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Gatik AI

Autonomous trucking for middle-mile freight

Autonomous Vehicle Test Driver

Truck & Heavy Vehicle DrivingUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeRochester Hills, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of professional driving experience, including at least 1 year driving 26–30 ft box trucks.
  • A valid CDL A and a clean Motor Vehicle Record are required.
  • Must be comfortable with Samsara ELD, timecard tools, Slack, email, and diagnostic apps.
  • Must be able to write clear reports, maintain precise Driver Vehicle Inspection Report records, and communicate with vendors.
  • Must have the agility and reaction time to move quickly within confined cab seating without disturbing controls.
  • Must be able to repeatedly mount and dismount 26–30 ft trucks using three-point contact.
  • Must be available for variable or rotating shifts.
  • Must pass a background check and drug screening.
  • Must be open to working through agency partners.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate 26–30 ft box trucks, monitor diagnostic screens, and execute test runs.
  • Proactively manage vehicle upkeep, coordinate vendor repairs, and ensure no truck returns to service with unresolved defects.
  • Complete accurate pre- and post-trip Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports to catch and document issues before hitting the road.
  • Clearly record software and hardware behavior to help refine autonomous technology.
  • Escalate risks early, follow through on maintenance requests, and take full responsibility for vehicle readiness.

About the Company

Gatik AI

Autonomous trucking for middle-mile freight

Gatik AI provides autonomous trucking services for middle-mile B2B freight. Its Level 4 driverless trucks move goods on fixed, short-haul routes between distribution centers and retail or foodservice locations, offered as Autonomous Transportation-as-a-Service that integrates into customers' supply chains. Operations span Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, and Canada with clients such as PepsiCo and Loblaw. The company reports over $600 million in contracted revenue and about 85,000 fully driverless orders completed, aiming to grow to more than 100 driverless trucks by end of 2026. Gatik’s approach focuses on repeatable routes and a service-based model to scale its fleet, technology, and infrastructure through commercial partnerships.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series D
Total funding
$351.7M
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
2017

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