Evos raised $9 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI operators that learn employees’ workflows and perform tasks within existing business software. One freight brokerage has used the technology to make nearly 3,500 invoice-auditing decisions in two months, according to the startup.

Carrier Logistics and LSP44 have launched an API that uses shipment details such as company names, delivery locations and approximate dates to identify LTL freight when a valid tracking number is missing or incorrect.

Samsara has made its no-code Agent Studio platform generally available, allowing customers to build AI agents for tasks such as driver compliance monitoring, operational reporting and driver communication. The company says usage has grown rapidly, though customer adoption and financial returns remain unclear.

Transfix has integrated E3 Group’s driver identity verification technology into its TMS, allowing brokers to verify drivers before releasing pickup numbers as freight fraud increasingly targets legitimate loads through deceptive pickups.

YMX Logistics’ yard-management system uses computer vision to track trucks and trailers at distribution facilities, helping a grocery retailer investigate five short shipments and identify the truck and driver associated with the loads.

Geotab has launched a fleet card that uses vehicle telematics data to authorize fuel purchases, monitor spending and prevent unauthorized transactions. The company said diesel prices can vary by as much as 77 cents per gallon between stations in the same town.

Descartes Systems Group has launched an AI agent within its Datamyne trade intelligence platform that allows users to search and analyze global shipment data using natural-language questions.

Samsara’s new Model Context Protocol gives trucking companies a way to access live fleet data through third-party AI applications without building custom integrations.

Coretura has selected Alloy Kore, a software platform jointly developed by Vector and QNX, as the foundational software layer for the high-performance computing systems in its commercial vehicle architecture.

Tabi Connect and Kleinschmidt are integrating automated freight pricing with predictive capacity data, giving brokers another signal to consider when setting rates and responding to quote requests.

Piston has raised $15 million in Series A funding as the cardless fuel payments startup expands its network across the U.S. and adds AI-powered tools for fraud prevention and spending analysis.

Samsara’s new Compounding Risk Report found that the top 10% of drivers ranked by its Risk Model accounted for 47% of crashes, highlighting how fleets can use risk data to focus coaching on drivers and behavioral patterns that warrant attention.

FreightWaves has announced its 2027 FreightTech100, recognizing 100 companies across freight and supply chain technology. The list includes established transportation companies, technology providers and startups, with the FreightTech25 set to be selected from the 100 companies in October.

Cambridge Mobile Telematics has launched a platform that gives freight brokers access to recent carrier driving data as the industry faces greater scrutiny around carrier selection and safety.

Verified Carrier and MiKargo247 are partnering to offer brokers spot cargo insurance coverage for strategic theft, including fraud involving double brokering, carrier identity theft and fictitious pickups.

Shell Rotella will release a video Sept. 13 featuring professional truck drivers discussing their careers and experiences in trucking. The recordings were made at the 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show, where nearly 100 drivers participated.

Volvo Trucks has completed its North American rollout of a software update system that lets drivers start over-the-air updates and leave the truck while the software installs, reducing the need for separate service stops.

Shell and FAW Trucks have developed and tested a battery pack that uses an immersion-cooling system to better manage battery heat, improve vehicle performance and durability, Shell announced. The battery pack uses an electrically insulating fluid that surrounds the battery cells, allowing heat to be transferred away from the cells more effectively during operation. Managing […]

Samsara is launching its free driver perks program for professional drivers, offering discounts and deals from more than 50 brands. The program is available to drivers in Samsara’s U.S. network and is designed to provide benefits across fitness, food and beverage, wellness, travel and personal development.

The funding will help Overroute expand AI agents that automate load monitoring, exception handling and other freight coordination tasks.