PepsiCo scales autonomous freight deployment with multi-year Gatik partnership

Ben Cornwell2026-06-09T09:00:00

PepsiCo expands autonomous trucking across North America as it seeks additional logistics capacity across its food and beverage supply chain.

PepsiCo has signed a multi-year agreement with autonomous trucking company Gatik to expand the use of self-driving freight vehicles across its North American supply chain.

The companies said the deal represents the largest commercial autonomous freight deployment to date. Gatik already operates routes for PepsiCo in Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, transporting products across regional distribution networks.

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