International, PlusAI, Ryder Begin Real Cargo Autonomous Haul in Texas

Key Details International, PlusAI, and Ryder launched a live autonomous trucking trial in November 2025 on the Temple-to-Laredo corridor, one of Texas' most challenging routes. The operation uses International LT series trucks equipped with PlusAI's SuperDrive 6.0 software to move actual shipper freight, not test cargo. Why It Matters Early results show 100% on-time delivery with 92% autonomous route coverage, despite heavy construction and tight hours-of-service constraints. This corridor is significantly harder than the Dallas-Houston run many developers prefer, proving autonomous technology can handle real-world complexity that fleets actually struggle with. How It Works Unlike older retrofit approaches, International and PlusAI built the system together from the chassis up. The companies collaborated on integrated hardware and software design, with PlusAI leading virtual driver development and International handling industrialization and vehicle operations. Data and Development The trial is generating valuable machine learning data that accelerates software improvements. PlusAI reports development cycles now measured in weeks rather than months, with constant vehicle data feeding back into their machine learning systems for continuous enhancement.