BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McLeod Software and Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR), the leader in autonomous trucks, today announced the completion of the API integration between Aurora and McLeod’s Transportation Management System (TMS). Eligible McLeod customers with a subscription to the Aurora Driver can now book and manage autonomous truck capacity directly within their existing TMS workflows. The milestone was also delivered ahead of schedule due to high levels of interest from McLeod’s customer base to access driverless trucks.
Tom McLeod, Founder and CEO of McLeod Software, said:In a market that demands constant innovation, we are proud to be the first TMS to put the power of autonomous trucking directly into the hands of our customers. Completing this integration ahead of schedule is a testament to our collective urgency with Aurora to bring innovation to our customers today.
Ossa Fisher, President of Aurora, said:We've turned driverless trucking technology into a practical, everyday service.
By embedding the Aurora Driver directly into the McLeod ecosystem, we are enabling carriers to easily adopt driverless trucks and immediately start optimizing their networks.
Real-World Impact with Early Adopters: Russell Transport
The integration is already generating value for early adopters. Russell Transport, a premier carrier and longtime McLeod customer, is utilizing the feature to tender autonomous loads powered by the Aurora Driver.
Rami Abdeljaber, Executive VP and Chief Operations Officer at Russell Transport., said:The ability to tender autonomous loads through our existing McLeod dashboard has been a meaningful operational improvement. We are seeing efficiency gains without disrupting our operations. The integration is seamless, real-time, and operationally effective.
Advanced Workflow for the Autonomous Age
The completed integration removes the friction often associated with adopting new technologies. The following capabilities are now available to McLeod customers running version 21.1 or newer:
- Seamless Tendering: Users can tender driverless loads directly within the McLeod TMS screen they use every day, eliminating the need for separate applications or portals.
- Real-Time Visibility: Dispatchers will receive real-time location tracking from the Aurora Driver, ensuring pickup to delivery is on-time for the customer.
- Automated Status Updates: Automatic status updates from the Aurora Driver promotes transparency and keeps customers apprised of key milestones.
Upcoming Industry Discussion
Tom McLeod will discuss the strategic implications of this integration and the future of autonomous supply chains at the upcoming BGSA Supply Chain Conference later this month, providing further insights into how carriers can leverage this technology to gain a competitive edge.
This article was originally published by Aurora.
