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Venti Deploys 60 Autonomous Trucks in US Rail Yards, Exceeding Human Productivity

Venti Technologies has activated approximately 60 fully autonomous container trucks operating around-the-clock in intermodal yards across California and Texas. This marks a significant operational milestone for yard automation in the United States. The MIT-founded software platform operates with a clean safety record while surpassing human productivity benchmarks in live production environments. CEO Heidi Wyle said the company maintains existing agreements with several Class I railroads and is negotiating with others. Yard automation can reduce transportation costs by 40% to 70%, according to Venti. The software platform, representing a $70 million to $80 million investment, utilizes sensors including LiDAR, cameras, and ultrasound depending on application requirements. Wyle projected significant adoption across the railroad sector within two years. Venti initially launched operations in Singapore's container port three years ago and plans to deploy a second 30-vehicle fleet there this year.