Quick Takeaways
- Two Level-4 autonomous IVECO trucks will start operating on Spain’s key Madrid–Zaragoza freight corridor from 2026.
- The IVECO–PlusAI partnership marks Southern Europe’s first real-world, long-haul autonomous truck program backed by a regional government.
IVECO PlusAI Level 4 autonomous trucks were officially announced as part of a new collaboration between IVECO and US-based PlusAI, marking a major milestone for automated freight transport in Southern Europe. The initiative is being developed together with Spanish logistics operator Sesé and the Government of Aragon to bring advanced self-driving heavy-duty trucks onto public highways.
The project focuses on deploying two heavy-duty trucks equipped with PlusAI’s SuperDrive virtual driver, enabling full Level 4 autonomous driving under defined operating conditions. These vehicles will be based on the IVECO S-Way platform and are designed to support long-haul commercial freight movement between key logistics hubs in Spain.
IVECO PlusAI Level 4 autonomous trucks testing to start in 2026
Testing of the IVECO PlusAI Level 4 autonomous trucks is scheduled to begin in 2026 and will continue for multiple years to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Throughout the test phase, a trained safety driver will remain inside the vehicle to supervise operations and intervene if required.
The trucks will operate on Sesé’s regular freight corridor between Madrid and Zaragoza, a route of roughly 300 kilometers that represents one of Spain’s important logistics links for commercial transport. Real-world operation on this route will help validate autonomous performance under highway and long-distance freight conditions.
Key elements of the autonomous truck program
IVECO Group has been investing in connected and autonomous driving technologies for several years, working on both advanced Level 2+ driver assistance and higher-level automated systems. Its long-standing collaboration with PlusAI has already included joint development and testing, and this new program represents the next step toward commercial deployment of autonomous freight vehicles.
By combining IVECO’s heavy-duty truck engineering with PlusAI’s autonomous driving software, the partnership aims to demonstrate how Level 4 automation can improve transport efficiency, reduce driver workload, and enhance road safety for long-haul logistics in Southern Europe.
The project focuses on deploying two heavy-duty trucks equipped with PlusAI’s SuperDrive virtual driver, enabling full Level 4 autonomous driving under defined operating conditions. These vehicles will be based on the IVECO S-Way platform and are designed to support long-haul commercial freight movement between key logistics hubs in Spain.
IVECO PlusAI Level 4 autonomous trucks testing to start in 2026
Testing of the IVECO PlusAI Level 4 autonomous trucks is scheduled to begin in 2026 and will continue for multiple years to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Throughout the test phase, a trained safety driver will remain inside the vehicle to supervise operations and intervene if required.
The trucks will operate on Sesé’s regular freight corridor between Madrid and Zaragoza, a route of roughly 300 kilometers that represents one of Spain’s important logistics links for commercial transport. Real-world operation on this route will help validate autonomous performance under highway and long-distance freight conditions.
Key elements of the autonomous truck program
- Two heavy-duty IVECO S-Way trucks equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving
- PlusAI SuperDrive virtual driver providing self-driving capability
- Operations on the Madrid–Zaragoza freight corridor
- Continuous safety driver supervision during all testing phases
- Long-term testing program beginning in 2026
IVECO Group has been investing in connected and autonomous driving technologies for several years, working on both advanced Level 2+ driver assistance and higher-level automated systems. Its long-standing collaboration with PlusAI has already included joint development and testing, and this new program represents the next step toward commercial deployment of autonomous freight vehicles.
By combining IVECO’s heavy-duty truck engineering with PlusAI’s autonomous driving software, the partnership aims to demonstrate how Level 4 automation can improve transport efficiency, reduce driver workload, and enhance road safety for long-haul logistics in Southern Europe.
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