# Aurora Innovation autonomous trucking expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aurora-innovation-autonomous-trucking-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-28T14:46:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Aurora Innovation is scaling its autonomous trucking operations in the United States, moving from a fleet of approximately 20 units toward a goal of 200 driverless trucks by the end of 2026. The company currently operates on major Texas highways and utilizes second-generation hardware upfitted by Roush. CEO Chris Urmson has noted a transition toward a ‘driver-as-a-service’ model to leverage cost efficiencies, with estimates suggesting autonomous services could cost roughly $0.85 per mile compared to $1.30 for human drivers. Looking toward long-term growth, Aurora aims to have over 30,000 trucks equipped with its Aurora Driver platform in North America by 2030, targeting $5 billion in annual revenue. To reach this scale, the company plans to shift from its current transportation-as-a-service model to an asset-light ‘hardware-as-a-service’ model by the end of 2027 in partnership with Aumovio. This framework will allow customers to purchase self-driving trucks while paying a per-mile subscription fee. Aurora continues to maintain partnerships with Volvo and Paccar to integrate its technology into production lines. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Aurora Innovation targets 30,000 autonomous trucks by 2030 Aurora Innovation targets 30,000 autonomous trucks in North America by 2030, pivoting to a hardware-as-a-service model to drive revenue and scalability. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aurora-innovation-targets-30000-autonomous-trucks-by-2030 ### 2026-09-20: Aurora Innovation expands US driverless truck fleet Aurora Innovation plans to expand its US driverless truck fleet to 200 units this year, utilizing a ‘driver-as-a-service’ model to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aurora-innovation-expands-us-driverless-truck-fleet --- Cite as: Aurora Innovation autonomous trucking expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aurora-innovation-autonomous-trucking-expansion