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.
Jan - 2026 -
23 January
21 January
Thomas Wasson

Phillips Connect launches integration with McLeod Software

Phillips Connect has launched a new integration with McLeod Software that brings real-time smart trailer insights directly into the McLeod Transportation Management System (TMS). The integration delivers critical data including tire, lights, and brake health, location, and advanced AI-powered cargo intelligence to help fleets gain a clearer and more complete picture of their operations. The […]

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19 January
Thomas Wasson

Tennessee bill would impose strict penalties for unlawful commercial vehicle operation

SB 1587 adds $1 million minimum damages, employer liability and ICE notification requirements

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16 January
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Aurora, McLeod deliver industry’s first driverless trucking link to TMS platform

Early rollout driven by customer demand gives McLeod users immediate access to Aurora Driver capacity

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15 January
Thomas Wasson

Rivian CEO, Mack Trucks Leader to Keynote ACT Expo 2026

Event expands focus on digital technologies alongside zero-emission vehicles

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13 January
Thomas Wasson

Motive launches AI Dashcam Plus with with human-like depth perception

New device combines advanced processing, hands-free communication and license plate recognition for fleet safety

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12 January
Thomas Wasson

Purdue achieves first U.S. wireless charging of heavy-duty truck at highway speeds

Indiana test road delivers 190 Kilowatts to a prototype Cummins class 8 electric vehicle at 65 MPH

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08 January
Thomas Wasson

U.S. Bank, DAT launch quarterly truck freight rates report

Late 2025 data shows subtle shifts in spot, contract rates amid carrier exits

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07 January
Thomas Wasson

Autonomous trucking faces growing product liability risks 

As technology outpaces federal regulations, litigation hurdles loom for self driving trucks

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05 January
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Kodiak AI partners with Bosch to scale autonomous truck platform

Deal with world’s largest automotive supplier aims to integrate specialized hardware for factory and upfit installations

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02 January
Thomas Wasson

Beyond the highway: Waabi’s bet on door-to-door autonomy

Lior Ron details why point-to-point operations, OEM-blessed hardware and rapid AI advances pave the way to future deployments

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Dec - 2025 -
31 December
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New Volvo VNL clears novel pet safety evaluation

Testing by Center for Pet Safety confirms secure options for drivers’ animal companions, amid estimates of hundreds of thousands of pets on U.S. roads daily.

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California’s long wait for autonomous trucks may soon end

Revised DMV rules pave the way for heavy-duty driverless vehicles, balancing safety concerns with the push for innovation.

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18 December
Thomas Wasson

Nirvana’s $100M Series D bets big on AI to revolutionize commercial insurance

Nirvana Insurance snags $100M pre-emptive Series D led by Valor Equity, with Lightspeed and General Catalyst joining in. CEO Rushil Goel: AI will redefine underwriting amid 20% rate hikes.

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15 December
Thomas Wasson

Qargo lands $33M Series B to fuel AI-driven TMS growth in Europe

Amid 18-month expansion Qargo quadruples customer base, grows processed invoicing to $2.5 billion

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12 December
Thomas Wasson

Peterbilt, Kenworth expand EV lineup with new medium-duty models

PACCAR subsidiaries target delivery, vocational fleets with zero-emission 536EV, T280E and more

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10 December
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DHL Supply Chain deploys first Tesla Semi in net zero carbon push

California pilot delivers 500-mile Range, cuts emissions by 50 metric tons yearly

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09 December
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Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics ink LiDAR upgrade deal for autonomous Freightliner Cascadia

Innoviz Technologies deal integrates short-range sensors with Torc’s virtual driver, part of Daimler Truck’s broader strategy to bring its autonomous trucks to market

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