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National Post
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- National Post
Gatik's Brenda Mejia Honored Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Gatik, the market leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics is proud to announce that the company's Head of Operations, Brenda Mejia, has been named among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors This prestigious list of honorees was first initiated by Automotive News in 2000 and is only assembled every 5 years, recognizing the remarkable achievements of women reshaping the future of mobility and transportation. Honorees are chosen for their bold vision, problem-solving skills and ability to bring about lasting change in the sector. The list is composed of CEOs, Engineers, Managers and Founders — all strategic thinkers of the highest calibre who are reshaping the automotive industry during a period of radical transformation. Those included were chosen following a months-long nomination and judging process that attracted hundreds of entries from the United States, Canada and Mexico. 'Leading the Operations Team at Gatik is a tremendous privilege, and I'm extremely proud of our accomplishments since joining Gatik over eight years ago in 2017,' said Brenda Mejia, Gatik's Head of Operations. 'Being named by Automotive News among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry is not only an incredible honor, but serves as validation for the industry-defining work we're undertaking at Gatik to establish a safer, more efficient and more sustainable supply chain for our customers.' A graduate of both Cornell College and San Francisco State University, Mejia is responsible for overseeing Gatik's entire operations landscape, from market expansion and customer satisfaction to operational efficiency and employee engagement. She is responsible for managing a diverse team of over 100 employees across North America, which includes overseeing the company's central Operations Team, as well as the daily tasks of Autonomous Vehicle Operators and Dispatchers, Remote Supervisors and Regional Managers. As Gatik's first-ever employee, Brenda has been integral to building the company from the ground up, and has played a foundational role in seeing Gatik become the first and only autonomous trucking company worldwide to operate driverless, middle-mile commercial deliveries in 2021, which was achieved with Walmart in Arkansas. Today, Gatik operates a fleet of over 100 autonomous trucks, proudly demonstrating an outstanding safety record and operational reliability for North America's largest grocers, retailers and eCommerce companies. 'Over the last 25 years, on six lists of Leading Women, Automotive News has honored 442 executives,' said Mary Beth Vander Schaaf, Automotive News senior director of editorial operations. 'Our selection committee made many difficult decisions – it gets tougher every time. The talented, powerful executives on this list are at the forefront of thousands of successful women in the auto industry.' Gatik AI Inc., the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing B2B supply chains by enabling safe, consistent, high-frequency freight movement. Gatik's AI-Driven Autonomy is transforming short-haul logistics for Fortune 500 retailers, and in 2021 the company launched the world's first driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's medium-duty autonomous trucks are commercially deployed in multiple markets including Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, and Ontario. Gatik partners with industry leaders including Isuzu Motors, NVIDIA, Cummins, Ryder, and Goodyear. Founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry, the company has offices in Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Bentonville and Toronto. This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, statements regarding future business strategies, plans, objectives, and anticipated performance. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Gatik and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Factors that could impact these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in market conditions, economic factors, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, and unforeseen operational challenges. Gatik undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release.
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Gatik's Brenda Mejia Honored Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry
BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gatik, the market leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics is proud to announce that the company's Head of Operations, Brenda Mejia, has been named among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. This prestigious list of honorees was first initiated by Automotive News in 2000 and is only assembled every 5 years, recognizing the remarkable achievements of women reshaping the future of mobility and transportation. Honorees are chosen for their bold vision, problem-solving skills and ability to bring about lasting change in the sector. The list is composed of CEOs, Engineers, Managers and Founders — all strategic thinkers of the highest calibre who are reshaping the automotive industry during a period of radical transformation. Those included were chosen following a months-long nomination and judging process that attracted hundreds of entries from the United States, Canada and Mexico. 'Leading the Operations Team at Gatik is a tremendous privilege, and I'm extremely proud of our accomplishments since joining Gatik over eight years ago in 2017,' said Brenda Mejia, Gatik's Head of Operations. 'Being named by Automotive News among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry is not only an incredible honor, but serves as validation for the industry-defining work we're undertaking at Gatik to establish a safer, more efficient and more sustainable supply chain for our customers.' A graduate of both Cornell College and San Francisco State University, Mejia is responsible for overseeing Gatik's entire operations landscape, from market expansion and customer satisfaction to operational efficiency and employee engagement. She is responsible for managing a diverse team of over 100 employees across North America, which includes overseeing the company's central Operations Team, as well as the daily tasks of Autonomous Vehicle Operators and Dispatchers, Remote Supervisors and Regional Managers. As Gatik's first-ever employee, Brenda has been integral to building the company from the ground up, and has played a foundational role in seeing Gatik become the first and only autonomous trucking company worldwide to operate driverless, middle-mile commercial deliveries in 2021, which was achieved with Walmart in Arkansas. Today, Gatik operates a fleet of over 100 autonomous trucks, proudly demonstrating an outstanding safety record and operational reliability for North America's largest grocers, retailers and eCommerce companies. 'Over the last 25 years, on six lists of Leading Women, Automotive News has honored 442 executives,' said Mary Beth Vander Schaaf, Automotive News senior director of editorial operations. 'Our selection committee made many difficult decisions – it gets tougher every time. The talented, powerful executives on this list are at the forefront of thousands of successful women in the auto industry.' Today's announcement comes hot on the heels of Mejia being named a 2025 Top Woman to Watch in Transportation by the Women In Trucking Association, and a winner of the Rising Stars category for this year's Pros to Know award, presented by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. About Gatik Gatik AI Inc., the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing B2B supply chains by enabling safe, consistent, high-frequency freight movement. Gatik's AI-Driven Autonomy is transforming short-haul logistics for Fortune 500 retailers, and in 2021 the company launched the world's first driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's medium-duty autonomous trucks are commercially deployed in multiple markets including Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, and Ontario. Gatik partners with industry leaders including Isuzu Motors, NVIDIA, Cummins, Ryder, and Goodyear. Founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry, the company has offices in Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Bentonville and Toronto. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, statements regarding future business strategies, plans, objectives, and anticipated performance. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Gatik and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Factors that could impact these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in market conditions, economic factors, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, and unforeseen operational challenges. Gatik undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Edmonton Journal
26-05-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Judge approves $500-million settlement in Loblaw bread-fixing case
In a written decision, judge Ed Morgan says the $500-million settlement is excellent, fair and in the best interest of class members Published May 26, 2025 • 1 minute read Gatik partnered with Loblaw on driverless vehicles that ferry groceries daily from an automated warehouse at a supermarket in Etobicoke to its headquarters 25 kilometres away. Photo by Gatik An Ontario judge has approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that accused Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. of engaging in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread. In a written decision, judge Ed Morgan says the $500-million settlement is excellent, fair and in the best interest of class members. The settlement was reached last year and includes a combined $404 million to be paid by Loblaw and George Weston. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters. Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account. Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters. Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account. Edmonton Journal ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The remaining $96 million is accounted for through a gift card program Loblaw announced in 2017 to make amends for co-ordinating the price of some packaged bread back to 2001. Read More Once legal fees and other court expenses are paid, records show 78 per cent of the settlement funds will be allocated to residents in Canada outside Quebec and 22 per cent will wind up with people in that province. Those eligible for a piece of the settlement had to have purchased packaged bread for personal use or for resale between January 2001 and December 2021. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Sports Cult of Hockey Local News Cult of Hockey Edmonton Oilers
National Post
26-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Judge approves $500-million settlement in Loblaw bread-fixing case
Gatik partnered with Loblaw on driverless vehicles that ferry groceries daily from an automated warehouse at a supermarket in Etobicoke to its headquarters 25 kilometres away. Photo by Gatik An Ontario judge has approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that accused Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. of engaging in an industry-wide scheme to fix the price of bread. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors In a written decision, judge Ed Morgan says the $500-million settlement is excellent, fair and in the best interest of class members. The settlement was reached last year and includes a combined $404 million to be paid by Loblaw and George Weston. The remaining $96 million is accounted for through a gift card program Loblaw announced in 2017 to make amends for co-ordinating the price of some packaged bread back to 2001. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Once legal fees and other court expenses are paid, records show 78 per cent of the settlement funds will be allocated to residents in Canada outside Quebec and 22 per cent will wind up with people in that province. Those eligible for a piece of the settlement had to have purchased packaged bread for personal use or for resale between January 2001 and December 2021. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
National Post
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- National Post
Gatik Establishes Safety Advisory Council, Taps Former US Department of Transportation Leadership and Executives From Trucking and Automotive Industries to Guide Safety Strategy
Article content Safety Advisory Council members will provide independent, strategic guidance to Gatik on its approach to the safe deployment of commercial Freight-Only (driverless) operations across North America Article content Article content MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, today announced the formation of its Safety Advisory Council, bringing together a diverse group of industry experts to support the safe development and deployment of Gatik's autonomous technology. Gatik's Safety Advisory Council will exist as an independent layer of review beyond the company's extensive existing internal and external measures and processes, reinforcing Gatik's commitment to transparency, accountability, and independent validation of its autonomous solution. Inaugural members of the Council bring a wealth of experience from both the government and private sectors, including former leadership from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and former Executives from U.S. Xpress, SAE International and Toyota Research Institute. Article content Council members will provide strategic guidance to Gatik's Internal Safety Review Board on the company's enterprise safety approach, including safety culture, processes, protocols, technology, training, and partnerships. The Council will also play an important role in educating Gatik's key stakeholders by sharing information about the company's approach to safety with government agencies, law enforcement, safety experts, academia, customers, and the general public. Article content 'Transparency breeds trust, and the establishment of Gatik's Safety Advisory Council adds yet another layer of independent validation to our rigorous and robust approach to safety,' said Gautam Narang, Gatik's CEO and co-founder. 'The inaugural members include some of the industry's most respected and trusted experts in transportation safety and policy, bringing more than 170 years of combined experience and expertise to help guide the implementation of Gatik's safety strategy as we roll-out Freight-Only operations at scale.' Article content Appointees to Gatik's Safety Advisory Council are: Article content Mark Rosekind, Ph.D. – Dr. Rosekind was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the 15th Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), serving from 2014 to 2017. Prior to NHTSA, Dr. Rosekind served as the 40th member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) from 2010 to 2014. Dr. Rosekind was also Chief Safety Innovation Officer at Zoox from 2017-2022 and previously directed the Fatigue Countermeasures Program at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center, and was Chief of the Aviation Operations Branch in the Flight Management and Human Factors Division. Dr. Rosekind is an internationally recognized expert on human fatigue. Dr. Rosekind earned his A.B. with honors from Stanford University, his M.S., and Ph.D. from Yale University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Brown University Medical School. Article content Jack Van Steenburg – Van Steenburg served the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for 15 years, holding the titles of Executive Director and Chief Safety Officer. Before joining FMCSA he served in the New York State Police for 25 years and rose through the ranks of Trooper to Staff Inspector. He also served as the elected President of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and participated on their executive committee for a decade. He holds an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and a Master's degree in Public Administration. Article content Jane Lappin – Lappin is the co-founder and organizer of the Automated Road Transportation Symposium, and immediate past chair of the National Academies of Engineering Transportation Research Board Vehicle-Highway Automation Committee. Lappin recently retired as Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs for Toyota Research Institute, and previously worked for the U.S. DOT Volpe Center. Lappin served as U.S. DOT secretariat to the trilateral US-EU-JPN ITS Steering Committee, and as the U.S. co-chair of the US-EU-Japan Automation in Road Transportation Working Group. Lappin studied sociology as an undergraduate at Boston University and earned an MBA from the Simmons College Graduate School of Management, the world's only all women's business school. Article content Eric Fuller – Fuller is the former CEO of U.S. Xpress, where he led the company from 2017 until its sale to Knight-Swift Transportation in 2023. Prior to becoming CEO, Eric held numerous operational leadership roles across the company, building a strong foundation in logistics, operational safety, and team management. A longtime advocate for innovation, Eric has been an early supporter of autonomous technology in commercial trucking and has served on multiple boards and in advisory roles for companies advancing autonomous and adjacent technologies. Article content Carla Bailo – Bailo is the past President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), and is a leader in engineering and vehicle program management with 45 years of experience in the automotive industry. Bailo recently finished her term as President of SAE International, and was previously the assistant vice president for mobility research and business development at The Ohio State University. She also has 25 years of experience at Nissan North America, Inc., where she served as senior vice president of research and development, and spent 10 years at General Motors. She has a MS degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering University. Article content 'This esteemed group of industry leaders have dedicated their careers to advocating for safer public roadways, so we're honored that they've chosen to partner with Gatik as we enter our next phase of rapid growth,' said Dr. Adam Campbell, Head of Safety at Gatik. 'Our shared belief is that the future of road safety will be led by widespread deployment of autonomous vehicles. This means that Gatik's Safety Advisory Council is ideally positioned to guide and inform our approach to safety as we deploy thousands of commercial autonomous trucks in the months and years ahead.' Article content Establishing a Safety Advisory Council is part of Gatik's ongoing commitment to independent, third-party assessment of its technology. Last year, Gatik unveiled the scope of its Safety Assessment Framework for Freight-Only (driverless) operations across North America, by committing to launching Freight-Only operations at scale only once it satisfies the most rigorous evaluation ever performed on an autonomous driving system by independent third parties. This industry-first initiative underscores Gatik's dedication to setting the highest standards possible for safety in autonomous trucking, and ensures that all key stakeholders, including customers, federal, state and local government partners, the first responder community and the general public have confidence in the independently verified safety of Gatik's technology and deployment practices. The assessment encompasses over 700 identified safety portfolios and will address the following key pillars of autonomous vehicle safety: organizational safety culture, engineering quality (functional, behavioral and operational safety of the self-driving system), cyber security, vehicle safety, and safety sase conformity to UL4600 and other standards. Article content As part of the company's commitment to transparency across all aspects of its approach to safety, Gatik will be publicly sharing information on progress made towards completion of the Safety Assessment Framework prior to deployment of Freight-Only operations. Article content About Gatik Article content Gatik AI Inc., the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing B2B supply chains by enabling safe, consistent, high-frequency freight movement. Gatik's AI-Driven Autonomy is transforming short-haul logistics for Fortune 500 retailers, and in 2021 the company launched the world's first driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's medium-duty autonomous trucks are commercially deployed in multiple markets including Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, and Ontario. Gatik partners with industry leaders including Isuzu Motors, NVIDIA, Cummins, Ryder, and Goodyear. Founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry, the company has offices in Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Bentonville and Toronto. Article content This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, statements regarding future business strategies, plans, objectives, and anticipated performance. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Gatik and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Article content Factors that could impact these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in market conditions, economic factors, competitive dynamics, regulatory developments, and unforeseen operational challenges. Gatik undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
