Alvys, a logistics software provider, has secured $40 million in a Series B funding round led by RTP Global as it seeks to deepen its impact across the freight and insurance brokerage industries. The company’s approach, combining automation, integrated systems, and AI to simplify complex operations for carriers and brokers, is driving the Series B […]
When you strip away the tech jargon, the trucking industry still runs largely the way it always has through a flurry of phone calls, email threads, and messages between brokers and carriers trying to cover loads. Despite an explosion of logistics technology, nearly 80% of U.S. truckload bookings are still made. Primarily via phone and […]
Dexory has raised $165 million to expand its AI-powered warehouse intelligence platform, a move that highlights the logistics industry’s growing appetite for automation and real-time visibility. Led by Eurazeo’s Growth team with participation from LTS Growth, Endeavor Catalyst, and existing investors including DTCP, Atomico, and Lakestar, the funding will help the company scale globally and […]
Arkestro co-founder Edmund Zagorin advises companies to treat tariff disruptions as an opportunity to modernize procurement with AI.
Trucking’s path to sustainability isn’t straightforward, but artificial intelligence is bridging the gap between aspiration and action. In a recent episode of Loaded and Rolling, host Thomas Wasson welcomed EROAD Chief Data Science Officer Dean Marris and Chief Sustainability Officer Craig Marris to explore the “messy middle” between sustainability and artificial intelligence in the trucking […]
Robinson’s Asset Management System provides detailed, live data on trailers to brokers and their customers.
United States Cold Storage has introduced automated appointment scheduling through the use of FourKites’ AI agent, “Alan”. US Cold Storage, which operates 38 facilities nationwide, has long struggled with the complexities of coordinating inbound deliveries and outbound dispatch in a highly regulated, sensitive environment. The company identified appointment scheduling as one of the biggest efficiency […]
Highway fraud prevention tools integrate into AscendTMS for SMBs, boosting security and enhancing protection.
Uzbekistan’s IT Park is positioning the country as Central Asia’s new outsourcing hub to attract U.S. logistics, tech and e-commerce firms.
Enhancements include integrations, AI layers, new dashboards, better maps, and an iOS app.
The freight industry is full of fragmented workflows, thin margins and outdated technology. Mentium is aiming to change the way freight brokerages operate. The Austin-based startup announced a $3.2 million seed round this week, led by Lerer Hippeau with participation from Matchstick Ventures, Tower Research Capital, Antler, MBA Ventures, and angel investor Michael Witte. Mentium’s […]
Home goods retailer Ikea has acquired U.S.-based logistics technology company Locus to improve its final-mile delivery network.
Velocitor Solutions is making a bold statement in the fleet management space with its full acquisition of NextBillion.ai, a move that promises to redefine how enterprise fleets navigate the complexities of routing and logistics. While specific deal terms remain confidential, both organizations are focused on ensuring that innovation and customer needs remain central to funding […]
Roadrunner Freight is redefining pickup reliability in the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry with its new AI-powered pickup and delivery platform. The technology has already helped the carrier reduce missed pickups from around 30% to virtually zero, demonstrating the impact of data-driven decision-making combined with operational excellence. Tomasz Jamroz, President and COO of Roadrunner, explained that the […]
Kodiak AI debuts on Nasdaq with $2.5B valuation after securing over $275M in funding. CEO Don Burnette sees 2025 as inflection point for autonomous trucking deployment.
Coupa’s acquisition of Scoutbee signals a major shift toward data-driven sourcing across global supply chains.
For years, freight forwarding has promised digital transformation, yet much of the industry still runs on email chains, attachments, and manual workflows. Now, London-based startup Nexcade is stepping out of stealth with a bold mission: to bring end-to-end AI automation to the world of global freight forwarding. The company announced a $2.5 million pre-seed funding […]
Walmart is expanding its use of artificial intelligence and IoT technology with a large-scale rollout of Wiliot’s ambient IoT platform, marking one of the biggest deployments of item-level sensing in retail to date. The retail giant is working with Wiliot to apply battery-free Bluetooth sensors, known as “Pixels,” across pallets, packages, and products throughout its […]
Derek Leathers, chairman and CEO of Werner Enterprises, said regulatory pressures and tariff uncertainty are straining the trucking industry.
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 […]
