Kodiak AI provides 24/7 self-driving drivers as a service featureUse AI-powered virtual drivers in long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense applications
Verizon provides 5G telematics and ThingSpace IoT management solutions to enable Kodiak's operating model and manage the large amounts of data generated from unmanned trucks.
Watch the video to see how it works. Key features include camera and sensor telemetry for autonomous driving assistance, centralized fleet and data management with ThingSpace, and custom 5G and LTE data plans for over-the-air software updates and wireless connectivity between truck and command center.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 18, 2025 (Globe Newswire) — verizon business and Kodiak AI (NASDAQ: KDK), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered self-driving vehicle technology, has reached a commercial agreement with Verizon. Connectivity and IoT Provides data capabilities to Kodiak's driverless trucking solutions.
Kodiak Driver, Kodiak's AI-powered virtual driver, incorporates technology that allows humans to provide remote assistance to vehicles in certain low-speed, well-defined scenarios that benefit from human involvement. This “self-driving assistance” feature is made possible by Verizon partner Vay Technology, a leading provider of automotive-grade remote driving technology.
Verizon connectivity enables Kodiak unmanned vehicles to communicate with automated driver assistance drivers and send mission-critical communications between vehicles and command centers over long distances in remote environments with low latency.
The collaboration will include Verizon's 5G and LTE networks, IoT telematics, and monospace A management platform that helps meet Kodiak's needs for advanced data capabilities. Use cases include over-the-air software updates, seamless remote fleet management, and skilled remote assistance for Kodiak's long-haul trucking and industrial operations.
Don Barnett, founder and CEO of Kodiak AI, said: “This is physical AI that enables up to 24/7 unmanned operation, and Verizon’s cellular and IoT capabilities provide the backbone that helps Kodiak securely scale its business and serve its customers.”
Daniel Lawson, senior vice president of global solutions for Verizon Business. “Our IoT solutions, 5G networks, and data platforms are now powering the operation of connected vehicles of all sizes, and now, as AI drives a new enthusiasm for self-driving mobility, reliable connectivity and data services are more important than ever.”
Partnership components include::
Ultra-reliable, low-latency connection: Verizon offers custom 5G and LTE data plans to meet the intense data demands of autonomous vehicle operations. This network provides highly reliable, high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for over-the-air software updates and near real-time communications between operations centers and trucks across the country.
Realization of autonomous support: Connectivity is key to Kodiak's self-driving assistance technology, allowing remote operators to quickly view camera feeds and sensor data and expertly guide self-driving trucks according to defined scenarios. This human oversight improves safety and helps streamline daily operations.
Centralized fleet management with ThingSpace: Verizon's ThingSpace centralized IoT platform allows Kodiak's IT team to easily monitor, manage, and troubleshoot connectivity across its fleet. The platform tracks data usage and provides cost transparency, allowing you to scale your operations efficiently.
This network foundation will enable Kodiak to offer its customers next-generation unmanned solutions, including day and night transportation for industrial customers and long-haul transportation with trucking partners.
Learn more about Kodiak's commitment to connectivity and technology to Verizon Business here.
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About Kodiak AI Kodiak AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: KDK), founded in 2018, is a leading provider of AI-powered self-driving technology designed to help tackle some of the most challenging driving tasks. Kodiak's unmanned solutions help address the critical issue of safely transporting goods in the face of unprecedented supply chain challenges. Kodiak's vision is to become the trusted world leader in autonomous ground transportation. Kodiak is committed to contributing to a safer and more efficient future for everyone through the commercialization of large-scale driverless trucking. To this end, Kodiak has developed Kodiak Driver, a virtual driver that combines advanced AI-powered software with modular, vehicle-independent hardware designed to meet the needs of Kodiak customers. The Kodiak Driver isn't just an idea, it's now operational without anyone in the cab. Kodiak serves customers in the long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense industries. Kodiak believes it has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first company to bring customer-owned and operated driverless trucks into commercial service in 2024.
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