Maker's videoTorc · 28 Oct 2026
From First Responder to Autonomous Trucking | Richard Russell at Torc Robotics
Against the record
Torc driverless trucks, from Torc Robotics (Daimler Truck), is at stage 1 of 5 on our ladder: demo only. Shown in videos or staged events; no units with customers. The latest milestone on its record is from 24 Feb 2026: Torc began testing its trucks on public roads around Ann Arbor, Michigan, adding to its test areas in Dallas-Fort Worth and Blacksburg, Virginia.
This video comes from the maker's own channel, and makers show their robots at their best. The stage above comes from dated public records, not from the video.
From the video's description
He’s seen the road from a different perspective. Before joining Torc, Richard Russell - CDS, HMIT served as a Virginia State Police trooper. Today, he brings that firsthand experience to the work of advancing autonomous trucking. This National First Responders Day, we recognize Richard and the people who show up when it matters most. Because safer roads take all of us. #TorcDriven #NationalFirstRespondersDay
Written by Torc on YouTube.
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