Technology

Motive announced at its Vision 25 user conference a host of new features expanding on its AI-powered, integrated operations platform.

Nuvocargo has acquired South Carolina-based Merge Transportation, a 3PL offering transportation solutions across the U.S.

Daimler Truck North America is delivering its latest flagship on-highway trucks to the autonomous testing fleet of Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck. The trucks are based on the recently unveiled fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia.

Who will win the top fraud-fighting award at the inaugural Freight Fraud Symposium in Dallas?

Key strategies for combating fraud involve certificates of insurance for supply chain partners. 

Capacity management and transaction AI are two ways that Parade is helping brokers streamline carrier sales and daily operations.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is partially funding an $8.8 million project promoting adoption of autonomous truck platooning technology in the Midwest.

Despite processing over 3 million tasks with generative AI, C.H. Robinson’s stock continues to face pressure amid a sluggish freight market and investor caution.

Parallel Systems says its autonomous electric railcars will begin testing on two Georgia railroads this month.

Kodiak Robotics announced Monday it has entered into an agreement with Ares Acquisition Corp. II, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.

Gatik, a leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, said Monday it has reached a milestone toward its development of driverless trucks at scale. The company announced the successful completion of two major pillars of its safety assessment framework, with independent validation from TÜV SÜD, a globally recognized testing and certification organization. This is a crucial step […]

It was AI all the way at the Transportation Intermediaries Association conference as companies rolled out new solutions to aid the brokerage community.

While some progress has been made, 16% of respondents still rely on rudimentary tools including Excel spreadsheets and manual phone calls, indicating a gap in digital adoption.

Gallatin AI has raised $15 million in seed funding to modernize military logistics and supply chains.

FreightWaves sat down with Ventagium’s founder, Arturo Torres Arpi, to explore barriers preventing companies from embracing data-driven strategies and solutions that can drive operational excellence.

Turvo said Thursday that SMC3’s less-than-truckload freight management tools can now be accessed through its TMS.

Rapid policy decisions are transforming freight flows.

Consumers want fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. Grupo Mas and Cimcorp are seeking to address the challenges that demand places on the supply chain.

Coinciding with $400 million funding rumors, Agility Robotics has announced a series of enhancements to its flagship humanoid robot, Digit.

Jonathan Salama, co-founder and CEO of Transfix, emphasized during a conversation with FreightWaves the two primary challenges facing brokers today: securing more freight and maintaining strong margins.

A new tool for calculating import fees for international online orders aims to differentiate UPS from other parcel carriers.

Federal transportation officials at the Mid-America Trucking Show discussed a deregulatory approach that aligns with the Trump administration’s policy of eliminating 10 regulations for every new one introduced.

For years, the narrative around freight brokerage technology has centered on automation freeing up employees to focus on relationship-building and high-level tasks. But what does that mean in practice?

Aurora Innovation recently released its Driverless Safety Report, laying out its road map for deploying its self-driving trucks on public highways.

Moody’s has affirmed its speculative debt rating for Orbcomm, a provider of ELDs and Internet of Things applications.

FedEx is simplifying returns for merchants and consumers with a new tech-enabled service that doesn’t require a box or shipping label.

Trust between carriers and freight brokers is paramount. Truckstop is on the front lines helping to enhance these relationships.

From automating back-office tasks to enhancing driver communication with voice AI, this discussion breaks down practical, cost-effective ways AI can improve efficiency, reduce workload and drive profitability.

It’s a tough battlefield in FreightTech, and these companies are joining the fray with new or enhanced offerings.

Contoro Robotics announced Tuesday it has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round to scale its AI-powered trailer- and container-unloading robots.

Carriers in the Powerloop dedicated tours program commit to at least a two-week period of hauling freight using Powerloop trailers. But they can select specific loads within a tour or haul their own loads using a Powerloop trailer.

The cloud-based TMS provider was founded in 2013.

Hey Bubba sees uses for its AI beyond dispatching. Future integrations may include features like truck parking reservations, predictive maintenance scheduling and automated compliance management.

Real-time location intelligence is revolutionizing how businesses manage their supply chains.

Plus, an AI-based autonomous trucking software provider, and Tier IV, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, announced a partnership to develop autonomous driving solutions in Japan.

Emails sent to select carriers introduce Walmart’s new brokerage program and outline the benefits of participation.

Intangles digital twin technology can not only help in proactive maintenance but prove that over-the-road trucking fleets uphold high safety standards as well.

David Bell, founder and CEO of CloneOps.ai, discusses the advantages of its new AI-driven voice agents and how streamlined call center workflows allow companies to expand in sales and customer service.

As market analysts continue to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, some domestic manufacturers are banding together to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector.

Coursing through the different segments within FreightTech, just as with cloud computing before it, are big bets on AI.

After exploring the potential of large language models, Deliverr co-founder Harish Abbott recognized that logistics professionals spend most of their work time handling routine tasks like email, phone calls and data entry.

Supply chain management company Flexport is suing Freightmate AI, alleging former Flexport employees now heading the logistics software company stole sensitive commercial documents.

Transflo has released the latest update of its automation solution for document processing in the trucking industry.

According to a SnapFulfil survey, 56% of respondents expect their warehouse automation levels to increase somewhat over the next two years, while 23% foresee a significant increase.

Bloomberg reports that Ares Acquisition Corp. II is in advanced talks to merge with Kodiak Robotics, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Componentized microservices let companies implement only the TMS features they need, avoiding the bloat and cost of a traditional TMS.

A performance analysis by Orderful of different equipment types highlights strengths and challenges across the market.

The story of venture capital in 2024 was one of resilience and green shoots, but also one of hype in which the big fish ate the little ones.

Nirvana Insurance, an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer, announced an $80 million Series C funding round valued at nearly $850 million.

A major U.S. shipyard has deployed 3D printing to create a key systems component during the construction of a new aircraft carrier.

Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage of autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation as the company prepares to begin commercial driverless operations in April.

This week: Shoppers share safety concerns, and we examine theft on the railroads

Sebastian Baquero’s career in the trucking industry started with importing and selling tires at just 21 years old. Through years of working with fleets, he gained firsthand insight into one of the industry’s most overlooked cost centers.

Supply chain software provider Descartes is benefiting from a quick-changing tariff environment.

Founding partner Jake Medwell speaks with FreightWaves about 8VC’s new fund.

The Delaware Chancery Court dealt a short-term setback to project44 in its case against MyCarrier, but the longer-term impact is uncertain.

Autonomous trucking company Bot Auto announced its plans to schedule continuous driverless commercial freight operations in 2025.

With the integration of SONAR’s market intelligence into project44’s Freight Procurement Analytics, shippers can access data that enables more informed and agile procurement decisions.

In the latest episode of the Bring It Home podcast, Aaron Slodov, CEO of Atomic Industries and co-founder of the New American Industrial Alliance, discusses developments paving the way for a U.S. manufacturing renaissance.

Brentwood, Tennessee-based Interstate Health recently announced the addition of three prominent leaders to its advisory board.

Flexport founder Ryan Petersen and FreightWaves discuss the reasoning behind Flexport’s massive product release, the role of AI in global logistics and the evolving landscape of international trade regulations.

WattEV recently announced an agreement with Tesla for the delivery of 40 Semis in 2026, with two of the heavy-duty electric trucks coming this year.

Anthony Levandowski’s startup Pronto has announced an agreement with Heidelberg Materials to deploy its Autonomous Haulage System on over 100 trucks worldwide over the next three years.

Greenscreens.ai is being acquired by Triumph Financial Inc. for $140m in cash, $20m in stock.

Appointments are the most commonly overlooked component of the supply chain but are crucial to keeping operations running smoothly.

In an era when artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, freight brokerage stands at the forefront of transformation.

Fraud remains one of the biggest threats to the freight industry, with bad actors constantly adapting their tactics. Lisa Haubenstock, VP of product at Truckstop, dives into the issue and the strategies companies can leverage to stay ahead.

AI is moving in but transportation is inherently a people business. How do we make sure the human touch is there while having AI as a support system?

Visibility was set to be the be-all, end-all solution in logistics. Did it deliver what it promised?

Freight can be made or broken by response time on rate quotes. Front has the AI assistant that helps brokers work faster to get responses out.

Chicago-based robotics solutions company Formic has established itself as a niche provider of automation for smaller businesses with its robots-as-a-service rental program.

David Bell of CloneOps.ai spoke to FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson about the future of AI in the transportation industry and how the CloneOps AI voice agent can prioritize and manage a wide range of communication functions.

Truck Parking Club has announced the addition of industry veteran Brent Hutto, former chief relationship officer at Truckstop, to its team.

Australian logistics software provider WiseTech is in the midst of a governance crisis after four board members resigned.

A recent study notes that despite a critical shortage of parking spaces and technology-driven solutions, truckers are hesitant to embrace mobile apps.

An aging workforce and President Trump’s tariff policies are steering companies toward adopting more technologies that optimize workflows as well as health and safety.

According to a person involved in the discussions, freight forwarder Forto has reached out to competitors to discuss potential deals.

Ridgefield, Washington, industrial automation company Lab0 announced the launch of the first industrial humanoid-inspired system designed to fully automate inbound warehouse operations.

After years of hype, autonomous trucking providers have begun to deliver on the promise of driverless operations, with companies touting plans for commercial uses.

The Manifest conference in Las Vegas highlighted autonomous truck rollouts, but trucking executives are taking a wait-and-see approach.

The change at the top of Manhattan Associates looked like an ouster, but former CEO Eddie Capell met with analysts to say it wasn’t.

Sotira, which is leveraging AI to help brands offload and capitalize on their surplus inventory, has raised $2 million in funding.

New CEO Reid Spitz said 90% of HDVI’s customers saw improvements in key safety metrics like speeding or harsh braking in their first year working with the company.

Gaia Dynamics is arming customers with AI-driven tools to accelerate the tariff code classification of products.

The logistics industry is no stranger to financial inefficiencies, particularly in the accounts receivable process – something Upwell aims to combat.

On Monday, advanced transportation management software provider Alvys announced the launch of its integrated marketplace, which consolidates multiple load boards directly within its TMS platform.

ArcBest announced Monday it is piloting a forklift that also acts as a freight dimensioner.

“I have never seen a role like a cradle-to-grave broker in any other industry,” said FreightHero’s founder and CEO.

TRC Cos. recently announced it has surpassed $2 billion in funding for client projects supporting clean commercial transportation and renewable energy initiatives across North America.

Implementing a top-tier TMS can significantly enhance any forwarder’s logistics operations.

FreightTech could contribute to a digital transformation in vehicle logistics, and Detroit-based Auto Hauler Exchange and its investors are betting on it.

Waabi announced a strategic partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to jointly develop and deploy autonomous trucks.

GenLogs’ technology uses roadside sensors and cameras to collect data on trucks and equipment, applying methodology inspired by counterterrorism operations.

This week: We get an update on Kal Freight’s bankruptcy proceedings.

WWEX Group argues that certain details in Freight Essentials’ lawsuit against the company and its affiliates contain sensitive business information that, if disclosed, could harm its competitive position, but Freight Essentials says not so fast.

A market intelligence report by global supply chain automation analysts at Interact Analysis forecasts that growth in the mobile robot market will dip over the next two years.

“We’re partnering with over three times the number of freight forwarders that we [anticipated] by this time,” said Bryan Lacaillade, co-founder and CEO of Freightmate Ai.

The project44 vs. My Carrier dispute over eBOL technology has reached a Delaware court, with both sides asking for injunctions.

Kodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy Solutions announced that Atlas completed the delivery of 100 loads of proppant with two RoboTruck equipped with Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s self-driving system.

Autonomous yard operations leader Outrider recently announced an industry-first deployment of advanced reinforcement learning (RL) techniques across its customer sites.