Driverless Trucks Haul Doritos

PepsiCo is advancing its adoption of autonomous vehicle technology with a fleet of driverless trucks. A recent operation saw a 26,000-pound truck laden with Doritos and Frito-Lay chips depart a distribution center. Its destination was a Walmart store approximately 4 miles away, all without a human driver at the controls.

This deployment is part of PepsiCo's strategy to integrate self-driving technology into its logistics operations. The focus appears to be on short-distance deliveries, ensuring efficient restocking of retail partners. The company is expanding its fleet of these autonomous trucks, signaling a commitment to the future of automated transportation in the snack distribution sector.