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A cross-section of Industry experts offer thoughts on how transportation management systems will integrate with autonomous trucks.

GoFreight, a startup freight shipping platform for small and midsized freight forwarders, recently raised $23 million in a Series A round.

If history is a guide, advanced technologies in Daimler Truck North America’s SuperTruck II prototype could end up in production.

The Wall Street Journal reported a federal watchdog group urged an espionage probe into TuSimple leaders, but the company denied the report.

Startup electric last-mile van developer Arrival cut 50% of its workforce as it tries to reduce cash burn and make it to production.

Ameriflight, an air cargo contractor for big express companies, is considering a large purchase of uniquely designed, semi-autonomous freighters from Natilus.

Deliberate perfectly describes Paccar’s approach to trucking electrification. The company offers nine commercial electric trucks but skips the hype.

Companies in need of supply chain visibility can now leverage FourKites data through their existing internal platforms.

“It’s not a one-size-fits-all scenario. We can sit down with any merchant of any size, with any kind of commodity and really understand their needs and how both the technology and our carrier network can get that customer delivery experience they are looking for,” said Brad Noble, Passport’s new head of business development.

FreightTech startup Freightos is raising money through a public offering rather than seeking venture capital.

By the end of the week, Convoy carriers will be able to receive instant bid feedback on 98% of company-sourced loads.

“We are proud to be part of this first-in-history interoperability launch between eBOL platforms,” said CargoX founder and CEO Stefan Kukman.

The first freight sentiment indexes in 2023 show eroded near-term freight market expectations but signs of a more balanced landscape on the way.

James Reed is the new COO at autonomous truck startup Kodiak Robotics, possessing tech credentials unrivaled among trucking executives.

As valuations of SPAC-backed startups plummet, one autonomous trucking developer that avoided the FOMO and stayed private is thriving.

“Terminal49’s automation has saved us thousands of dollars a year, but more importantly it’s helped improve customer trust,” said Trade XCelerators’ Spencer Strader.

Colorado startup Outrider, which transforms distribution yards into automated operations, has raised $73 million in a Series C round.

Truck-as-a-service startup Forum Mobility enters a $400 million joint venture to establish electric drayage truck charging sites.

It is pretty much acknowledged across the trucking industry that a consolidation of players in autonomous trucking is coming.

Autonomous trucking language can be a little off-putting to the uninitiated. One exception may be the term “feature complete.”