Einride and EASE Logistics begin daily driverless freight operations in Ohio
Einride and EASE Logistics have launched daily freight operations using fully autonomous electric trucks in Marysville, Ohio, marking a new stage in the deployment of driverless technology for commercial road transport.
Two SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks are now transporting freight between EASE Logistics warehouses, operating on company property and local public roads. The vehicles have no driver cabins and operate without onboard personnel, while remote operators monitor their movements and can intervene when necessary.
The deployment follows an announcement by the two companies in May 2026 and forms part of the Truck Automation Corridor Project, a regional initiative aimed at supporting the development and evaluation of automated freight transportation in Ohio and Indiana.
Autonomous trucks enter regular freight service
The two purpose-built Einride trucks operate on scheduled routes between EASE facilities in Marysville. Unlike conventional electric trucks equipped with driver-assistance systems, the vehicles are designed for driverless operation within their designated operating environment.
According to the companies, the deployment began generating operational data in September 2026, providing information on vehicle safety, reliability and efficiency under everyday freight conditions.
The vehicles are monitored remotely, with operators able to intervene when required. Einride and EASE intend to use the operational results to evaluate the potential expansion of autonomous freight services beyond the initial routes.
Henrik Green, Chief Technology Officer at Einride, said the deployment provides an opportunity to assess the company’s autonomous technology in commercial operations.
“Daily operations in Marysville give us the proof points we need to keep expanding autonomous freight across the corridor and beyond,” Green said.
For EASE Logistics, the deployment represents its third autonomous trucking initiative undertaken with DriveOhio, extending the company’s involvement in testing different automated freight technologies.
Part of wider Ohio–Indiana automation programme
The Einride–EASE deployment is connected to the Truck Automation Corridor Project, an $8.8 million initiative launched in 2021 by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), DriveOhio and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).
The programme focuses on preparing major transportation corridors in Ohio and Indiana for increasing levels of truck automation. Its objectives include evaluating potential improvements in road safety, operational efficiency, fuel consumption and emissions.
Although the broader initiative covers interstate freight corridors, the current Einride deployment operates between EASE facilities in Marysville, including sections of local public roads.
The companies plan to assess operational indicators such as distance travelled, freight loads transported and vehicle uptime. These findings will inform discussions with transportation authorities and potential logistics partners regarding future deployment opportunities.
The trucks are already conducting daily freight movements, while any expansion beyond the current operating area remains subject to further evaluation and planning.
