Autonomous Truck Test Driver

Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world's first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.


The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.
About the role

Join Gatik in Springdale, AR and help support the future of autonomous trucking. In this role, you will operate CDL or box trucks while working alongside advanced vehicle technology that powers Gatik's middle-mile logistics network.

We're looking for experienced, safety-focused drivers who are comfortable with new technology and excited to be part of the next generation of freight transportation.

What You'll Do

• Operate 26-30 ft box trucks in manual mode while supervising onboard autonomous driving systems
• Work closely with engineering teams to test, evaluate, and refine our self-driving technology
• Use onboard screens, diagnostic tools, and software to monitor system performance
• Perform test runs, document unusual behavior, and provide clear, actionable feedback
• Use Samsara ELD & mobile apps for compliant logging and dispatch communication.
• Prioritize safety and alertness in strict compliance with DOT guidelines.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of professional truck-driving experience, including 1 year operating 26-30 ft box trucks (Required)
• Valid CDL (Required)
• Clean MVR (Required)
• Comfortable with technology and ability to learn new applications
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Flexible availability (rotating or variable shifts)
• Excellent judgment under pressure
• Strong communication skills and the ability to write clear, simple reports
• Excellent physical agility, reaction time, and ability to shift positions quickly within confined vehicle seating without interfering with dash or floor instruments.
• Ability to repeatedly mount and dismount 26-30 ft commercial trucks safely using three points of contact.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Local routes - home daily
• Weekly pay
• Competitive wages
• Solid benefits package
• Unlimited opportunities for growth
• Be part of cutting-edge autonomous vehicle innovation

Interested in Shaping the Future of Freight?

Apply today and bring your driving expertise to the world of autonomous technology. Gatik is growing rapidly, and this is an opportunity to grow your career with us.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Application Questions:

• Do you have at least 3 + years of professional truck-driving experience, including 1 year operating 26-30 ft box trucks?
• Do you have a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)?
• Are you comfortable with technology and ability to learn new applications
• Are you able to work night shifts (7:30 PM - 6:30 AM), 5-6 days per week, including weekends ? (Open availability required)

More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy. By choosing the middle mile - with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik's well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.
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• Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
• Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny

Taking care of our team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment's sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.