Things like a construction worker holding a stop sign, a lane-closure sign before a traffic jam, a barrel in the road, an emergency scene with a vehicle on fire, etc. are not situations that fit neatly into a standard object category.
In this clip, PlusAI Co-Founder and Chief Architect Tim Daly walks through examples of complex scenarios where Reasoning helps SuperDrive™ understand the scene and respond with caution.
Night driving adds another layer of complexity. In this new episode of SuperDrive™ in Control: our virtual driver:
● Maintains 360° superhuman awareness in low light conditions,
● Creates safe spatial buffer when a heavy truck approaches nearby,
● Smoothly slows with traffic without harsh braking, and
● Nudges within the lane to give extra clearance to a stopped vehicle on the shoulder.
Day or night, SuperDrive is proactive, precise, and always in control.
“Autonomous driving can already drive a vehicle better than a human driver. The question now is: how do we deploy it widely at scale?” – David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of PlusAI
Scaling autonomous trucking takes factory-built trucks, global OEM integration, real freight operations, service networks fleets already trust. That’s why PlusAI works with TRATON Group, IVECO, and Hyundai to bring factory-integrated autonomous trucks to market. The goal is straightforward: bring autonomous trucks into the channels fleets already use to buy, operate, and service their vehicles.
This year at ACT Expo, autonomous trucking was everywhere: on the show floor, in fleet conversations, and on the main stage.
The questions have changed. People are asking which corridors are ready, how autonomy fits into existing fleet operations, what the data shows, and when production can scale.
Our latest blog shares a few takeaways from ACT Expo 2026: https://t.co/U0rTpuPxwE.
At PlusAI, we know that autonomous trucking technology can move freight more efficiently and more safely, but clear, durable federal policy will enable us to maximize the scale of their full impact.
With the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee releasing the BUILD AMERICA 250 Act, Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen have put forward a bipartisan, substantive framework for autonomous commercial motor vehicles.
A consistent federal standard, rather than a patchwork of state-by-state rules, is what makes responsible, scalable deployment possible. The signal from the committee is clear: Congress is serious about giving autonomous trucks a durable regulatory home.
We look forward to engaging with the committee and our industry partners to support the advancement of this bill as we push forward with our OEM partners like International, IVECO, and Hyundai to bring factory-built autonomous trucks to market.
“It’s one thing to make the technology work in pilots. It’s another to deploy it at industry scale.”
At @ACTExpo, PlusAI CEO and Co-Founder David Liu shared what scaling autonomous trucking actually requires beyond the autonomous driver itself: factory production, service and maintenance infrastructure, integration into fleet operations, and expanding deployment across increasingly complex freight networks.
The industry has made substantial progress over the last few years. Now the work is to do it at scale.
As Jack Roberts, Executive Editor of @HDTrucking, writes:
“The pilot brings together three key players – International, Ryder, and PlusAI, and highlights the collaborative nature of autonomous trucking development.”
Real progress in autonomous trucking is measured on real roads, moving real freight. This fleet trial places a factory-integrated International autonomous truck powered by the PlusAI SuperDrive™ virtual driver into live freight operations along a daily 600-mile route in Texas.
By combining OEM expertise, fleet operations, and AI-native autonomous driving technology, the industry is continuing to move autonomy from concept into practical deployment.
Read more: https://t.co/HqOQYYgfWb.
ACT Expo, Las Vegas.
An autonomous truck powered by SuperDrive™ is on display at @IntnlTrucks’ booth 2452. A great reminder that progress in autonomy is built through deep integration and close collaboration with OEM partners.
If you’re here this week, don’t miss it!
“This vehicle represents the first time that we have built at our factory an integrated vehicle with the PlusAI technology stack put onto our chassis, and we’ve managed that installation and integration of the vehicle,” James Cooper, head of autonomous solutions at International, told @fleetowner.
Excited about this major achievement for our team: a Level 4 autonomous fleet trial on a 600 mile route between Laredo and Temple, Texas with @IntnlTrucks and Ryder, deploying a factory‑integrated International autonomous truck using the AI‑native SuperDrive™ virtual driver.
This pilot is all about showing that autonomous technology can integrate seamlessly into existing fleet operations. Each mile helps SuperDrive get smarter, safer, and more efficient. And every improvement accelerates our path toward commercially-ready autonomous freight.
Together, we’re transforming autonomy from concept into a solution.
Read the full article by Jeremy Wolfe: https://t.co/KzHnmZpdMC.
PlusAI is a Presenting Sponsor at ACT Expo 2026, joining Daimler Truck North America and Penske in shaping the future of commercial transportation.
Mark your calendars:
🗓TUESDAY, MAY 5 at 10:25–11:15 AM
Panel: The Virtual Driver Revolutionizing Trucking and Logistics
Featuring David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of PlusAI
📍MAINSTAGE
🗓TUESDAY, MAY 5 at 2:55–3:55 PM
Panel: Mapping the Future: Where Autonomous Vehicles Are Expanding – and Why
Featuring Earl Adams Jr., VP of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, PlusAI
📍Room W219-W221
See you in Vegas!
Building Physical AI is about stitching everything together.
Data pipelines.
Model training.
Simulation.
Validation.
Deployment.
At PlusAI, HyperFoundry™ integrates all of this into one end-to-end platform behind our virtual driver, SuperDrive™.
One continuous system, from raw data to real-world deployment.
Real progress in autonomous trucking happens on real roads – and this month we’re proud to mark another important milestone. With International, PlusAI has launched autonomous fleet trials along the I-35 corridor, running commercial freight operations daily between Laredo and Temple in Texas using a factory-integrated International truck driven by SuperDrive™.
As the largest inland port in the United States and a critical gateway for cross-border trade, Laredo sees an enormous volume of freight every day. Operating autonomous trucks in this corridor demonstrates how autonomous technology can integrate directly into existing logistics networks to keep global commerce moving.
Momentum also continues to build across the industry, from advances in AI to new policy developments. Let’s dive in: https://t.co/lcfieXs8mI!
What enables autonomous trucking at scale?
Global data.
Software-first model.
OEM partnerships.
Our COO and Co-Founder, Shawn Kerrigan, breaks it down in this clip.