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Key facts
Focus
Stage
Technology
Albuquerque test facility
DFW office
Ann Arbor office
Texas driverless target
Engineering offices
DFW truck hub lease
Michigan public road testing
Mila Montreal presence
Daimler Truck driver-out validation
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
Torc Asimov System
Autonomous Class 8 truck system integrated on Freightliner Cascadia; lidar, radar, camera sensor fusion; highway freight operations.
Current platform
Autonomous Freightliner Cascadia (Torc)
Daimler Truck's 5th-generation autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia, engineered with redundant braking and steering and 1,500+ requirements for series production, integrated with Torc's Virtual Driver. Pre-commercial: in supervised freight pilots, with a commercial driver-out launch targeted for 2027.
Torc Robotics on the deployment map
Where Torc Robotics's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
Relationships
Claims ledger
Public, dated claims by Torc Robotics, each tracked against the evidence. Status is a DEPLOY assessment from primary sources: verified means an independent source confirms it; contradicted means one refutes it; open means the outcome is not yet determinable. Every entry keeps its verbatim quote and source so you can check the call yourself.
- VerifiedCapability · claimed 2025-01-01
“Fully integrating Torc's autonomous driver with Daimler Truck's Freightliner Cascadia platform creates an industry-first, scalable, physical-AI autonomous”
The integrated platform exists and is testing on public roads. "Industry-first" scalable platform claim is plausible — no other trucking company has the same OEM-level integration (Aurora uses Peterbilt/International as partners, not the same depth of platform integration). https://torc.ai/michigan-public-roads-autonomous-truck-testing/
- OpenTimeline · claimed 2024-06-01 · deadline 2027-12-31
“Torc Robotics expects to remove truck drivers on public roads by 2027”
Torc expanded testing to Michigan public roads (February 2026). Currently operates with safety driver (supervised autonomy). The 2027 driverless target is 18 months away. No driverless operations confirmed yet. https://torc.ai/michigan-public-roads-autonomous-truck-testing/
- OpenTimeline · claimed 2024-04-01 · deadline 2027-12-31
“Daimler's driverless semi trucks will hit the road in 2027”
Daimler Truck delivered the latest iteration of autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia platform to Torc. Testing expanded to Michigan. The 2027 driverless target is consistent with Torc's own claim. https://northamerica.daimlertruck.com/news-stories/2025/autonomous-driving-daimler-truck-delivers-latest-iteration-of-autonomous-ready-truck-platform-to-torc
Disagree with a status? Torc Robotics can submit a correction with evidence and we log the response on the record. Methodology and the full industry ledger live at /stats/claim-integrity.
Current leadership (1)
- Peter Vaughn Schmidt CEOreported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Michael Flemingsolefounded 2005-01-01no longer at company
Former / Previously (1)
- Michael Fleming Co-founder & CEOsince 2005-01-01secondary-verified
Safety record
No incidents on record for Torc Robotics.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Operated deployments (4)
Operator customers (1)
- Torc Robotics4 deployments
Brains developed (1)
- Torc Virtual Driverfoundation-model · pilot
Recent coverage
Torc Robotics in third-party press
Peer companies
- Tesla4 models
- Aurora Innovation3 models
- Waymo3 models
- BelAZ2 models
- Caterpillar2 models
- Caterpillar Mining2 models
Supplied by (1)
Sensors
- Innoviz Technologiesvia Autonomous Freightliner Cascadia (Torc)InnovizTwo short-range LiDAR (series production)supplies
Inbound supply edges feeding this company directly or via the models it owns. Same source bar as the outbound view (verified against at least two strong sources).
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- growth
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Partnerships (2)
- Schneider National x Torc Robotics with Schneider Nationaldeployment
- Torc Robotics x Mila Physical AI Partnership with Milatechnologyannouncedreported, not operationally verified
Funding rounds (1)
- Acquisition majority (Daimler Trucks)2019-03-27
Investors: Mercedes-Benz (lead)
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Torc Autonomous Trucking: Driven for People
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Torc's First Autonomous Trucking Hub in Dallas- Forth Worth
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 7, 2026
The future of freight? Already rolling.
- Record createdJun 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 4, 2026
Torc autonomous product validation
Sources (1)
Market intelligence
Hiring signals
Role composition
Recent openings
- Business StrategistBusiness
Blacksburg, VA
- Staff Software EngineerEngineering
Blacksburg, VA
- Senior Systems EngineerEngineering
Blacksburg, VA
- Senior, ML Engineer - VLMResearch & R&D
Ann Arbor, MI, Remote - US
- System Triage Engineer InternEngineering
Blacksburg, Virginia, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Manager, Engineering - App Engine (CUDA)Engineering
Remote, U.S, Ann Arbor, MI, Fort Worth, TX, Blacksburg, VA
+4 more open roles tracked
Common questions
- What is Torc Robotics?
- Autonomous driving software company for Class 8 trucks; acquired by Daimler Truck in 2019 and operating as a Daimler subsidiary; deploys on Freightliner Cascadia platform.
- What does Torc Robotics make?
- Torc Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Torc Asimov System, Autonomous Freightliner Cascadia (Torc) (Torc Robotics builds physical robots).
- Is Torc Robotics publicly traded?
- Torc Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Daimler Truck in 2019 | Stage: Operating as a Daimler subsidiary | Technology: Deploys on the Freightliner Cascadia platform | Albuquerque test facility: Autonomous truck test facility in Albuquerque on the DEPLOY registry.
- Who competes with Torc Robotics?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Torc Robotics building in the same form factors include Tesla, Aurora Innovation, Waymo, BelAZ.
- Who is the CEO of Torc Robotics?
- Peter Vaughn Schmidt is the ceo of Torc Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
- How can I invest in Torc Robotics?
- Torc Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Daimler Truck in 2019 | Stage: Operating as a Daimler subsidiary | Technology: Deploys on the Freightliner Cascadia platform | Albuquerque test facility: Autonomous truck test facility in Albuquerque (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
- Where is Torc Robotics headquartered?
- Torc Robotics is headquartered in Blacksburg, VA.
- Who owns Torc Robotics?
- Torc Robotics is owned by Daimler Truck in 2019 | Stage: Operating as a Daimler subsidiary | Technology: Deploys on the Freightliner Cascadia platform | Albuquerque test facility: Autonomous truck test facility in Albuquerque, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Where does Torc Robotics operate robots?
- Torc Robotics operates 4 verified deployments, including at Texas.
- Is Torc Robotics a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Torc Robotics ranks in roughly the top 56% of companies tracked by the registry.
- When was Torc Robotics founded?
- Torc Robotics was founded in 2005.
- Is Torc Robotics safe?
- Torc Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-18
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-18
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Torc Robotics.Peer companies
- Tesla4 models
- Aurora Innovation3 models
- Waymo3 models
- BelAZ2 models
- Caterpillar2 models
- Caterpillar Mining2 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Torc Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Daimler Truck delivers latest autonomous-ready truck platform to Torc Robotics
Daimler Truck North America delivering latest flagship on-highway trucks to Torc Robotics autonomous testing fleet. Commercial autonomous operations targeted for 2027.
Daimler Truck partnerships: Waymo and Torc Robotics for autonomous driving
Daimler Truck pursuing dual-track strategy with Waymo and Torc Robotics. Autonomous truck development partnerships.
Torc Robotics achieves driver-out capability on closed course
Torc Robotics achieved driver-out capability on a closed course in Texas. The Daimler Truck subsidiary is targeting a 2027 commercial launch of Level 4 autonomous freight trucks.
Torc Robotics Expands Autonomous Truck Testing to Michigan
Torc Robotics expanding autonomous truck testing to Michigan public roads. Daimler Truck delivering latest autonomous-ready platform to Torc.
Torc Establishes Autonomous Truck Hub in Dallas Area
Torc Robotics signed a lease for a new autonomous truck hub in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck.
Torc Robotics Plans Dallas-Fort Worth, Ann Arbor Offices
Torc Robotics plans Dallas-Fort Worth and Ann Arbor offices, with driverless operations on Texas highways starting 2026 ahead of 2027 commercialization.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/torc-robotics.md
- RSS feed: /companies/torc-robotics/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/1b1bf5b4-ab46-4642-a96b-9215bfc03ce3
- Revision history: /companies/torc-robotics/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Tesla4 models
- Aurora Innovation3 models
- Waymo3 models
- BelAZ2 models
- Caterpillar2 models
- Caterpillar Mining2 models
Video
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Reality vs attention
Torc Robotics draws attention at the 65th percentile but verifies reality at the 46th percentile among truck robots. Hype Gap +19.2, 9th widest among truck robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Clean safety record across 4 verified deployments. Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 89 months ago.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 23, 2026