Aurora's driverless truck merges into traffic on I-45 in Texas. Photo courtesy of AuroraAurora Innovation said Thursday it has successfully launched a commercial self-driving trucking service in Texas, a milestone for the autonomous vehicle industry that came with a load of frozen pastries. Why it matters: While driverless trucks on the highway may seem scary to some motorists, Aurora and other AV developers say the technology will make roads safer and help bolster a critical sector of the Ameri...