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Autonomous Truck Transport Conference: Key Takeaways from the Second Meeting

On July 31, 2025, T2 Corporation hosted the second general meeting of the Autonomous Truck Transport Conference — L4 Truck Operation Conference. This meeting convened esteemed delegates from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), academic experts, and representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Noteworthily, Suzuyo Co., Ltd. joined the conference this time, contributing to the advancements made through collaborative demonstrations.

Overview of the Meeting

Date and Agenda

The meeting had a full agenda, featuring presentations from key government officials that included:

• - An insightful lecture from MLIT’s Junichi Tsukada on the initiatives toward the social implementation of autonomous vehicles.
• - A talk by Masakazu Takeshita, detailing future goals for a society with integrated autonomous driving.
• - A presentation by Takayoshi Kagei from the Ministry of Internal Affairs on communication infrastructure in the autonomous driving era.
• - Reports on commercial operations for trunk transportation using autonomous trucks.
• - Updates on previous discussions held during this conference.
• - Findings from two demonstration tests conducted in July 2025 by participating companies.

Results of Demonstration Tests

The demonstration tests, outlined in a detailed report, focused on operational improvements in two fundamental areas:
1. Building Efficient Daytime Operation: The deployment of daytime vehicles allowed T2 to measure operation schedules, leading to potential avoidance of capacity overload at key switch hubs during peak hours. By strategically coupling daytime and nighttime operations, T2 aims to enhance transportation capacity and ensure consistent operation.



2. Remote Vehicle Monitoring and Emergency Response: Within a designated area on the New Tomei Expressway, T2 tested remote monitoring devices to detect abnormalities. The process for urgent response was established, confirming collaboration among remote monitors, operations managers, and responsible personnel. Enhanced coordination will be pursued to improve response times and mitigate secondary damages, requiring dialogue with relevant agencies.

Future Prospects

Following the initial meeting, T2 has been engaging with participating companies through monthly working groups to advance toward the deployment of Level 4 autonomous trucks for trunk transportation, slated for 2027. Building upon the insights gathered from this meeting, T2 plans to continue discussions with involved ministries and academic experts, aiming to tie various policies and research outcomes to the realization of Level 4 autonomous trucks.

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