Self-Driving Tractor-Trailers Will Be On U.S. Roads This Year
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Domino's Pizza topped expectations for first-quarter sales and profit on Monday, as consumers in the U.S. tapped into offers through the pizza chain's loyalty program.
The company's shares have gained about 21% so far this year. Domino's said while order count grew both in the U.S. carry-out and delivery businesses, it grew the most among lower-income consumers.
Domino's revamped its loyalty program in September last year and entered into a third-party delivery partnership with Uber Eats, helping it rekindle delivery demand.
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Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation plans to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks.
In less than nine months, a seven-year science experiment by Aurora will end, and driverless trucks will start carrying loads between terminals for FedEx, Uber Freight, Werner and other partners.
Within three or four years, Aurora and its competitors expect to put thousands of the self-driving trucks on America's public freeways. The goal is for the trucks, which can run nearly around the clock without any breaks to speed the flow of goods, accelerating delivery times and lowering costs.
The company's shares have gained about 21% so far this year. Domino's said while order count grew both in the U.S. carry-out and delivery businesses, it grew the most among lower-income consumers.
Domino's revamped its loyalty program in September last year and entered into a third-party delivery partnership with Uber Eats, helping it rekindle delivery demand.
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Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation plans to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks.
In less than nine months, a seven-year science experiment by Aurora will end, and driverless trucks will start carrying loads between terminals for FedEx, Uber Freight, Werner and other partners.
Within three or four years, Aurora and its competitors expect to put thousands of the self-driving trucks on America's public freeways. The goal is for the trucks, which can run nearly around the clock without any breaks to speed the flow of goods, accelerating delivery times and lowering costs.
