International Motors, Ryder, and PlusAI are running a factory-integrated Level 4 autonomous truck on a daily 600-mile freight route between Laredo and Temple, Texas on I-35, achieving 92% autonomous route coverage with a human safety driver onboard, according to PR Newswire. The trial marks the first time an OEM-integrated autonomous tractor has operated on a live Texas freight lane with a major fleet operator.
Operator takeaway
Autonomous trucks are running live freight on I-35 right now. When one of these rigs has an incident, the recovery call is coming to you. If your crew hasn't trained on autonomous vehicle recovery protocols, sensor equipment handling, and high-voltage system safety, start now.