Driverless Trucks Are Now Subject to Public Complaints in Texas

Texas Launches New Complaint System for Driverless Trucks

New System Lets Public Report Driverless Trucks’ Concerning Behavior

Driverless trucks operating in Texas are now subject to a new state enforcement system. Truck drivers, law enforcement officers, and members of the public can now report safety concerns. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) announced on June 2 that it has begun enforcing new requirements created under Senate Bill 2807. The law requires companies to maintain state authorization and gives the public a way to verify authorized operators and submit complaints.

The new rules took effect on May 28, 2026, and apply to companies operating automated commercial vehicles on Texas roads.

Texas Creates New Oversight for Driverless Trucks

The requirements were established through Senate Bill 2807, which was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2025.

Under the law, companies operating automated motor vehicles commercially in Texas must hold an active authorization issued by TxDMV. The state agency is responsible for issuing those authorizations and enforcing compliance with the program.

While TxDMV oversees the authorization process, traditional traffic enforcement remains unchanged. The Texas DPS and local law enforcement agencies continue to handle traffic law enforcement and roadway safety oversight.

Drivers Can Now Report Safety Concerns

One of the most significant changes for truck drivers is the launch of a public complaint process specifically for automated commercial vehicles.

According to TxDMV, the new system allows the public to report concerns related to the safe operation of commercially operated automated vehicles. The system is intended to provide regulators with information about potential safety issues involving driverless trucks operating on public roads.

The complaint process is available to truck drivers, passenger vehicle drivers, law enforcement officers, and other members of the public who observe concerning behavior.

How to File a Complaint About Driverless Trucks

Texas has launched an online Automated Motor Vehicle Lookup where users can search for authorized automated vehicle operators and submit safety-related complaints.

The portal allows users to:

• Verify whether an automated vehicle company is authorized to operate in Texas.
• Search authorized automated vehicle operators.
• Submit complaints involving potential public safety concerns.
• Report issues related to the operation of automated commercial vehicles.

Before submitting a complaint, the public should gather as much information as possible about the incident.

Why This Matters to Truck Drivers

Texas has become one of the leading states for autonomous trucking operations. Several companies are testing and expanding driverless freight routes across major highway corridors. These include Aurora, Bot Auto, Gatik, and Kodiak, which have been developing and expanding driverless freight operations along highway corridors.

As more automated commercial vehicles enter service, truck drivers are increasingly sharing the road with technology that operates without a driver behind the wheel. The new complaint process gives a direct way to report concerns.

At the same time, the authorization requirement gives regulators additional oversight of companies operating autonomous commercial vehicles within the state.

What Happens Next

The new driverless truck regulations are already in effect, and companies operating in Texas must maintain active authorization from TxDMV.

Truck drivers and other motorists can now verify whether an automated vehicle company is authorized and submit safety-related complaints through Texas’s program.

As autonomous trucking technology continues to expand, the new reporting system may play an important role in helping state regulators monitor safety concerns and enforce compliance requirements across the industry.