Podcasts about Torc

Al Capítol 63 de La Nova Mobilitat, en Miquel Testar i jo conversem amb la Marta Bañeres, enginyera catalana que treballa des de Texas per Torc, pionera en el desenvolupament i les operacions de camions autònoms. Amb la seva experiència tècnica i operativa, la Marta ens obre les portes d'un futur logístic que ja s'està construint: una xarxa d'Hubs intel·ligents on els camions circularan de manera totalment autònoma entre punts clau del territori.

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss their road trip to Forward Forth Worth, Waymo's expansion to Washington, D.C. and the emerging opportunity in autonomous trucking.Texas is thriving capital of autonomous trucking with Aurora, Bot Auto, Kodiak, Torc and Waabi all having a presence in the state. Now autonomous vehicle companies are flocking to the state with Avride, May Mobility, Waymo and Zoox all having a presence in the state.While Texas emerges as the capital of autonomy, Waymo continues to solidify its lead as the world leader in robotaxis. With their lead in tact and the demand for their service growing, Waymo announced this week that they are expanding service to Washington, D.C. in 2026. As both Waymo continues to grow and expand, the economic impact of autonomy is only just beginning to be felt.Episode Chapters0:00 Waymo Subreddit01:17 Forward Fort Worth03:10 Insurance06:55 Investing in Autonomous Trucking11:56 May Mobility Arlington Deployment13:56 Autonomy Markets on the Road17:28 Waymo Announces Service is Coming to D.C. in 202621:41 Waymo / Uber Relationship26:50 Waymo Testing Zeekr Robotaxis on I-85 in Atlanta27:44 Waymo, The World Leader in Robotaxis30:46 London31:56 New York33:34 Autonomy Markets Confessions34:34 Waymo Scheduled Rides38:05 Waymo Pricing41:08 Tesla's June Robotaxi Launch48:03 Next WeekRecorded on Tuesday, March 25, 2025--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Autonomy is transforming industries and creating an entirely new economy that we call the autonomy economy™. The Road to Autonomy provides advisory and market intelligence services that helps you better understand the market and stay ahead of what's coming next. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 21st 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers EU-U.S. trade discussions, a 3% rise in February truck tonnage, and Torc's partnerships to advance autonomous trucking technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Thomas Wasson in a special edition of Truck Tech, live from the top of a truck!

On Thursday 6 February 2025, President Higgins conferred the symbol of the office of Saoi, the gold Torc, to Paul Muldoon at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin. Members of Aosdána may receive the honour of Saoi for singular and sustained distinction in the arts. It is the highest honour open to an Irish artist. https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-confers-the-torc-symbol-of-the-office-of-saoi-on-paul-muldoon

In today's episode Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO of Torc Robotics joins us to talk about Torc's plans for 2025 which include the opening of a new Dallas-Fort Worth hub. We also dive into the autonomous trucking race to commercialization. Follow the Truck Tech Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO, Torc joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how Torc is preparing to launch commercial operations in Texas.Torc's strategic relocation from Albuquerque to Fort Worth, Texas was a move that aligned with changing market dynamics. The regulatory environment combined with a growing demand for freight movement, makes Texas the ideal market to launch s commercial autonomous trucking operations.Looking ahead to 2027, Torc plans to launch commercial autonomous trucking operations in Texas. When the service is launched, customers will purchase autonomous-ready Cascadias from Freightliner, own the asset and subscribe to Torc's virtual driver service.Recorded on Tuesday, January 14, 2025Episode Chapters0:00 Torc Moves from Albuquerque to Texas4:37 Autonomous-Ready Cascadias8:57 Preparing for Driver-Out Operations11:01 Torc's Perception System12:22 From a Robotics Stack to an AI Stack15:26 Autonomous Truck Policy17:08 AI's Is Accelerating Torc's Commercial Launch20:32 Scaling Commercial Operations22:39 Buying an Autonomous Truck Powered by Torc24:24 Torc Business Model30:07 Autonomous Truck Maintenance34:09 Capital Allocation Strategy37:21 Outside Capital39:44 Additional OEMs41:05 Waymo43:29 Autonomous Trucking Market45:17 Torc Outlook--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Roofer of the Month, Alex Tolle sits down with Mike Coddington to discuss the family-owned business that has been a trusted name in Las Vegas roofing since 1964. Initially focused on new residential construction roofing, TORC expanded its services to include re-roofing projects, offering comprehensive maintenance under the Roof Guard® brand. As part of its ongoing diversification, TORC ventured into both new and re-roof commercial roofing. Currently, the service and maintenance segment operate under the Roof Advantage 360 brand. This strategic evolution has established TORC as the preferred roofing company in the Las Vegas Valley. The Original Roofing Company has built a legacy of quality, reliability and trust, installing over one billion square feet of roofing across Nevada. Our guest shares the keys to their superior customer service, the importance of building lasting relationships, and what makes them a proud member of the R-Club. Join us to learn what sets The Original Roofing Company apart and discover the dedication behind the roofs that protect countless Las Vegas homes and businesses.  

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss the dramatic turn of events that led GM to abruptly shut down Cruise, just days before a planned driver-out launch in Houston. The decision made by CEO Mary Barra, reportedly stems from fears of another incident.With the decision to pull the plug on Cruise, GM burnt $9 billion of investment dollars with nothing to show for it. The Cruise shutdown highlights the ongoing challenges of how traditional automakers are approaching autonomy. As traditional automakers falter, Waymo and Tesla continue to accelerate as the market is beginning to consolidate around them as the leaders in robotaxis.As we look to 2025, more consolidation is likely on the way, with Daimler Truck potentially scaling back their in-house autonomous trucking program (Torc Robotics). Then there is Uber which is struggling to define their autonomy narrative to the market. What moves do they make to calm market jitters?Episode Chapters0:00 GM Pulls the Plug on Cruise7:57 Uber & Lyft in the Era of Autonomy16:47 Zoox and Amazon. What is the Path Forward?22:45 Could Daimler Truck Follow GM and Shutter Torc Robotics?29:25 Amazon and Autonomy31:06 Walmart32:15 Cybercab in 2026?33:10 Aurora33:51 Next WeekRecorded on Thursday, December 12, 2024--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bret and Nirmal Mehta are joined by Ken Collins to dig into using AI for more than coding, and if we can build an AI assistant that knows us.They touch on a lot of tools and platforms. "We're bit all over the place on this one, from talking about AI features in our favorite note taking apps like Notion, to my journey of making an open AI assistant with all of my Q&A from my courses, thousands of questions and answers, to coding agents and more." Ken is a local friend in Virginia Beach and was on the show last year talking about AWS Lambda, and we've both been trying to find value in all of these AI tools for our day to day work.Be sure to check out the live recording of the complete show from October 24, 2024 on YouTube (Stream 279).★Topics★The Lifestyle Copilot Blog PostServerless AI Inference with Gemma 2 Blog Post Creators & Guests Cristi Cotovan - Editor Beth Fisher - Producer Bret Fisher - Host Ken Collins - Guest Nirmal Mehta - Host (00:00) - Intro (01:26) - AI in Recruitment at Torc (03:25) - AI for Day to Day Workflows (04:44) - Notion AI and RAG (07:20) - Creating Your Own AI Search Solution (13:59) - Choosing the Right LLM for the Job (20:55) - Personal AI and Long Context Windows (25:10) - Future of Personal Fine-Tuned Models (25:52) - AI Assistants in Meetings (27:34) - Temperature and AI Hallucinations (32:07) - Agents and Tool Integration (39:31) - Apple Intelligence and Personal AI (44:56) - AI Apps on Mobile (50:00) - LoRA You can also support my free material by subscribing to my YouTube channel and my weekly newsletter at bret.news!Grab the best coupons for my Docker and Kubernetes courses.Join my cloud native DevOps community on Discord.Grab some merch at Bret's Loot BoxHomepage bretfisher.com

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers driverless truck tests from Torc, federal funds going toward port modernization, and rail infrastructure grants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this fall, PAVE held an Autonomous Trucking Weekend at the Texas State Fair with members Aurora, Plus, and Torc. We were also joined by Erica Kemp and Brandi Bush from the Texas Department of Transportation. Tune in to this episode of the PAVECast to hear Executive Director Tara Andringa interview Erica and Brandi on the continued growth of autonomous trucking in Texas.

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Featuring special guest: Duttagon! Torc of the Last Ayleid King (week 5 version) deep-dive discussion U41 Feature Roundup Midye- I mean Whitestrake's Mayhem event Sorcerer, DK, and Templar theorycraft discussion Emails, Philly cheese steaks, and more! Email us at ScrollinPodcast@gmail.com Support us at https://Patreon.com/ScrollinPodcast 

Matt McLelland, VP of Sustainability and Innovation, Covenant joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss why it all comes down to unit economics when fleets are evaluating new trucking technologies such as battery electric trucks and autonomous trucks. The conversation begins with Matt discussing how Covenant is thinking about implementing battery electric trucks into their fleet. With limited range and reduced weight capacities, the right lane and freight have to be matched up to ensure a successful run. The fleet of the future is actually going to be something that is made up of a lot different pieces of equipment that reflect the different and diverse needs of our customer base. – Matt McLellandReduced capacity comes with increased cost, as battery electric trucks cost roughly 50% more then traditional diesel trucks. Factor in stubborn inflation, slim margins and a Fed Funds interest rate of 5.33%, fleets are hamstrung when it comes financing the increased cost of battery electric trucks.Is a hybrid solution the right solution? As companies look to lower their carbon emissions, could electrified trailers be the solution? Or it could be renewable diesel or B100 (pure biodiesel)?Hybrid solutions that are not full on zero-emission vehicles, that's what I think the future is. – Matt McLellandThe costs to implement low carbon, zero-emissions technologies for trucks is going to cost more. For the business model to work, that cost is going to have to passed onto the consumer. But the economic reality is, consumers will not pay more for shipping as they are used to fast free shipping commonly known as the “Amazon effect“. Could the push towards low carbon and zero-emissions trucks inadvertently accelerate the implementation and adoption of autonomous trucks?It all comes down to the unit economics. – Matt McLellandAutonomous trucks offer better unit economics than traditional trucks, and the economics only get better as the size of the fleet increases. Covenant is taking a measured approach to autonomous trucking by rolling up their sleeves and developing relationships with the developers. This approach has led to commercial relationships with Aurora and Torc. Wrapping up the conversation, Matt shares his thoughts on the future of the trucking industry.Recorded on Friday, February 9, 2023--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and analysis on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy podcast and This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A summary for executives, capital allocators, technologists, geeks and generally enthusiastic people.  A behind-the-curtains view of trends in M&A, financing, AI, autos, autonomy, electric vehicles, and the Internet of Things. A raw transcript is here.  More information on your host Ali Tabibian and GTK Partners. Links to mentioned companies: Torc and Daimler Trucks; Indy Autonomous Challenge; … Continue reading 34. CES 2024: The Inside Scoop →

Joanna Buttler, Head of the Global Autonomous Technology Group, Daimler Truck North America joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the development of the autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia and Daimler Truck's outlook for autonomous trucking. The conversation begins with Joanna discussing how Daimler Truck North America is approaching autonomy. We see autonomous as one of the biggest opportunities for us as a company. – Joanna ButtlerTo execute on this opportunity, Daimler Truck is focused on deploying long-haul autonomous trucks in the United States as part of a hub-to-hub strategy. As part of the strategy, Daimler is developing the autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia and Torc Robotics is developing the autonomous driving software. At Daimler Truck Capital Market Day 2023 in July, the company announced that autonomous trucks were a strong strategic pillar. Projecting that autonomous trucks have the potential to deliver € 3 billion in revenue by 2030 with the official launch for Daimler's trucks scheduled for 2027.When Daimler commercializes autonomous trucks, customers will purchase the autonomous-ready Freightliner Cascadia from Daimler Truck and an autonomous driving software subscription from Torc with flexible pricing models. To simplify the sales process, Daimler will coordinate the entire transaction and offer financing through Daimler Truck Financial. Daimler Truck's customers will be able to achieve a higher utilization with autonomous trucks as they will be able to operate 24/7 with limited downtime. Higher utilization could lead to lower shipping costs and increased margins for fleets. To achieve their vision for autonomous trucking, Daimler is developing a redundant autonomous-ready chassis to ensure the highest levels of safety and functionality. The development process started with a list of 1,500 requirements that they jointly developed with Waymo and Torc to identify the systems, features and tasks that are required to enable autonomous driving. When autonomous trucks scale, the benefits to society and the economy will be immense. Autonomy can and will bring great benefits for society. – Joanna ButtlerWrapping up the conversation, Joanna shares her outlook for autonomous trucking.Recorded on Thursday, December 14, 2023--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™. The company has two businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy podcast and This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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It's time for another helping of Time Team News, featuring archaeological stories from across the globe. Dani Wootton takes a closer look at recent discoveries including an Iron Age gold torc and a palatial Mayan building in Mexico. Elsewhere, Dani catches up with Carenza Lewis on site, to hear some exciting news, while Helen Geake speaks with Operation Nightingale's Richard Osgood and Harvey Mills about their inspiring new book, 'Broken Pots, Mending Lives'. Time Team News is a brand new monthly YouTube feature, sharing the latest archaeological discoveries from around the world, while we're busy developing new Time Team Episodes. Order a copy of 'Broken Pots, Mending Lives' here. The original video from this podcast is available to watch on the Time Team Official YouTube channel here.

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is live from day 1 at The Future of Freight Festival and we're bringing the gong show to Chattanooga. He's joined by special guests Matt Zimmer, President at Zengistics; Andrew Culhane, Chief Strategy Officer at Torc; Justin Bailie, Co-Founder at Rose Rocket; Chad Eichelberger, President and Ronald Ramsey, Chief Commercial Officer at Reliance Partners. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is live from day 1 at The Future of Freight Festival and we're bringing the gong show to Chattanooga. He's joined by special guests Matt Zimmer, President at Zengistics; Andrew Culhane, Chief Strategy Officer at Torc; Justin Bailie, Co-Founder at Rose Rocket; Chad Eichelberger, President and Ronald Ramsey, Chief Commercial Officer at Reliance Partners. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, SD Times Editor-in-Chief David Rubinstein discusses the open talent model and outsourcing/finding talent for organizations. His guest is Mike Morris, co-founder and CEO at Torc. 

In this fireside chat, Andrew Culhane the Chief Strategy Officer at Torc joins us to discuss the role autonomous technology is playing in changing the fleet landscape and perspective on pilot programs with the nation's largest truckload carriers. Andrew is joined by FreightWaves' Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert, Thomas Wasson. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to Episode 90 of BUDDHA BEATS! I'm The Engineer, your DJ for the next hour. This month we have tracks from Yan Cook, Torc, DAVE The Drummer, The Obsessed, and new music from yours truly! Time to head to The Temple folks, let's get those sneakers on and LET'S GO!

In this fireside chat, Andrew Culhane the Chief Strategy Officer at Torc joins us to discuss the role autonomous technology is playing in changing the fleet landscape and perspective on pilot programs with the nation's largest truckload carriers. Andrew is joined by FreightWaves' Enterprise Trucking Carrier Expert, Thomas Wasson. Follow FreightWaves Podcasts Follow the Enterprise Fleet Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to FreightWaves' Justin Martin and Yellow mechanic Jimmy Harrison about the carrier's troubles. As Yellow careens toward bankruptcy, we'll find out where its drivers' heads are at. They'll also determine the trucking national anthem; why you should teach your kids about trucking when they're young; and the insane world of truck racing.  Torc's Dan Parker shares insights from its autonomous truck pilots. What does the regulatory landscape hold for AVs as the tech matures? They will also look at how partnerships spur early adoption. Voltera's Jonathan Colbert gets us up to speed on the state of Class 8 electric truck charging. We'll also take an exclusive look at what markets are heating up and which ones are underdeveloped.  TTN Fleet Solutions' Tyler Harden says you can't separate driver satisfaction from well-maintained trucks. We'll also look at fleet breakdown management.  Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode welcome's strategy alumnus Dain Rideau. As a Product Manager for autonomous vehicle developer Torc Robotics, he works on connecting vehicles to information. Torc, a subsidiary of industry leading OEM Daimler Truck, focuses on self-driving trucks and while this space is filled with strategic uncertainty, this OEM partnership is a strategic marvel. Why? During uncertainty, a leading firm's priority is to protect its position. This partnership allows Daimler to participate in the advancement of autonomous technologies in its own vehicles. Simultaneously protecting its position and embracing the change, whatever that looks like. Smart! Listen in.

Torc and Kaelar must strike a decisive blow against Camazotz before it's too late. Meanwhile and elsewhere, Mitch traverses the metaphoric spaces of the Dragon's Dream in search of revelation. Music Credits: Alexander Nakarada - Until the End Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Scott Buckley - Borealis White Bat Audio - Get Out White Bat Audio - The Creatures of Moonlight Cove Free Dramatic Scores - Tales From the Asylum Sergey Cheremisinov - Just Run Myuu - Trembling Daniel Birch - Angelic Voices in my Nightmares Matty M - A New Beginning Matty M - Fall into Oblivion Dark Fantasy Studio - On the Other Side Dark Fantasy Studio - To Hell Dark Fantasy Studio - The Ocean Takes it all A. Romero - Goodnight Ghost Stories Incorporated - The Doomed and Infected Free Dramatic Scores - A Nightmare in Blood Myuu - In the House, In a Heartbeat (28 Days Later Cover) Myuu - Reflection Sergey Cheremisinov - Tavern Kai Engel - Shining Dawn The Story Behind her Smile Scott Buckley - Hymn Kai Engel - The Price of Valour Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol releases Monday, with the odd week off at the end of arcs.

Torc and Kaelar must strike a decisive blow against Camazotz before it's too late. Meanwhile and elsewhere, Mitch traverses the metaphoric spaces of the Dragon's Dream in search of revelation. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Daniel Birch - Low Warm Sun Myuu - Something's Wrong Darren Curtis - The Devil's Cell Braids - 02 - 04 Darren Curtis - Lord McDeath Myuu - Song of Unhealing White Bat Audio - Fight Like Hell White Bat Audio - Self Inflicted Myuu - MSP#2:STEEL Three Chain Links - There's the sun, peeking through my curtains. Matty M - Death Metal Song Idea VII Dark Fantasy Studio - On the Other Side Ola Englund - Mix Practice PSICODREAMICS - Lullaby for the Darkness Scott Buckley - Soul Searcher Scott Buckley - Fate and Fortune Sergey Cheremisinov - Train Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Mitch attempts to ascend the Temple of Swords alone, with nothing but his strength and wits to rely upon. And further up the tower, Torc and his companions are further savaged by the seemingly unstoppable Camazotz. Music Credits: Dark Fantasy Studio - Monsters Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Scott Buckley - Contagion White Bat Audio - Knee Deep in the Dead White Bat Audio - Crawling Dark Fantasy Studio - On the Other Side White Bat Audio - Torn Flesh Kevin MacLeod - Giant Wyrm Dark Fantasy Studio - Possessed Cocour - Todd's Arrival Braids - 03 - 02 Kevin MacLeod - Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse Macabre Alexander Nakarada - Scheming Weasel (Metal Version) Kai Engel - Smiles Throughout the Sky Blue Crystal Star - Legends Scott Buckley - Soul Searcher Myuu - Trauma's Mist Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Dr. Peter Vaughan Schmidt, CEO, Torc Robotics joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how Torc is preparing to scale their autonomous trucking business. The conversation begins with Peter discussing why he joined Torc Robotics. One of the defining factors as to why he decided to join was the company's culture. The company's culture is one that is both humble and collaborative. It's this culture which has allowed Torc to thrive and one that appealed to Peter when he led Daimler Trucks majority investment in 2019. Since the investment, Torc has accelerated the technological development of their autonomy stack as they work towards their operations at scale by 2030 goal. Autonomy will be at scale within this decade by 2030. – Peter Vaughan SchmidtFor autonomous trucking commercial operations to scale, there has to be a redundant autonomous truck platform that will enhance safety and increase uptime efficiency. Through their relationship with Daimler Trucks, Torc will have access to Daimler's new redundant autonomous truck platform based on Freightliner's Cascadia with 1,500 new upgrades. Eventually these new trucks will be fitted with Torc's autonomy stack and tested in various areas around the world including Albuquerque, New Mexico where Torc currently has a base of operations. One of the unique advantages to testing in Albuquerque is the elevation changes on I-40. We thought if you could do Albuquerque you can really do most cities, most interstates. – Peter Vaughan SchmidtIt's not just testing in Albuquerque that goes into developing the Torc driver. Torc is also learning from experienced professional drivers on know how to “drive” a truck and what the courtesy maneuvers look like when driving on the highway. Daimler Trucks is also providing support from a hardware perspective. As Torc prepares to scale and commercialize the business, the company will embrace a subscription model, however the company is open to other potential models as well based on market demand.We will try to make it as easy for customers as possible to apply this new technology and the way of paying for it. – Peter Vaughan SchmidtWhen the customers take possession of the Torc autonomous trucks, they will be factory built by Daimler Trucks and deployed in a hub-to-hub model. Wrapping up the conversation, Peter shares his thoughts on how he sees autonomous trucks being deployed over the next decade. Follow The Road To Autonomy on Apple PodcastsFollow The Road To Autonomy on LinkedInFollow The Road To Autonomy on TwitterRecorded on Monday, March 6, 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Torc finds himself thrust into a position of leadership, much to his terror. And far below, Mitch contends with a mountain of the living dead. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Myuu - Beth's Theme Myuu - Something's Wrong Ghost Stories Incorporated - The Doomed and Infected Scott Buckley - Emergent Kevin MacLeod - Right Behind You Myuu - Run! Kai Engel - Shining Dawn Alexander Nakarada - Cockroaches Dark Fantasy Studio - Possessed Dark Fantasy Studio - The Story Behind her Smile Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Mitch struggles to traverse the City of Night as it burns. Meanwhile, within the Temple of Swords, Torc finds himself in the unenviable position of needing to keep his numerous companions alive. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark Fantasy Studio - Trust Me Kai Engel - Dancing on the Edge Dark Fantasy Studio - Escape Myuu - Reflection ErikMMusic - High Atop the Tower Darren Curtis - Soul's Departure Dark Fantasy Studio - Iron Knight Dark Fantasy Studio - Primal Free Dramatic Scores - Feel the Knife Scott Buckley - Contagion Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Peter Vaughan Schmidt is CEO of Torc Robotics. Key topics in this conversation include: The current state of the autonomous trucking industry Why Torc is playing offense while others are playing defense Torc's technology approach and path to commercialization How autonomous trucks will integrate into fleet operations Peter's advice for building a successful and fulfilling career Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/peterschmidt https://torc.ai/ https://torc.ai/torc-new-ceo-peter-vaughan-schmidt/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-vaughan-schmidt-420a20134/ Peter's Bio: Prior to joining Torc in 2022, Dr. Peter V. Schmidt was the head of the Autonomous Technology Group for Daimler Truck for three years. Before leading that organization, he managed the strategy organization for Daimler Truck, where his focus areas included the Chinese market, autonomous technology, electrification, connectivity, and digital transformation. Dr. Schmidt also previously led Daimler's global product and platform management for medium and heavy truck engines worldwide, as well as holding roles in engine production and plant management. Before joining Daimler, Dr. Schmidt was a principal and consultant at McKinsey & Company serving the automotive industry. About Torc Robotics: Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, the global leader and pioneer in trucking. Founded in 2005 at the birth of the self-driving vehicle revolution, Torc has 17 years of experience in pioneering safety-critical, self-driving applications. Torc offers a complete self-driving vehicle software and integration solution and is currently focusing on commercializing autonomous trucks for long-haul applications in the U.S. Torc operates test facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and an engineering office in Austin, Texas. Torc's mission is saving lives with autonomous technology, which incorporates reducing highway deaths, enabling critical supplies – including medicines and foods – to reach every community in a timely manner, and helping the transportation industry increase fuel economy, uptime, and capacity. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/

The most polite driver on the road might soon be an L4 AV truck. . Torc Robotics is the first company developing the technology to commercialize fully autonomous semi-trucks in the U.S. for long-haul applications. By running extensive simulations with the best and most experienced truck drivers in the world, Torc's self-driving vehicle software and integration solution is expected to achieve L4 automation by the end of this decade.  . As an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, the Torc system uses an approach called See-Think-Act to calculate the optimal driving decision. By employing veteran truck drivers to reinforce their technology with real world know-how, Torc is truly making the road a safer place. . We sat down with Tim Zuercher, VP Engineering – Autonomy at Torc, to discuss the company's mission to reduce highway deaths, enable critical supplies, and help the transportation industry increase fuel economy, uptime, and capacity. . We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. . Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

Mitch, Kaelar, and their companions travel to the City of Night, as Torc awakens from one nightmare into the next. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Alexander Nakarada - Tranquil Fields - Tense Fantasy World - Elven Sanctuary Arthur Vyncke - Red Forest ROZKOL - All the Little Pieces Ghost Stories Incorporated - The Doomed and Infected Myuu - Main Title Theme (Resident Evil Outbreak Cover) Myuu - March of the Titans Dark Fantasy Studio - Signs of Desolation Kevin MacLeod - Myst on the Moor Kevin MacLeod - The Hive braids - 01 - 02 Vasilis Nektarios Georgoulis - The Fall of the White City Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Torc awakens imprisoned in a hellish sanctum, and finds his options for escape both limited and daunting. Music Credits: Arthur Vyncke - Red Forest Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Fragrance99 - Gloomy Sunday Kevin MacLeod - Long Note One Fragrance99 - Grisly Reminder Mahray - The Questioning Suite Naoya Sakamata - Elimination of Wall Dark Fantasy Studio - The Evil Inside Kevin MacLeod - Giant Wyrm A. Romeo - Avant Garde Horror Demo A. Romeo - Frozen Breath A. Romeo - Black Water Kevin MacLeod - Bent and Broken Alexander Nakarada - Cockroaches ROZKOL - Darkness Crept Letmeknowyouanatole - Take the Colours Paint the Sky Dark Fantasy Studio - Basement Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Jim Mullen, Founder & President, Mullen Consulting joined Grayson Brulte on The Road To Autonomy Podcast to discuss how traditional trucking and autonomous trucking compliment each other and their combined benefits to the U.S. freight network.The conversation begins with Jim discussing what is causing the decline rates in spot truckload rates, which are down 57.3% year-over-year.It is clearly a supply and demand issue right now. – Jim MullenDuring the 2008 financial crisis, the S&P Transportation Select Industry Index feel from a high of $1,998.20 on February 20, 2007 to a low of $626.27 on March 9, 2009, a 68.63% decline. It took the Index four years until February 19, 2013 to regain the losses from the economic crisis. If history is to repeat itself and we enter into a potential recession, you could see further downward pressure on spot truckload rates. With new entrants in the market and deteriorating market economic conditions, the market currently remains strained.With all these new entrants who are really just trying to stay afloat, they are going to take freight they ought not be taking or at least be taking freight at rates they ought not be taking. Until you expunge the marketplace of that lack of discipline with those types of folks that are quote desperate you will continue to see that down kind of pressure. – Jim MullenTaking an holistic approach to the trucking industry as a whole, it is a very vibrant industry. It is a healthy industry that is preparing for a future with autonomous trucks. It is an industry that is working in tandem with their shippers and customers to ensure that it is a win-win when the economic conditions stabilize and return to growth.When economic conditions stabilize and there is a return to growth, autonomous trucks will be scaling in a regulatory environment that is made up of patchwork of State laws as there is currently no national framework for autonomous trucks.Additionally there is no plan for a national framework for autonomous trucks at this time. Is it even necessary? Unsure at the moment, as soon autonomous trucks will be able to operate legally from Arizona to Florida on the 1-10, when Mississippi comes online with their new autonomous trucking regulations.No matter the regulations, the industry is going to have to develop public trust in each and every State that they operate. This is something that the autonomous trucking industry takes seriously and Jim shares his thoughts from his time at FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) where he served as Acting Administrator on the importance of public trust in autonomous trucks.While trust has to be developed with the public, the traditional trucking industry is approaching autonomous trucking in a mixed fashion.There is a mixed bag. Some of the motor carriers are much more aggressive and more involved in looking at how autonomy is going to change their freight networks. But if you look at the blue-chip motor carriers, I say that they are predominantly fully engaged on how autonomy is going to change their business model and freight network. – Jim MullenTo achieve commercial Level 4 autonomy in with the autonomous trucking industry, it ill take partnerships. Torc has a partnership with Daimler and Waymo has a partnership with J.B. Hunt. Then there are the Truck OEMs that are exploring transportation as a service. Could transportation as a service be how autonomous trucks are deployed in the future? Possibly. Then there are the autonomous trucking companies who are unable to secure an OEM deal, could they potentially explore licensing deals? Possibly.The future for how autonomous trucks will roll out has yet to be written. It will be interesting to watch how it all plays out and who emerges victoriously.Wrapping up the conversation, Jim shares his thoughts on the future of the trucking industy.Follow The Road To Autonomy on Apple PodcastsFollow The Road To Autonomy on LinkedInFollow The Road To Autonomy on TwitterRecorded on Tuesday, January 24, 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Torc leads a group consisting of Bertram, Vincenzo, Dafydd, Chronicle, and several guildsmen in surreptitious travel to the City of Night. But in the Amaranth Kingdom by night, almost anything could be coming the other way down the road... Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Kevin MacLeod - Serpentine TrekKevin MacLeod - RitesKevin MacLeod - Prelude and ActionScott Buckley - MidsommarKai Engel - RunDarren Curtis - Lord McDeath  Scott Buckley - VenomJakubowski Epic Music - Terrible CaveDark Fantasy Studio - On the Other SideDEgITx - Road to Heaven ROZKOL - Hell SlimeScott Buckley - Beyond these WallsOpening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Additional Music by Michael O'Neill Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Manifest conference organizer Pam Simon. We'll find out what's in store for attendees at the first major FreightTech conference of the year. We follow up with Torc to talk about my recent test ride in its autonomous truck. CSO Andrew Culhane talks about Torc's approach to the AV market, the importance of an OEM and the road to viability in autonomy.Bad news is never easy to break but great freight relationships are built on trust. Kingsgate Logistics' Tom Curee talks about how to communicate tough news. Plus, why email needs to die and logistics conference survival tips.What are the biggest problems in e-commerce and e-procurement and how can tech solve them? TradeCentric's Kevin Kazenmayer talks about solutions available now.Plus, a trucker derails a train, wrong-way drivers, the one place you never want fall in during a package delivery and more on this Friday the 13th episode.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is catching up with Manifest conference organizer Pam Simon. We'll find out what's in store for attendees at the first major FreightTech conference of the year. We follow up with Torc to talk about my recent test ride in its autonomous truck. CSO Andrew Culhane talks about Torc's approach to the AV market, the importance of an OEM and the road to viability in autonomy.Bad news is never easy to break but great freight relationships are built on trust. Kingsgate Logistics' Tom Curee talks about how to communicate tough news. Plus, why email needs to die and logistics conference survival tips.What are the biggest problems in e-commerce and e-procurement and how can tech solve them? TradeCentric's Kevin Kazenmayer talks about solutions available now.Plus, a trucker derails a train, wrong-way drivers, the one place you never want fall in during a package delivery and more on this Friday the 13th episode.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

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Frank Mabry, Senior Freight Analyst at Torc, is joined by Mary O'Connell, Freight Broker/3PL Expert at FreightWaves, in this fireside chat on day 3 of F3. Discover an easier way of doing business with the J.B. Hunt 360°® platform. Manage the entire shipping process from start to finish, all in one place. See what the power of the J.B. Hunt 360 platform can do for you at jbhunt.com/power.Follow FreightWaves on Apple PodcastsFollow FreightWaves on SpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner and The Dude are joined by special guest host Daniel "Mr. Supply Chain” Stanton to talk about holiday retail supply chain bullwhips, Supply Chain Management for Dummies and teaching logistics to America's young minds.Where's the peak? Uber Freight's Ben Cubitt talks about it latest market report that's seeing consumer spending slow, inventories expand and order backlogs decline.Got an air freight emergency? That's what Carrier 911 is for, and Port X Logistics Brian Kempisty is here to tell us all about it. Maybe we'll even learn what the hardest hike in logistics is.CFI's Joel Schneider shares strategies for surviving and thriving in uncertain times.Plus, Torc autonomous truck initial impressions; freight executives start roadside health network for drivers; New Jersey bans cheeky road signs; striking truckers; and getting your rig ready for winter.Visit our sponsorWatch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Kaelar wanders a distorted mirrorworld, as Mitch and Torc face Talfryn at full power. Our travelers' mission in Boardwalk takes a dark and unexplainable turn.  Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark Fantasy Studio - DevastedFree Dramatic Scores - Mountains of MadnessCreepythemes - From the ShadowsDaniel Birch - BreatheA.Romeo - Haunted SoulThe Contradiction - Pyrae CultMyuu - Bad Encounter A.Romeo - Avant Garde Horror DemoMyuu - Haunted by ScreamsMyuu - Soul Rail Daniel Birch - Distorted Harmony pt.2Daniel Birch - Swallowed by ShameDaniel Birch - Angelic Voices in my NightmaresDaniel Birch - Environmental Disaster ZoneMyuu - Final ShowdownOla Englund - Mix PracticeKai Engel - Dancing on the EdgeKevin MacLeod - Giant WyrmDEgITx - Road to HeavenDaniel Birch - Sustained Light 1 Daniel Birch - Broken Skin OverflowingDaniel Birch - Restless States Constrained Desire 2Alexander Nakarada - Frozen River Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to some of the brightest minds in the industry to discuss the accelerating pace of electrification and autonomous trucking. What are the policy implications of electric and autonomous vehicles? How can AI and simulations offer a safer way forward for the development of autonomous trucking? All these questions and more answered!They're joined by Don Burnette, Co-Founder & CEO at Kodiak Robotics; Matt Horton, CEO at Voltera; Wiley Deck, VP of Government Affairs & Policy at Plus; Finch Fulton, VP of Policy & Strategy at Locomation; Frank Mabry, Freight Network Analyst at Torc and special guest co-host Alan Adler, Detroit Bureau Chief at FreightWaves. Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts Love's Truck Care & Speedco is the nation's largest preventative maintenance network over the road. With more than 1,500 maintenance bays offering light mechanical services and DOT inspections, Love's and Speedco are invested in getting drivers back on the road quickly and safely. Visit www.loves.com to learn more about our services.

Torc, Mitch, Nerys, Kaelar, and 733 make their attempt on the Tax Collector's coach, as the first step in their audacious plan to destabilze the vampiric nobility. Music Credits: Hardcore scm - Fun in Cello LandThree Chain Links - Magic Hour Myuu - SuspiciousAlexander Nakarada - Wild West Vikings Dark Fantasy Studio - Blood on SnowDEgITx - Machine ParadigmDark of the Hierarchy (Baskervill)Darren Curtis - Lord McDeathDark Fantasy Studio - SlaughterDark Fantasy Studio - Dance of DeathMyuu - It's Playtime!Dark Fantasy Studio - Hidden in the DarkDark Fantasy Studio - MonstersDark Fantasy Studio - The edge of nightmareScott Buckley - Soul Searcher Myuu - Twisted Happiness Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

Two of Nadra's godlike spawn descend on the Nation that Moves. One wages a war against the Children, while the other's sights are set on final revenge against Mitch, Torc, and Kaelar. Music Credits:  Three Chain Links - Magic Hour ROZKOL - Called Your BluffWhite Bat Audio - Interdimensional HorrorsDark Fantasy Studio - KrakenWhite Bat Audio - EnemyDEgITx - Robotic CyclesWhite Bat Audio - Knee Deep in the DeadAlexander Nakarada - EscapeDark Fantasy Studio - A Journey to the WorldDarren Curtis - Lord McDeathNaoya Sakamata - 冥罰 - Dark Piano MusicScott Buckley - The FuryDark Fantasy Studio - Death or Glory Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.

In the midst of the primordial sea, Torc and Vincenzo are reunited, but not all is well. And the summit of the Tower of Tiamat is home to revelations unasked and unwanted. Music Credits:  Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Scott Buckley - What We Don't Say Scott Buckley - HiraethMyuu - UnspokenMyuu - FernwehJehf Jones - Cadaverine QueenAlexander Nakarada - Now We FeastMyuu - MSP#2:STEELKai Engel - DeliriumMyuu - Fatal ShrineKai Engel - A Neon FleshA. Romeo - Frozen BreathROZKOL - Called Your Bluff Opening and Closing Themes by Nathan Kross and Rob Stith Additional Music by Michael O'Neill Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol attempts to release every Monday, and is almost always successful.