In March 2024 Kalmar announced a strategic partnership with Forterra to develop our first fully autonomous terminal tractor. Kalmar’s autonomous terminal tractor will be able to operate safely and efficiently in your yard in mixed traffic without having a driver onboard in all types of weather conditions.
A perfect partnership
Kalmar is currently developing the automation-ready terminal tractor solution – including existing, proven and scalable Kalmar One Fleet Management System used to manage the operation of automated terminal tractor fleets. Forterra’s proven AutoDrive platform is being integrated into Kalmar’s factory-built safety rated drive-by-wire system to support autonomous operations.
Available in 2026
The autonomous terminal tractor is currently being tested extensively and will be piloted live at customer sites in 2025. The Kalmar Ottawa T2 AutoTT will be available in 2026 followed by the Ottawa T2EV AutoTT and Kalmar T2EV AutoTT.
Start the conversation today
In the future you will have a choice, either to start with a new fleet of fully automated terminal tractors or look at retrofitting your current fleet with the software and hardware required to upgrade them to become fully autonomous.
