This video features International’s autonomous technology, which it is currently developing as a part of a major project in the United States.

While it is still in its infancy, and tests are still being held all over the world to determine the viability and application of autonomy to the freight task of each individual country.

“Autonomous truck driving is very important to the future of trucking for several reasons,” Chet Ciesielski, on highway vice-president at International says in the video.

“It starts with safety. In an autonomous world you can see 1000 metres ahead. That allows you to control the environment of that unit. It’s going to be more consistent and safe.

“It allows you to deliver more efficiently and save more.”

Saving on maintenance and the costs associated with that will also be a key benefit of going autonomous according to International.

Using connected technologies and monitoring systems, they can not only control how and when the trucks brake to lessen the strain on tyres and braking systems, but also what needs to be repaired and when before anyone even needs to get under the hood.

“In an autonomous world, you’re going to have less tyre wear and less brake wear because you can control how the truck stops,” Chet says.

“Remote monitoring and remote diagnostics are going to be critical in autonomous driving.”