Another tech start-up has entered the race to automate commercial trucks, offering a Trucking-as-a-Service model.

Houston, Texas-based Bot Auto raised more than US$20 million to develop the next generation of autonomous trucking, according to the company.

“As true believers in autonomous trucking, we’re thankful for our investors’ shared vision,” said founder and chief executive officer Xiaodi Hou. “Our strong commitment, combined with recent AI advancements and a sharpened focus on operational efficiency, has created a clear path to commercialization. Our prospects for success have never been more promising. We march forward, committed to bringing this transformative technology to humanity for a brighter future.”

The company says its funds will be put towards tech development.