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Caterpillar Inc.

Mining equipment, MineStar Command autonomous haulage

USpublic~118,000 staffest. 1925cat.com (opens cat.com)Checked 10 Oct

The brief

Analyst view
  • MineStar Command has moved 3+ billion metric tons since 2012, making it the longest-running commercial autonomous haulage system.
  • Deployed at 17 locations with 9 customers across North America, South America, and Australia; customers report 30% productivity gains.
  • In May 2026, Carmeuse signed to deploy Command across 777 trucks at Drummond Island quarry in Michigan.

Technical approach

As reported
GPS & Sensors

High-precision navigation

High-precision DGPS, radar and LiDAR locate the truck, detect obstacles and personnel, and feed real-time data to fleet management.

Fleet Management

Central dispatch and control

MineStar dispatches jobs, manages truck speed and dump-point approach, and coordinates with manned loaders.

Interoperability

Works on any haul truck brand

Command runs on Cat, Komatsu 930E, and other trucks, letting mines expand autonomy without replacing existing equipment.

Safety

Automated safety protocols

Geofences, speed limits in populated areas, and coordination with manned equipment reduce collisions.

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