Posted on May 21, 2026
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Carmeuse came to an agreement with Caterpillar to deploy autonomous haulers at the Drummond Island quarry in Drummond, Michigan.
Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat MineStar Command for hauling across its fleet of 777 trucks. Additionally, Carmeuse will utilize complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment.
“We are proud to partner with Caterpillar on this journey into autonomous haulage,” says Todd Sheffer, vice president of engineering at Carmeuse. “Caterpillar’s proven technology and expertise, combined with Carmeuse’s operational excellence, create a powerful platform to elevate us to new production horizons. This deployment reflects Carmeuse’s commitment to innovation and utilizing technology to future-proof our operations.”
Caterpillar’s John Shanahan says his company’s autonomous solutions are already addressing some of the industry’s most pressing challenges, raising the bar on safety and enabling consistent, efficient production.
“Our advanced technology will help take Carmeuse’s operations to the next level with greater safety, performance and positioning for the future,” says John Shanahan, senior vice president of Resource Industries sales, services and technology.
