Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics have selected Innoviz Technologies as their LiDAR supplier for the series production of SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks, marking a key advancement in the companies’ long-term commercialization plans for autonomous freight. The agreement names Innoviz as a Tier-1 LiDAR provider, supplying sensor technology and related support for Daimler Truck’s future production programs.
According to the announcement, Innoviz will provide its automotive-grade LiDAR hardware for integration into the autonomous driving system being developed jointly by Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics. The companies noted that Innoviz’s LiDAR will play a central role in enabling safe and reliable highway-speed automated operation, a core requirement for Level 4 autonomous trucking.
The partnership builds on Daimler Truck’s ongoing development work with Torc Robotics, its independent subsidiary focused on autonomous trucking. Together, the companies are progressing toward a scalable, production-ready platform designed specifically for long-haul Class 8 applications. Selecting a series-production LiDAR supplier represents one of the major technical milestones outlined in their roadmap toward commercial deployment.
In statements included with the announcement, executives from all three companies emphasized the importance of LiDAR as part of the sensing and perception architecture required for high-duty-cycle, on-highway autonomous trucking. The companies also highlighted Innoviz’s experience as an automotive Tier-1 supplier, citing its ability to support the robust reliability, safety, and manufacturing standards required for production fleets.
Additional program details, including rollout timing and integration specifics, will be shared as development continues. The companies noted that the Innoviz partnership is intended to support their joint effort to bring Level 4 autonomous trucking to market at commercial scale.
