# Self-Driving Box Trucks Gatik Announced its Expansion into Kansas with Walmart By Colin Smith | Published 2022-05-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatik-self References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/gatik-self-driving-trucks-kansas-walmart-154547557.html?src=rss) & [gatik.ai](https://gatik.ai/?asd)  Gatik announced the expansion of its Gatik self-driving box truck service into the state of Kansas. Gatik partners with [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-2) to deliver [automated box truck delivery services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-heavyduty-truck) which improves delivery efficiency while reducing costs. This service is now available in Kansas following a legislative act from the Kansas governor that allows for self-driving vehicles to run on public roads. The Gatik self-driving box trucks prioritize safety and the company claims that over its three years of operation it has met and exceeded safety record standards in each state and province of operation. The company will first need to demonstrate that it meets a variety of local requirements in order to deploy in Kansas, but it is a welcome expansion for the automated box truck service. Image Credit: Gatik ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-driving Box Truck Delivery Services:** The expansion of Gatik self-driving box truck service with Walmart provides an opportunity for logistics and transportation companies to invest in autonomous delivery services for cost-efficient and safe distribution. - **Legislation for Self-driving Vehicles on Public Roads:** Kansas’ legislative act to allow self-driving vehicles to run on public roads is a significant disruptive opportunity for autonomous vehicle startups to expand their operations into new territories and explore new revenue streams. - **Safety-first Approach for Self-driving Vehicles:** As safety standards continue to be a top priority for self-driving vehicles, there is an opportunity for AI startups and tech companies to develop better and more innovative safety measures that ensure the safety of passengers and other motorists. ### Where This Applies - **Logistics and Transportation:** The expansion of Gatik self-driving box truck services with Walmart provides an opportunity for logistics and transportation companies to invest in autonomous delivery services for cost-efficient and safe distribution. - **Autonomous Vehicle Startups:** Kansas’ legislative act to allow self-driving vehicles to run on public roads is a significant disruptive opportunity for autonomous vehicle startups to expand their operations into new territories and explore new revenue streams. - **AI and Tech Companies:** As safety standards continue to be a top priority for self-driving vehicles, there is an opportunity for AI startups and tech companies to develop better and more innovative safety measures that ensure the safety of passengers and other motorists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Driving Delivery Truck Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waabi.md) - [Retail Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-delivery-vans.md) - [Autonomous Trucking Operations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-trucking-operation.md) - [Autonomous Furniture Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waymo-and-wayfair.md) - [Shipping Technology Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-and-platform-science.md) - [Self-Driving Shuttle Service Deployments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-shuttle-service.md) - [Autonomous Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-and-waymo.md) - [Truck-Specific Driver Assistance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driver-assistance-system.md) - [Warehouse Service Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softbank.md)