Technology

Editor’s note: This is a contributed commentary. It comes amid FMCSA’s ongoing revocation of registered ELDs over hours-of-service log manipulation and FreightWaves welcomes responses from other parties. An ELD connection has become an important part of how freight moves. Brokers use it tounderstand whether a carrier is operating, whether vehicles are associated with that carrier, […]

Trimble is weighing the future of its transportation and logistics unit while continuing to invest in AI tools for its fleet customers.

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.

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.

Transfix has integrated Highway’s carrier vetting technology into its transportation management system, allowing freight brokers and third-party logistics providers to verify carrier identity, insurance and operating authority without leaving the platform. The integration reflects a broader industry shift toward embedding fraud prevention directly into transportation management software.

Samsara has settled a trade secret dispute with a former employee who left to join competitor Motive.

Samsara raised its full-year outlook as it inks new contracts with customers active in the buildout of data centers and public infrastructure.

Autopilot helps project44 customers build and deploy their own AI agents.

The industry-wide push for better visibility has fundamentally reshaped the way freight moves. Freight visibility platforms have built networks with millions of users, promising real-time insights.

Freight operators in 2026 are facing a different set of expectations than even a few years ago. Visibility, reliability, and resilience are no longer viewed as competitive advantages — they are increasingly treated as minimum requirements. As costs remain elevated and disruptions persist, the ability to see, anticipate, and respond across freight networks has become […]

E-commerce fulfillment provider Stord has acquired one its rivals from Ceva Logistics as it races to gain scale in the logistics sector.

Lean Solutions Group has spent the last decade building its reputation as a people-first partner in the logistics industry. Its embedded teams became fixtures inside freight brokerages, 3PLs, and carriers across North America, powering back-office operations and customer service functions with nearshore talent.  But the company’s newest technology announcements, LeanTek AgentEdge and LeanTek Connect, signal […]

In an environment where volatility is the only constant, simply tracking shipments isn’t enough. Supply chain professionals have outgrown passive visibility. They need systems that do more than just show them where a truck is. They need systems that help them decide what to do next.  That’s the shift project44 is taking on. Its Movement […]

Project44 (P44) has a new business plan, and it’s remarkably ambitious. Jett McCandless, Project44’s founder and CEO, has a long-term vision to position Project44 as the operating system for the logistics industry, seamlessly integrating every component and shipment across a shipper’s network, all powered by AI. This vision extends far beyond visibility, which has become […]

Choosing the right TMS platform is not just a matter of convenience; it’s a strategic decision that can significantly impact a trucking company’s bottom line.

The launch of project44’s Freight Procurement Analytics marks a major step forward in optimizing carrier networks and rate negotiations

Steve Blough, a co-founder of MercuryGate International Inc., speaks about how companies can use AI to strengthen decision making. 

The FreightWaves FreightTech 25 list shows some of the most cutting-edge technology in the industry and identifies several trends that could disrupt the sector moving forward.

Outgo believes that traditional factoring has failed to deliver for carriers.

One of the primary ways Netradyne advocates for drivers is by giving fleet managers a holistic view of their driving habits, highlighting praiseworthy, safe choices they make every day.