Thomas Wasson

Based in Chattanooga, Tenn., Thomas is a writer and trucking analyst at FreightWaves. He reports on emerging truck technology trends and hosts the Truck Tech and Loaded and Rolling newsletters and podcasts. Previously, he worked at the digital trucking startup aifleet, Arrive Logistics and U.S. Xpress Enterprises. While at U.S. Xpress, he focused on fleet management, load planning, freight analysis and truckload network design.
Oct - 2025 -
02 October
Thomas Wasson

UVeye expands AI vehicle inspections to heavy-duty fleets

UVeye has expanded its automated inspection systems to support commercial fleets, including Class 6-8 trucks and buses. The new platform, specifically engineered for the trucking and bus sector, is compliant with CTP AT17 requirements across the U.S. and U.K. This enables an automated 17-point inspection process. The company, considered a global leader in the AI-powered […]

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01 October
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Outrider completes SOC 2 Type 2 audit for autonomous yard operations

Outrider secures SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, validating the security for its AI-powered autonomous yard operations amid rising cyber threats.

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Einride completes world’s first cabless autonomous border crossing

Swedish startup Einride completes world’s first cabless, electric autonomous truck border crossing from Sweden to Norway without a human driver.

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Sep - 2025 -
30 September
Thomas Wasson

Link Logistics highlights customer-focused sustainability advancements through energy management and infrastructure

Link Logistics boosts sustainability through energy efficiency gains and solar expansion across its nearly 500 million-square-foot last-mile portfolio.

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How Oway uses AI to fill empty trucks and cut shipping costs

Oway’s AI platform connects partial shipments with available space on full truckloads, increasing carrier revenue by up to 30% and reducing shipper costs by up to 50%.

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25 September
Thomas Wasson

Volvo becomes first trucking OEM to make side curtain airbags standard

Volvo Trucks has made integrated side curtain airbags standard on all new North American models. This move accompanies a ground-up redesign of the VNL and VNR platforms for better fuel efficiency, comfort and protection.

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Greenlane tackles EV charging concerns with ‘Charge On Us’ dealer program

Greenlane’s “Charge On Us” program, partnered with Velocity Truck Centers, eases EV truck sales by offering $500 charging credits and a six-month Edge platform subscription. The initiative addresses infrastructure barriers, enabling pilot projects without delays, as Greenlane expands its network with new facilities in California and Arizona.

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23 September
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Gatik expands autonomous truck fleet With Loblaw

Gatik’s major expansion of its partnership with Loblaw, Canada’s largest retailer, deploys 50 autonomous trucks across Loblaw’s Greater Toronto Area network by 2026.

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20 September
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Volvo partners with Class8 to create Load Finder

Volvo Trucks North America has launched Load Finder, a free load board that aggregates freight from over 40 sources to help carriers minimize deadhead miles. Integrated with Volvo Connect, it’s the first such offering from an original equipment manufacturer.

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18 September
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EV Realty secures $75 million investment from NGP for charging expansion

EV Realty has secured $75 million in growth equity from NGP to expand its commercial fleet charging hubs. The company broke ground on its San Bernardino, Calif., site, set to become the nation’s largest grid-connected hub with 76 fast-charging stalls serving more than 200 Class 8 trucks daily.

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17 September
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Outpost doubles terminal network capacity to $1 billion

Outpost and GreenPoint announced additional capital Wednesday that doubles their truck terminal platform to $1 billion, expanding a national network of carrier-agnostic terminals.

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16 September
Thomas Wasson

One small step for Bot Auto, one giant leap for autonomous trucking

Bot Auto announces autonomous trucking milestone with its first driverless hub-to-hub run in Houston, operating without any human presence or remote aid.

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15 September
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Orange EV, OptiGrid unveil the Orange Juicer at IANA Expo

Orange EV and OptiGrid on Monday unveiled the Orange Juicer, a battery-integrated DC fast charger designed to eliminate the primary obstacles preventing rapid fleet electrification: lengthy utility upgrade delays and prohibitive infrastructure costs. The announcement came during the IANA Intermodal EXPO 2025 in Long Beach, Calif., on Sept. 15. The Orange Juicer, an eight-foot-tall certified […]

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11 September
Thomas Wasson

ATRI launches research initiative on entry-level driver training impacts

ATRI seeks motor carriers for study on FMCSA entry-level driver training’s effects on trucker safety and retention, building on 2008 research.

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Kodiak Robotics delivers its first factory-made autonomous truck

Kodiak Robotics has delivered its first factory-built autonomous truck, upfitted by Roush Industries, to Atlas Energy Solutions. The partnership aims to scale production to hundreds by 2026.

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10 September
Thomas Wasson

International and PlusAI launch driverless truck fleet trials in Texas

International and PlusAI launch autonomous truck trials on Texas’ I-35 corridor, aiming for full driverless operations by 2027 with Traton’s support.

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Aug - 2025 -
29 August
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Torc partners with EdgeCase to develop comprehensive driverless safety case

Torc Robotics teams with Edge Case to enhance safety case development for Level 4 autonomous trucks.

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28 August
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Aurora, McLeod partner on autonomous truck TMS

Aurora announced Thursday it has partnered with McLeod Software to develop the industry’s first integration between autonomous trucks and a mainstream transportation management system.

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27 August
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Motive and Fleetio expand fleet data integration

Motive and Fleetio announced an expanded integration that centralizes fuel, maintenance and telematics data to help fleet operators cut costs and ensure compliance.

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26 August
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Hexagon Agility secures major CNG truck order from Trayecto

Hexagon Agility secures major order for CNG fuel systems for Trayecto’s trucks, boosting clean transportation in Latin America.

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