Outrider
Automates distribution yards with electric self-driving trucks.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2017
- Employees
- 178
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Andrew Smith
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Series D · $62.4M · 2024
About
Outrider's customers in the logistics and supply chain industries often face significant challenges in their distribution yards. These environments can be dangerous, with manual tasks that are repetitive and prone to human error, leading to inefficiencies and safety concerns. Recognizing these critical issues, Outrider is dedicated to transforming these essential links in the supply chain. Our mission is to help large enterprises improve safety, increase efficiency, and enhance sustainability through the automation of yard operations. We understand that for our customers, keeping freight moving smoothly and safely is paramount. That's why we've developed an integrated system of management software, autonomous electric yard trucks, and site infrastructure designed to automate all aspects of yard operations. This includes autonomously moving trailers to and from loading docks and parking spots, hitching and un-hitching trailers, robotically connecting and disconnecting trailer brake lines, and precisely backing semi-trailers. Our system also interacts safely with loading docks and keeps track of trailer locations throughout the yard, integrating with existing warehouse, yard, and transportation management systems. Our customers are at the forefront of industries like package shipping, eCommerce and retail, consumer packaged goods, intermodal rail, and manufacturing. They are looking for solutions that not only address current operational pain points but also prepare them for the future of logistics. By deploying Outrider's AI-driven perception technology, which is trained by millions of data points from real-world distribution yards, our customers can achieve higher levels of efficiency and safety. This technology allows our autonomous systems to understand, anticipate, and interact with the complex and dynamic nature of distribution yards, including various vehicles, personnel, and other actors. Furthermore, our commitment to zero-emission systems means that our customers can also advance their sustainability goals by reducing their carbon footprint. We empower supply chain workers by minimizing their exposure to hazardous environments and repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on higher-value activities while our autonomous systems handle the demanding work of yard operations, 24/7. Outrider is not just providing a product; we are partnering with our customers to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation and set a new standard for the global logistics industry.