Torc Robotics :: Level 4 Autonomous Driving Technology For Long-Haul Commercial Trucking

Torc Robotics is a leading American autonomous trucking company and an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck. Founded in 2005 by Virginia Tech students, the company has evolved from early work in tele-operated robotic controls and military applications into a focused developer of Level 4 autonomous driving technology for long-haul commercial trucking. Headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, Torc is commercializing self-driving trucks on the Freightliner Cascadia platform, targeting safe, sustained, hub-to-hub operations in the U.S. freight industry. The company operates test facilities in Texas and maintains engineering offices in multiple locations, including Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Montréal, Canada.

Torc’s core offering is a complete self-driving vehicle software and integration solution optimized for Class 8 trucks. The system is designed for real-world freight operations, emphasizing safety, reliability, and scalability. Key elements include advanced perception, planning, and control software that leverages high-performance computing, sensor fusion, and AI to handle complex highway and hub-to-hub scenarios. Torc has conducted extensive real-world testing, including successful driver-out validation runs, and is working toward commercial deployment in partnership with major fleets.

The company’s technology is built for integration with existing trucking operations, allowing fleets to gradually adopt autonomy while maintaining high safety standards. Torc places strong emphasis on verifiable safety, iterative development, and collaboration with industry leaders to ensure its solution addresses the practical needs of long-haul freight transportation, such as reducing driver fatigue, improving fuel efficiency, and increasing overall supply chain reliability.

As of 2026, Torc is in the productization phase, scaling its autonomous trucking solution with a clear focus on commercialization by 2027. The company benefits from Daimler Truck’s manufacturing expertise and global reach while maintaining an agile, innovation-driven culture rooted in its Virginia Tech origins. Torc continues to advance its Physical AI capabilities and expand testing to deliver the world’s leading autonomous trucking solution.