Business

Mary O'Connell Thursday, February 12, 2026

Yard management technology moves out of the shadows as supply chains push for end-to-end visibility

While supply chains have poured investment into transportation and warehouse technology, yard and dock operations remain one of the most manual and least visible parts of the network, a gap that is increasingly difficult to manage as volumes fluctuate and labor tightens. While the C3 State of Yard and Dock Management 2026 survey is underway, […]

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Mary O'Connell Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Reelables launches Bluetooth-based indoor tracking smart label with centimeter-level accuracy

Reelables, a London-based logistics technology company, has launched a new Smart Label Indoor Tracking solution designed to deliver real-time indoor location visibility with accuracy down to 10 centimeters. The company says the platform is the first to combine real-time location system (RTLS) capabilities with printable smart shipping labels, offering warehouse operators a lower-cost alternative to […]

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Mary O'Connell Monday, February 9, 2026

Augment brings institutional knowledge into the flow of freight

Logistics has long depended on tribal knowledge, the unwritten rules and hard-earned judgment held by a small group of experienced operators. They know which carriers actually perform on certain lanes, how specific customers expect exceptions to be handled, and what worked the last time a shipment went wrong. That knowledge has powered freight networks for […]

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Mary O'Connell Friday, February 6, 2026

How St. Christopher Fund supports drivers beyond emergencies and its record-breaking support from TravelCenters of America

TravelCenters of America’s (TA) most recent charity golf tournament did more than set a fundraising record. It showed that industry support for driver health and hardship relief is not only growing, but becoming more intentional. The tournament raised more than $100,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, the largest single-year contribution since the partnership […]

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John Kingston Thursday, February 5, 2026

No new deals imminent, but Love’s eyeing more growth in factoring

With its end-2025 acquisition trifecta that brought it three factoring companies all at once, Love’s Travel Stops is likely to look for more this year to grow its factoring activities within its Love’s Financial Services division. Love’s announced the acquisition of three factoring companies–TBS Factoring Service, Saint John Capital and Financial Carrier Services–just before Christmas. […]

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Mary O'Connell Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Datatruck raises $12M to build the AI-native operating system for long-haul

As long-haul carriers outgrow legacy TMS platforms, unified operating systems built around AI and financial intelligence are starting to take over The Chicago-based Datatruck recently raised a $12 million Series A round led by Avenue Growth Partners. This highlights a broader shift across North American trucking. Carriers are increasingly replacing legacy TMS platforms with AI-native […]

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Mary O'Connell Friday, January 23, 2026

AI readiness lagging in procurement

Artificial intelligence has already made its way into procurement. It shows up in sourcing tools, analytics dashboards, and supplier platforms, often quietly embedded in day-to-day workflows. And yet, most procurement leaders still hesitate to say they are ready for it. That contradiction sits at the center of ProcureAbility’s 2026 CPO Report, which found that while […]

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