Gatik, a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, has announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to enhance its driverless trucking capabilities. The company will integrate NVIDIA DRIVE AGX, powered by the high-performance DRIVE Thor system-on-a-chip (SoC), into its fleet of Class 6 and Class 7 Freight-Only vehicles. This collaboration marks a significant step toward the large-scale deployment of Level 4 autonomous trucks in the U.S., benefiting customers such as Walmart, Kroger, and Tyson Foods.
A New Era of AI-Driven Trucking
The integration of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor will serve as the AI powerhouse for Gatik’s next-generation self-driving trucks. With the ability to process up to 1,000 trillion operations per second, this cutting-edge computing platform provides the necessary intelligence for safe and scalable autonomous vehicle operations. The partnership aims to address critical industry challenges, including driver shortages, increasing e-commerce demands, and rising operational costs.
“We are excited to collaborate with NVIDIA and incorporate their groundbreaking technology into Isuzu’s Production-Ready Vehicle Platform,” said Gautam Narang, CEO of Gatik. “This next-generation computing architecture will enable the AI-driven processing required to safely deploy our Freight-Only operations at scale. Our partnership with NVIDIA builds upon our ongoing collaboration with Isuzu North America Corporation and represents a key milestone in our mission to revolutionize middle-mile logistics.”
Strengthening Industry Alliances
Gatik has been working with Isuzu North America Corporation since 2021 to advance autonomous driving solutions. The addition of NVIDIA’s state-of-the-art computing platform further strengthens Gatik’s development efforts and supports its vision for safer, more efficient, and sustainable freight transportation.
Rishi Dhall, Vice President of Automotive at NVIDIA, emphasized the impact of this collaboration: “The combination of our AI-driven solutions and Gatik’s autonomous trucking technology will help address key challenges in the logistics industry. Our DRIVE AGX platform, built on the DRIVE Thor SoC, delivers the massive computational power needed for secure and reliable autonomous operations, making roads safer and logistics more efficient.”
Transforming the Future of Logistics
With the rapid growth of e-commerce and increasing pressure on supply chains, the need for automated logistics solutions has never been greater. Gatik’s focus on middle-mile freight transportation—where goods move between warehouses, distribution centers, and retail locations—positions the company at the forefront of the autonomous trucking revolution. The integration of NVIDIA’s DRIVE AGX Thor system will provide enhanced real-time processing, improved decision-making capabilities, and increased safety measures to ensure seamless operations.
The announcement was made at NVIDIA’s GTC event, highlighting the growing momentum of AI-driven innovations in the transportation sector. As Gatik continues to expand its commercial footprint, the collaboration with NVIDIA is expected to accelerate the adoption of autonomous trucking solutions across multiple industries.
With this strategic partnership, Gatik is set to redefine the middle-mile logistics landscape, making freight transportation smarter, safer, and more efficient than ever before.
