Texas-based autonomous freight company Bot Auto has announced an insurance programme to support the safe scaling and deployment of its autonomous truck fleet.

Bot has pioneered a transportation-as-a-service (TaaS) model for the future of logistics. The insurance programme aims to establish benchmarks for transparency, insurability and operational accountability in commercial transportation.

The insurance programme – underwritten by an A-rated carrier and placed by Marsh, a specialist in insurance broking and risk management – provides Bot Auto with auto liability, property, general liability, cargo and inland marine protection, complemented by a separate cyber policy.

As the trucking industry faces increasing legal, financial and reputational exposure – including the risk of nuclear verdicts – Bot Auto’s autonomy-native operations present a different risk profile. The company’s real-time data architecture, consistent vehicle behaviour and traceability create a transparent operating environment where questions that once relied on courtroom debate can now be definitively answered through data. Risk is no longer just underwritten, it’s measurable, traceable and actively managed.

“Safety isn’t a feature we layer in, it’s the foundation of how we operate,” said Brian Moore, chief policy officer at Bot Auto. “Our autonomous trucks are engineered to behave predictably, operate within strict parameters and log everything. That allows us to respond faster, explain outcomes clearly and continuously improve our systems. It’s a level of operational clarity that every customer and partner deserve.”

Bot Auto has completed driverless runs on public roads in Houston and, with insurance in place across its fleet, now operates daily commercial loads between Houston and San Antonio, with additional lane expansions planned.

“Qualifying for Marsh’s AV insurance programme requires a comprehensive risk mitigation approach that goes beyond standard industry practices,” said Owen Oakley, managing director of Marsh (www.marsh.com). “This placement of Bot Auto’s insurance programme thus marks another milestone in the advancement of autonomous trucking in the USA and underscores the important role the insurance industry plays in its development. Marsh is committed to supporting the AV industry with the specialised risk and insurance they need to grow their business and thrive.”

Bot Auto (bot.auto) is an AI-native autonomous freight company delivering scalable, profitable TaaS. By combining autonomy with vertically integrated logistics operations, it aims to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective freight movement across high-density corridors. The company is led by veterans of the autonomous vehicle and logistics industries.