International Motors
International Motors, in collaboration with PlusAI, has begun trials on Texas highways for its autonomous vehicles.
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International Motors
International Motors, in collaboration with PlusAI, has begun trials on Texas highways for its autonomous vehicles.
International Motors (International) announced the launch of customer fleet trials using second-generation autonomous vehicles, which the company said marks a significant step forward in its autonomous program.
In partnership with global autonomous trucking software company PlusAI, International will start piloting its autonomous on-highway tractor along the Interstate-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas with select fleet operators. The fleet trials will be managed from International’s autonomous hub in San Antonio, ensuring close collaboration with customers and a deeper understanding of real-world applications.
International said its second-generation autonomous tractor features an updated sensor suite and computer. The company added that the sensors have been factory-installed on an International LT Series, powered by the S13 Integrated Powertrain and the latest generation AI-based SuperDrive autonomous driving software from PlusAI.
Trained directly from real-world driving data, International and PlusAI said SuperDrive is built on end-to-end AI models that make it easily adaptable to new routes, geographies and driving conditions. The multimodal sensor kit combines imaging radar, lidar and strategically placed cameras around the vehicle. With 360-degree vision, the companies said that these technologies deliver precise and efficient autonomous operation while prioritizing safety and reliability.
“This pilot program is a big step toward seamless digital operations that are designed to deliver an exceptional customer experience,” said Tobias Glitterstam, chief strategy and transformation officer at International. “By working hand-in-hand with our customers, we are proving the commercial viability of autonomous technologies and providing innovative solutions that improve safety, efficiency and the bottom line.”
As part of broader efforts to drive the future of road freight, International and PlusAI are working to bring scalable, factory-installed autonomous off to the transportation industry. The collaboration builds on a shared commitment to creating hardware and software systems that are both technologically advanced and commercially viable for hub-to-hub operations.
The companies said that the customer fleet trials represent a crucial opportunity to incorporate feedback and refine the autonomous solution.
“Deep customer collaboration is essential to understanding how autonomous systems can optimize freight routes, enhance safety, and lower operating costs,” said James Cooper, director, autonomous business development at International. ”This shared learning will guide the roadmap for scaling autonomy across major freight hubs, beginning with key corridors like I-35.”
As the transportation industry continues to move toward an autonomous and connected future, International said the company and its partners are laying the foundation for scalable logistics operations. By aligning innovation with customer needs, the company said it aims to enable safer, more efficient and economically sustainable road freight.
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