Toll has launched Australia's first unmanned freight line.

TKEXPRESS
04-07-2025

                                        Toll Launches Australia's First Autonomous Freight Route
Perth, 18 July 2025 – Toll Group has pioneered Australia's first commercial self-driving freight corridor, a 650km electric truck route connecting Perth and Kalgoorlie, marking a major leap in sustainable logistics.
Key Features
10 electric autonomous trucks (40-ton capacity) with LiDAR/5G/AI navigation
85% lower emissions vs diesel trucks, saving A$4M annually in fuel
24/7 operations cutting transit time from 11 to 8 hours
Strategic Impact
Addresses Australia's critical truck driver shortage
Backed by A$65M WA government infrastructure funding
Potential expansion to eastern states by 2028
"This redefines resource logistics," said Toll's CEO, noting plans to retrain 200 drivers as remote fleet supervisors. The system has drawn interest from mining firms in Chile and South Africa.