---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002054"
title: "Systems and methods for automated operation and handling of autonomous trucks and trailers hauled thereby"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:10:28.844716Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002054"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b60w60/0025"
  - "b60w60/0025"
  - "b65g69/005"
  - "b65g69/005"
  - "b25j9/1679"
  - "b25j9/1679"
---

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

## 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.