Kratos Defense Launches First-Ever Automated Truck Platoon for NASCAR Brickyard 400 Logistics

Reuters
29 Jul
Kratos Defense Launches First-Ever Automated Truck Platoon for NASCAR Brickyard 400 Logistics

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has partnered with Champion Tire & Wheel to launch the first-ever automated truck platoon for motorsports logistics, supporting the NASCAR Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This deployment marks a significant milestone in the use of driverless trucking technology, providing automated delivery of wheels, tires, and pit gear for NASCAR teams. The initiative demonstrates the practical scalability of Kratos' autonomous systems in commercial fleets without disrupting existing workflows. This project also builds on the I-70 Truck Automation Corridor program, which aims to integrate automated trucking safely along key Midwest freight routes. The collaboration highlights Kratos' strategy of leveraging defense-developed technology for commercial applications, showcasing innovation that offers immediate real-world impact.

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