working with leading autonomous technology providers, including Einride, in real-world environments, we're helping accelerate the infrastructure and operational readiness required for the next generation of freight transportation," said EASE President and CEO Peter Coratola, Jr.
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