International begins autonomous fleet trials, takes the next step in self-driving freight transport
International Motors (NASDAQ:CCIX) has launched customer fleet trials of its second-generation autonomous vehicles in partnership with PlusAI. The trials will operate along the Interstate-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas, managed from International's autonomous hub in San Antonio.
The autonomous system features factory-installed technology on International® LT® Series trucks, powered by the S13® Integrated Powertrain and PlusAI's SuperDrive™ software. The vehicles are equipped with advanced multimodal sensors including imaging radar, lidar, and strategically placed cameras providing 360-degree vision.
This initiative represents a significant step toward scalable, factory-installed autonomous solutions for hub-to-hub operations in the transportation industry, with a focus on enhancing safety, efficiency, and commercial viability.
International Motors (NASDAQ:CCIX) ha avviato prove con flotte di clienti della sua seconda generazione di veicoli autonomi in collaborazione con PlusAI. Le prove si svolgeranno lungo il corridoio dell'Interstate-35 tra Laredo e Dallas e saranno coordinate dall'hub autonomo di International a San Antonio.
Il sistema autonomo è installato di serie sui camion International® LT® Series, alimentato dalla trasmissione integrata S13® e dal software SuperDrive™ di PlusAI. I veicoli sono dotati di sensori multimodali avanzati, compresi radar ad imaging, lidar e telecamere posizionate strategicamente per offrire una visione a 360 gradi.
Questa iniziativa segna un passo importante verso soluzioni autonome installate in fabbrica e scalabili per operazioni hub-to-hub nel settore dei trasporti, con l'obiettivo di migliorare sicurezza, efficienza e sostenibilità commerciale.
International Motors (NASDAQ:CCIX) ha puesto en marcha pruebas con flotas de clientes de su segunda generación de vehículos autónomos en colaboración con PlusAI. Las pruebas operarán a lo largo del corredor de la Interestatal 35 entre Laredo y Dallas, gestionadas desde el centro autónomo de International en San Antonio.
El sistema autónomo viene de fábrica en los camiones International® LT® Series, impulsado por la motorización integrada S13® y el software SuperDrive™ de PlusAI. Los vehículos cuentan con sistemas multimodales avanzados, incluidos radar de imagen, lidar y cámaras colocadas estratégicamente para ofrecer visión de 360 grados.
La iniciativa representa un avance importante hacia soluciones autónomas instaladas en fábrica y escalables para operaciones hub-a-hub en el transporte, con foco en mejorar la seguridad, la eficiencia y la viabilidad comercial.
International Motors (NASDAQ:CCIX)는 PlusAI와 협력해 2세대 자율주행 차량의 고객 플릿 시범운행을 시작했습니다. 시범운행은 라레도와 달라스를 잇는 I-35 구간에서 진행되며, 산안토니오에 위치한 International의 자율운행 허브에서 관리됩니다.
자율주행 시스템은 International® LT® Series 트럭에 공장 장착되어 제공되며, S13® 통합 파워트레인과 PlusAI의 SuperDrive™ 소프트웨어로 구동됩니다. 차량에는 이미징 레이더, 라이다, 전략적으로 배치된 카메라를 포함한 첨단 다중모달 센서가 탑재되어 360도 시야를 제공합니다.
이번 시도는 허브 간(hub-to-hub) 운행을 위한 공장 장착형 자율 솔루션의 확장 가능성을 향한 중요한 진전으로, 안전성, 효율성 및 상업적 실현 가능성 향상에 중점을 두고 있습니다.
International Motors (NASDAQ:CCIX) a lancé, en partenariat avec PlusAI, des essais en flotte client de sa deuxième génération de véhicules autonomes. Les essais se dérouleront le long du corridor de l'Interstate 35 entre Laredo et Dallas, pilotés depuis le hub autonome d'International à San Antonio.
Le système autonome est proposé en équipement d'usine sur les camions International® LT® Series, propulsé par le groupe motopropulseur intégré S13® et le logiciel SuperDrive™ de PlusAI. Les véhicules sont équipés de capteurs multimodaux avancés incluant radar d'imagerie, lidar et caméras positionnées stratégiquement pour offrir une vision à 360 degrés.
Cette initiative constitue une étape majeure vers des solutions autonomes installées en usine et évolutives pour des opérations hub-à-hub dans le secteur du transport, visant à améliorer la sécurité, l'efficacité et la viabilité commerciale.
International Motors (NASDAQ:CCIX) hat in Zusammenarbeit mit PlusAI Kundenflottentests seiner zweiten Generation autonomer Fahrzeuge gestartet. Die Tests finden entlang des Interstate-35-Korridors zwischen Laredo und Dallas statt und werden vom autonomen Hub von International in San Antonio geleitet.
Das autonome System ist werkseitig in den International® LT® Series-Lkw installiert und wird vom S13® Integrated Powertrain sowie der SuperDrive™-Software von PlusAI angetrieben. Die Fahrzeuge sind mit fortschrittlichen multimodalen Sensoren ausgestattet, darunter Imaging-Radar, Lidar und strategisch platzierte Kameras, die eine 360-Grad-Sicht ermöglichen.
Die Initiative stellt einen bedeutenden Schritt zu skalierbaren, werkseitig installierten autonomen Lösungen für Hub-to-Hub-Operationen in der Transportbranche dar und zielt darauf ab, Sicherheit, Effizienz und kommerzielle Tragfähigkeit zu verbessern.
- Partnership with PlusAI brings advanced autonomous technology expertise
- Factory-installed autonomous system indicates readiness for scalable deployment
- Strategic focus on high-demand I-35 corridor for initial trials
- Integration of comprehensive safety features including 360-degree vision system
- Technology still in trial phase with limited operational scope
- Significant investment required for infrastructure and testing
- Potential regulatory and safety approval hurdles ahead
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International Motors' autonomous fleet trials mark significant commercial progress in self-driving freight technology with established partners and defined corridors.
International Motors has taken a concrete step forward in commercializing autonomous trucking technology by launching customer fleet trials with its second-generation autonomous vehicles. The trials will run along the strategic I-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas, Texas—a high-volume freight route connecting Mexico to the U.S. heartland. This represents a transition from controlled testing to real-world commercial application.
The technical implementation is comprehensive, combining PlusAI's SuperDrive™ autonomous driving software with a multimodal sensor package including imaging radar, lidar, and cameras providing 360-degree vision. Most notably, these systems are factory-installed on International® LT® Series tractors with S13® Integrated Powertrains, indicating a shift toward production-scale manufacturing rather than retrofit solutions.
What distinguishes this approach is the focus on hub-to-hub operations—a pragmatic strategy that addresses the trucking industry's driver shortage while working within the current technological limitations of autonomous systems. By operating in constrained geographic corridors between major freight hubs, International can optimize for specific routes while managing complexity.
The collaboration with PlusAI (planning to go public via SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX) brings technical credibility, while International's position within the TRATON GROUP provides manufacturing scale and distribution channels necessary for widespread deployment. This positions the company competitively against autonomous trucking ventures like Aurora, TuSimple, and Waymo Via, with the advantage of factory integration and established customer relationships.
In partnership with PlusAI, International will start piloting its autonomous on-highway tractor along the Interstate-35 corridor between
The second-generation autonomous tractor features an updated sensor suite and computer which has 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, 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, 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. "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."
Collaborative Innovation to Meet Industry Demand
As part of broader efforts to drive the future of road freight, International and PlusAI are working to bring scalable, factory-installed autonomous solutions to the transportation industry. The collaboration builds on a shared commitment to creating hardware and software solutions that are both technologically advanced and commercially viable for hub-to-hub operations. 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. "This shared learning will guide the roadmap for scaling autonomy across major freight hubs, beginning with key corridors like I-35."
Setting the Stage for the Future of Freight
As the transportation industry continues to move toward an autonomous and connected future, International and its partners are laying the foundation for scalable logistics operations. By aligning innovation with customer needs, the company aims to enable safer, more efficient, and economically sustainable road freight.
With fleet trials underway, International is demonstrating its commitment to continue advancing its autonomous development tractor. The goal remains clear: transform logistics with factory-installed, autonomous vehicle solutions that seamlessly integrate into real-world freight operations.
To learn more about International autonomous vehicles in operation, visit International.com.
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