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FreightWaves · October 1, 2026 · On the brief until October 15, 2026

Daimler Truck’s bet on owning the entire autonomous truck system

Supply Chain & LogisticsOperationsRobotics
THE AI ANGLE
Operating truck perception, path planning, and driving tasks without a human driver

Daimler Truck North America and Torc Robotics are combining redundant chassis design with autonomous driving software into a single system. Torc plans to start commercial freight runs in 2027 and scale operations in 2028. Fleet operators will see autonomous sensors and computers installed directly on the factory assembly line.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
Operations teams must adapt existing manufacturing plants to hit autonomous scaling targets in 2028 before a new dedicated factory opens in 2029.

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