Stack AV, founded in 2023, builds AI-powered autonomous driving systems for Class 8 trucks. The company's core product is a self-driving ecosystem that draws on artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and cloud computing to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency in freight operations. It was founded by Bryan Salesky (CEO), Peter Rander (President), and Brett Browning (CTO) - the leadership team previously behind Argo AI - and has raised over $1 billion in backing from SoftBank Group.
The company operates in the trucking industry, which it cites as a $700 billion market. Its technology targets two structural challenges the sector faces: a chronic driver shortage and a high rate of accidents attributed to human error. Stack AV's autonomous systems are designed specifically for Class 8 trucking, the heaviest commercial vehicle category used in long-haul freight.
The technical work spans autonomous systems, machine learning, robotics, and cloud infrastructure. The founding team describes the company as combining decades of experience across these disciplines. Stack AV's stated values include safety, transparency, grit, and humility - signals that tend to reflect how the team approaches both engineering culture and operational decision-making.
