Talking Transports

Author: Bloomberg

Talking Transports by Bloomberg Intelligence features forwarding thinking conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between.
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Kodiak AI Drives Toward Trucking Autonomy
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

Autonomous trucking is shifting from pilot to early commercialization as technology, safety validation and economics converge. In this Talking Transports podcast, Kodiak AI founder and CEO Don Burnette joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s Lee Klaskow to discuss how the company is deploying driverless trucks in real-world operations and preparing for long-haul expansion. Burnette outlines Kodiak’s software-first approach, which favors real-time AI perception over rigid mapping, and highlights cost advantages from 24/7 utilization and lower labor dependence. He also addresses regulatory misconceptions, safety-case development and what is needed to accelerate adoption. The discussion also goes beyond trucking to explore a range of applications. Burnette reflects on the challenges and rewards of being a founder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.