OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001506

Systems and methods for automated operation and handling of autonomous trucks and trailers hauled thereby

Published: 2026-09-15T19:06:17.692882Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001506
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is
provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck,
and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are
interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in
automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected,
wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and
determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station
unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them
in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the
trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and
interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is
safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s).
Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container
organization are also provided.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001506
Published 2026-09-15T19:06:17.692882Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001506