WASHINGTON DC – September 18, 2024 – The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) welcomes Torc Robotics, a pioneer in self-driving technology and an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, as its newest member.
“We are thrilled to welcome Torc Robotics, a leader in autonomous trucking solutions to meet the growing demand for moving freight in our country,” said AVIA CEO Jeff Farrah. “Torc’s extensive experience in autonomous technology will add a critical voice to AVIA’s shared mission: a safer future with more resilient supply chains.”
The trucking industry is critical to the U.S. economy, responsible for transporting over 11 billion tons of freight annually. Additionally, data from the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics estimates that U.S. freight volume will increase 50% by 2050 – highlighting the importance of moving goods safely and efficiently. Torc is developing self-driving trucks to improve road safety, drive efficient truck operations for its customers, and meet the freight industry demands of the future.
“We’re excited to join the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, putting Torc in a position to continue to shape the future of transportation and trucking as part of one of the leading industry associations for autonomous vehicles,” said Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc Robotics. “Torc is working to launch safe, autonomous solutions that deliver real-world benefits, from enhanced road safety to economic growth, and is strongly aligned with AVIA’s mission.”
About the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA):
AVIA works with lawmakers, regulators, and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of autonomous vehicles. As the unified voice of the AV industry, the association is comprised of companies with diverse technical expertise and experience in the technology, automobile, ridehail, trucking, and logistics sectors. Bringing together their varied backgrounds, the companies formed AVIA to advance AVs’ tremendous safety, mobility and economic benefits to consumers in the safest and swiftest manner possible.
About Torc Robotics:
Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global leader and pioneer in trucking. Founded in 2005 at the birth of the self-driving vehicle revolution, Torc has over 18 years of experience in pioneering safety-critical, self-driving applications. Torc offers a complete self-driving vehicle software and integration solution and is currently focusing on commercializing autonomous trucks for long-haul applications in the U.S. Torc operates test facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and engineering offices in Austin, Texas; Stuttgart, Germany; and Montreal, Canada. Torc’s purpose is driving the future of freight with autonomous technology. As the world’s leading autonomous trucking solution, we empower exceptional employees, deliver a focused, hub-to-hub autonomous truck product, and provide our customers with the safest, most reliable, and cost-efficient solution to the market.
