Luck Stone expands autonomous hauling with Caterpillar technology

Luck Stone: Luck Stone is the largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand, and gravel in the United States, running multiple quarry sites with an emphasis on operational innovation and workforce development. The company has pioneered the use of autonomous hauling in the aggregates sector through close collaboration with equipment providers. In this news, Luck Stone is extending its proven autonomous hauling implementation with Caterpillar to further transform quarry operations. Caterpillar: Caterpillar Inc. is a global manufacturer of heavy equipment for construction, mining, and aggregates industries, with a focus on advancing autonomous technologies through systems like Cat MineStar Command. The company has adapted its mining-proven autonomous haulage solutions for new applications in quarry operations. In this news, Caterpillar's autonomous Cat 777 trucks are supporting Luck Stone's continued success in aggregates hauling at the Bull Run Quarry. Technology Scaling: Caterpillar is extending its autonomous haulage systems from large-scale mining to smaller quarry environments, adapting the technology for single-shift operations and new industry needs. Industry Leadership: Luck Stone continues to serve as an early adopter of autonomy in aggregates, applying lessons from hauling to explore additional automated equipment solutions.