Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association

What Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association does

The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association, founded in 2016, that serves as the unified policy voice of companies developing and deploying autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in the United States. Its member roster spans the entire AV stack, including robotaxi operators (Waymo, Zoox), autonomous trucking companies (Aurora, Kodiak, Torc, Plus, Gatik, Bot Auto, Stack AV, Waabi, Volvo Autonomous Solutions), autonomous delivery (Nuro), OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers (Rivian, American Honda, International Motors, Volkswagen ADMT, Volvo Cars, Daimler Truck subsidiary Torc), ridehail (Uber, MOIA), and adjacent technology and data firms (TIER IV, J.D. Power, Motional, Avride). AVIA's work product consists of policy advocacy, congressional testimony, regulatory engagement with USDOT/NHTSA/FMCSA, an annual State of AV report, a Robotaxi Report, the 'Securing American Leadership in Autonomous Vehicles' policy framework, the TRUST Principles, the United for Autonomy coalition (~30 organizations), and the Law Enforcement and First Responder Engagement Council.

AVIA is funded exclusively through membership dues and operates with a small staff (1-10 employees disclosed). Its primary customers in the strategic sense are federal and state policymakers—the addresses of its distribution—while member companies are the paying constituents that fund its advocacy. Go-to-market is policy-led: testimony, coalition letters, summit events (Autonomy Summit 25 in December 2025), DC Advocacy Day, and direct engagement with senior administration and congressional leadership (e.g., Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz recognized as 2026 AV Champion).

Notable strategic wins cited by AVIA include gubernatorial vetoes of California AB 2286/AB 3061 and Colorado HB 26-1286 (AV truck bans), confirmation of senior DOT leadership, NHTSA Part 555 reform, and advancement of the SELF DRIVE Act through House subcommittee. Its member-funded, advocacy-first model positions AVIA as a regulatory intermediary rather than a technology vendor; its revenue durability is tied to member retention and the perceived ROI of federal AV framework progress versus the alternative of state-by-state patchwork regulation.

Name

Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association

Legal name

Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association

Website

https://theavindustry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AVIA is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit trade association and the unified policy voice of U.S. autonomous vehicle companies, funded by membership dues and focused on federal and state AV regulatory advocacy, congressional testimony, and industry coalition building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Policy Trade Association

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomous Driving & ADAS Perception (HDAAAEAI)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Policy advocacy services
• Autonomous vehicle policy
• Industry research reports
• Transportation policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and industry collaboration: AVIA is funded through membership dues from autonomous vehicle companies (including robotaxi, AV trucking, technology, automobile, ridehail, and logistics sector companies). Members pay to participate in a unified industry voice for policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and standards development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AVIA is a trade association that serves as the unified voice of autonomous vehicle companies, advocating for federal and state policies that support safe AV deployment. Its offerings center on policy advocacy (testimony, regulatory engagement with USDOT/NHTSA/FMCSA), industry coalition building through the United for Autonomy initiative, and annual research such as the State of AV report and Robotaxi Report.

Product overview

The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) is a trade association that serves as the unified voice of autonomous vehicle companies advocating for American leadership in safe AV deployment. Rather than offering a technology product portfolio, AVIA's offerings consist of policy advocacy initiatives, industry research reports, and stakeholder engagement programs. Key offerings include the annual State of AV report documenting industry growth and policy progress, the Robotaxi Report analyzing the autonomous ride-hailing ecosystem, the Securing American Leadership in Autonomous Vehicles policy framework, the United for Autonomy coalition bringing together nearly 30 organizations, the Law Enforcement and First Responder Engagement Council, TRUST Principles for industry standards, and various fact sheets on AV technology, trucks, and pedestrian safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• State of AV Report Annual comprehensive report documenting autonomous vehicle industry growth, deployment statistics, autonomous miles, policy progress, CEO sentiment, and economic impact across the United States.
• Robotaxi Report First-of-its-kind analysis of the U.S. robotaxi ecosystem profiling leading robotaxi operators and quantifying the economic and safety benefits of autonomous ride-hailing services.
• Securing American Leadership in Autonomous Vehicles (Policy Framework) Comprehensive federal policy framework outlining legislative recommendations for AV safety standards, autonomous trucking regulations, cybersecurity, and national security measures, intended to support federal legislative and regulatory action.

Quantifiable outcome

• AVs have driven more than 360 million miles on U.S. roads (2.5x increase since June 2025), with 21 million robotaxi rides provided to date
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• United for AutonomycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025AVIA launched United for Autonomy in November 2025, a coalition of nearly 30 organizations—including the American Trucking Association, National Federation of the Blind, National Retail Federation, Governors Highway Safety Association, American Council of the Blind, National Council on Disability, and disability/business/transit organizations—united around the common goal of securing a federal policy framework for autonomous vehicles.
• AECOMnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVIA partnered with AECOM, a global consulting firm specializing in transportation innovation and economic development, to analyze publicly available safety data and quantify the economic value of AV deployment. The analysis estimated $71 million in safety-related economic savings for San Francisco residents from March 2022 through June 2025.
• NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVIA engages regularly with NHTSA on regulatory matters. NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison participated in Autonomy Summit 25 (December 2025), discussing the agency's regulatory approach to autonomous vehicles. AVIA advocated for Part 555 reform and FMVSS modernization.
• U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVIA CEO Jeff Farrah testified before the Senate Commerce Committee (February 4, 2026) on 'Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars.' Senators Todd Young and Gary Peters also addressed the summit, emphasizing the urgent need for federal legislative action. Senator Ted Cruz, as Committee Chairman, was recognized by AVIA as 2026 AV Champion.
• U.S. House Energy & Commerce CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVIA CEO testified before the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (June 2025). Congressman Vince Fong and Aurora CEO Chris Urmson discussed bipartisan recognition that clear federal standards are essential for American competitiveness. The SELF DRIVE Act was advanced through this committee.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SAE International: Global standards-setting body for mobility engineering including autonomous driving standards (SAE Levels of Driving Automation). Overlaps with AVIA on industry safety standards, certification frameworks, and pre-competitive technical work.
• American Public Transportation Association: National trade association for public transit agencies and businesses. Engages on federal surface transportation policy alongside AVIA through the same surface transportation reauthorization process and FHWA/FTA policy channels.
• American Trucking Associations: The largest U.S. trucking industry trade association and a direct United for Autonomy coalition partner. Represents the trucking industry on policy and regulatory matters that overlap with AVIA's autonomous trucking and freight agenda.
• Consumer Technology Association: Major U.S. technology trade association with overlapping membership and federal policy advocacy work on emerging transportation technology including autonomous vehicles, AI, and connected mobility.

Direct peers

• Alliance for Automotive Innovation: The primary U.S. automotive industry trade association representing automakers and AV deployers. Closely overlaps with AVIA's federal and state advocacy mission on AV policy, vehicle safety standards, FMVSS modernization, and NHTSA engagement.
• ITS America: Intelligent Transportation Society of America—the leading association for intelligent transportation systems and connected/automated vehicle deployment. Shares federal policy advocacy (USDOT/FHWA), standards work, and industry coalition functions directly with AVIA.

Emerging players

• Governors Highway Safety Association: State highway safety office association and direct United for Autonomy coalition partner. Represents state-level officials who shape AV deployment rules and whose CEO Jonathan Adkins spoke at AVIA's Autonomy Summit 25.
• National Safety Council: U.S. safety advocacy organization focused on roadway safety including AV safety policy. Aligned with AVIA's safety narrative through TRUCK/SELF DRIVE Act advocacy but represents the safety-advocate side of the AV policy debate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheAVindustry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/av-industry-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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