Gatik

Gatik designs autonomous driving systems and outfits trucks with self-driving technology for short- to medium-haul B2B logistics. The company’s proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier, powers the trucks, which transport goods between distribution centers, fulfillment hubs, and retail locations along the middle mile. Trucks are equipped with redundant safety features across braking, steering, and compute systems. Routes are designed on city streets with speed limits below 50 mph, and intentionally avoid schools, fire stations, and dangerous intersections. Once the trucks arrive at Gatik hubs,  human drivers step in to complete the final leg of the delivery.

The company’s business model is autonomous-transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS). Customers sign five-year contracts, allowing Gatik to lease trucks from partners like Ryder and outfit them with the sensors, cameras, lidar, and computing systems that operate the vehicle. (Gatik is currently partnering with Isuzu to design and produce the trucks themselves.) A fixed-fee subscription includes the trucks and accompanying software, real-time data insights, and maintenance, which is performed by the OEM. A portion of customers’ subscription fees covers the truck lease, enabling Gatik to maintain an operationally- and asset-light model for the time being.