Schneider to supply self-driving truck tech firm with ‘freight masses and business experience’
A Virginia-based autonomous car expertise firm introduced a partnership with Schneider to advance the corporate’s pilot program.
Torc Robotics introduced the brand new settlement with Schneider on September 20 to assist implement a pilot program using Torc’s autonomous take a look at fleet.
As a part of the partnership between the 2 corporations, Schneider has agreed to supply Torc with business freight masses in addition to “distinctive insights on truckload freight that may assist information the event and ongoing commercialization of autonomous vans for long-haul functions.”
“Schneider is an undisputed chief within the business,” stated Michael Fleming, Torc founder and CEO. “Lots of trucking’s finest practices and breakthroughs stem from Schneider’s forward-thinking method. This relationship with Schneider is a major step for the operational improvement of our product as we proceed to work towards a seamless integration with the prevailing freight business.”
“We see nice potential for Torc’s autonomous expertise to enhance freight efficiencies whereas serving to to decrease price,” stated Rob Reich, Schneider govt vice chairman and chief administrative officer. “Schneider is wanting ahead to offering Torc with the business and operational data wanted to maximise the potential of autonomous vans.”
In August 2022, Schneider introduced a partnership with one other autonomous car tech firm known as Aurora to haul freight as a part of a multi-phase business pilot venture.
Blacksburg, Virginia-headquartered Torc Robotics was based in 2005. The corporate operates take a look at services in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and engineering workplaces in Austin, Texas, and Stuttgart, Germany.
