FreightTech

“I’ve coined it the ‘superpower of check calls,’” said TextLocate founder Ryan Rogers.

FreightWaves examines the challenges of drayage logistics and the technology companies that are overcoming them.

“We have to compete in a marketplace where my competitors don’t even have to be profitable.”

Temperature-controlled logistics real estate investment trust Lineage Logistics and venture capital firm 8VC have formed an alliance to invest in technology startups in the transportation and logistics industry.

Is it better to be a technology company learning supply chain or a supply chain company learning to adopt technology?

Available in late 2021, the company’s card will allow drivers to facilitate transactions anywhere Visa is accepted.

Nowports aims to digitize supply chains from Asia to the Americas with $16 million in Series A funding.

“I think about the fact that if we fulfill this mission, the world is better off and not many opportunities have that.”

Kendra Phillips from Ryder System Inc. discusses on Wednesday how her company is embracing technology.

The industry is evolving so quickly that technology isn’t just a helpful tool anymore; it’s a requirement to be competitive.

Chattanooga VC firm is ready to find the next FreightTech unicorn.

ShipHero’s SaaS and e-comm 3PL businesses complement each other.

“Historically, patents were a source of value creation. But today, innovation often comes from other places,” says supply chain technology investor Benjamin Gordon.

The chaos of the past 18 months will usher in new investments in supply chain technology

FreightWaves President George Abernathy and Ryder Chief Technology Officer Kendra Phillips explore how autonomous technology and other FreightTech will fit in with current networks.

Redwood Logistics CEO Mark Yeager talks about emerging technology and the potential of Logistics Platform as a Service (LPaaS).

Samsara’s new Fleet Benchmarks Report compares a fleet’s performance to that of similar fleets across the trucking industry, providing insight into how they are trending relative to peers.

What’s hot in FreighTech? Several companies showcased the best of the best during the FreightWaves 3PL Summit.

Samsara announced Sue Bostrom as the latest strategic addition to the company’s board of directors.

The capital will drive volume growth and help Baton expand to new markets.