Patrick Hatzis

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Patrick is the Freight Tech and Venture Writer at FreightWaves, where he covers startups, technology, investment and innovation across the freight and logistics industry. He is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism and has covered topics ranging from international trade and climate policy to artificial intelligence, agriculture and sports.
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25 September
Patrick Hatzis

Samsara connects fleet data with ChatGPT, Claude and other AI tools

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.

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Patrick Hatzis

Coretura selects Vector-QNX software for commercial vehicle platform

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.

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22 September
Patrick Hatzis

Tabi Connect, Kleinschmidt partner to automate freight quoting

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.

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Patrick Hatzis

Piston raises $15M to expand cardless fuel payments network

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.

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21 September
Patrick Hatzis

Samsara report finds 10% of risk-ranked drivers account for 47% of crashes

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.

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18 September
Patrick Hatzis

FreightWaves Announces the 2027 FreightTech100

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.

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17 September
Patrick Hatzis

CMT launches safety platform for freight brokers

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.

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15 September
Patrick Hatzis

Mikargo247, Verified Carrier launch coverage for strategic cargo theft

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.

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14 September
Patrick Hatzis

Shell Rotella to debut video for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

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.

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11 September
Patrick Hatzis

Volvo Trucks completes rollout of ‘lock and leave’ software update system

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.

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Patrick Hatzis

Shell, FAW test immersion-cooled batteries to improve truck performance

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 […]

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10 September
Patrick Hatzis

Samsara launches Driver Perks program with discounts from over 50 brands

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.

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09 September
Patrick Hatzis

Overroute raises $5.5M to expand AI freight execution platform

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

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08 September
Patrick Hatzis

Lean Solutions Group acquires SupportZebra, expands AI-enabled outsourcing

Lean Solutions Group acquired SupportZebra to add scale in the Philippines and push its AI-enabled outsourcing model into auto, fintech, software and health care.

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