Kodiak Robotics has entered into a partnership with Wabash to utilize Wabash’s Trailers as a Service (TaaS) offering. Wabash’s TaaS will provide Kodiak a flexible solution with access to a growing fleet of safe, reliable trailers nationwide.
Wabash’s TaaS offering supports the full life cycle of the trailer, from acquisition to maintenance and uptime management. Unlike traditional leasing, TaaS delivers fully maintained capacity with new or certified trailers, ensuring minimal downtime through Wabash’s managed care services. With a subscription that includes maintenance, repair and managed care support, Kodiak can focus on developing the Kodiak Driver, the company’s industry-leading autonomous technology.
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“Our TaaS offering provides the flexibility and comprehensive support that aligns perfectly with Kodiak’s goals, ensuring they can focus on innovation and efficiency,” said Mike Pettit, Wabash’s chief growth officer. “We’re excited to collaborate with Kodiak and co-learn as we develop trailer solutions that support autonomous long-haul trucks and pave the way for a safer, more efficient future.”
Wabash’s nationwide dealer network will provide the managed care needed to ensure continuous trailer uptime with the help of the company’s self-diagnosing trailers. The care team will proactively monitor and maintain the fleet, and the partnership will not only improve operational reliability, but enhance road safety.
“We value our partnership with Wabash as we continue to expand our autonomous fleet,” said Michael Wiesinger, VP Commercialization & GM Transportation Sector, Kodiak. “Wabash’s TaaS solution offers us a reliable and flexible approach to trailer management, allowing us to focus on our core mission of advancing autonomous trucking while maintaining operational efficiency and safety.”