International Motors is taking another step toward commercializing autonomous trucking. The OEM is launching a real-world autonomous truck pilot program with Ryder System. The initiative will put a factory-integrated autonomous truck into daily freight service along a key Texas corridor. Ryder Joins International’s Autonomous Truck Pilot on Texas Freight Lane Ryder and International take autonomous trucking out of the lab and onto a live, 600-mile Texas freight lane. The program marks Ryder as the first fleet to participate in International’s autonomous fleet trial initiative. The companies said early results point to strong on-time performance and high levels of autonomous operation. Real-World Autonomy Moves Beyond Test Tracks The pilot centers on a 600-mile round-trip route along Interstate 35 between Ryder facilities in Laredo and Temple, Texas. Unlike earlier autonomy trials that relied heavily on controlled environments or dedicated infrastructure, this program embeds the truck directly into an existing supply chain operation. An International LT Series tractor equipped with the OEM’s second-generation autonomous system is running the route daily for a Ryder customer. The goal: validate how seamlessly autonomous technology can integrate into live logistics networks without requiring new hubs or specialized terminals. That approach reflects a broader industry push to make autonomy practical for fleets already operating nationwide networks. Factory-Integrated Approach Targets Scalability At the core of the pilot is International’s factory-installed autonomous platform. This system combines lidar, radar, and camera systems with the S13 Integrated Powertrain. The truck runs PlusAI’s latest SuperDrive autonomous software, designed to enable long-haul highway driving. International executives say the emphasis is on delivering an OEM-validated, end-to-end solution that fleets can deploy within their existing operations. Rather than retrofitting trucks or building parallel infrastructure, the model focuses on integrating “virtual driver” capability directly into production vehicles and potentially lowering barriers to adoption. Early Results Show Strong