ARTICLES
Trucking Forward With Tim and Adam: Torc’s Podcast Gets a Rebrand
Need a new podcast? Interested in autonomous technology, trucking, and all the ways these two industries connect? Give our "Trucking Forward" podcast a follow. Hosted by two long-time Torcr's, every episode will bring dynamic discussions with software engineers,...
ACT Expo 2023: Torc Leads the Fleet Technology Conversation
Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck NA, headed west for the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Conference and Expo at the beginning of May 2023. The four-day conference focused on the trends and technologies transforming commercial...
The Rise of AI: ChatGPT vs. Autonomous Driving Systems
The rise of artificial intelligence has been brewing for decades. In the past year alone, we’ve seen incredible developments in several forms of AI. From language models to personal assistants, this new technology has the potential to transform countless industries –...
Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum Joins Torc Board of Directors
The Torc Board of Directors has added a new member to its ranks: Martin Daum, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck Holding AG. Martin Daum was added to the board on January 1, 2023. He joins John O'Leary, president and CEO of Daimler Truck, Stefan...
Torc Blacksburg Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management
The certification shows commitment to quality for a Level 4 autonomous driving solution Torc has received certification for the ISO 9001:2015 Standard for Quality Management for its Quality Management Systems (QMS) at its Blacksburg, Virginia, locations. ISO 9001:2015...
Torc’s 2022 Giving Report: Year in Review
Our mission at Torc is centered around saving lives. Every day, we hone in on the solutions that will make our world a better place to live in. From creating automated driving software with the potential to reduce accidents to our robust charitable giving initiatives,...
Freight Pilot Program Fireside Chat with Schneider, Daimler Truck: ‘Collaboration is Key to Successful Automation’
Torc hosted a fireside chat at Manifest 2023 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, February 2. Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc, Joanna Buttler, head of the global autonomous technology group at Daimler Truck, and Brian Stuelpner, vice president of strategy, planning and...
Top 5 Questions About Autonomous Trucks Answered
At Torc, we get a lot of questions about our trucks. Whether we’re visiting our local high schools or answering questions via social media, it’s clear that there is a lot of curiosity (and trepidation) about autonomous semi-trucks – and self-driving technology itself....
Where Do Autonomous Trucks Fit Into Trucking’s Future? Part 2
https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/episodes/where-do-autonomous-trucks-fit-into-truckings-future-2/
What Is LIDAR
What is LiDAR: Self-Driving Vehicle Basics What does the word ‘lidar’ mean? If you hear the word “radar,” you have a pretty good idea what it is… especially if you’ve ever been pulled over for speeding. But do you know “lidar” and what makes lidar technology...
Watch: Big fuel economy gain in Torc Robotics’ autonomous truck
https://www.ccjdigital.com/equipment-controls/autonomous/article/15305060/watch-big-fuel-economy-gain-in-torc-robotics-autonomous-truck
Torc Announces Strategic Collaboration With Foretellix to Help Enable Safe Deployment of Autonomous Trucks
Torc Robotics has formed a multi-year collaboration with Foretellix, a leading provider of verification and validation (V&V) solutions for Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The collaboration provides Torc with a virtual verification & validation platform to...