In an environment where volatility is the only constant, simply tracking shipments isn’t enough. Supply chain professionals have outgrown passive visibility. They need systems that do more than just show them where a truck is. They need systems that help them decide what to do next. That’s the shift project44 is taking on. Its Movement […]
Most shop owners and fleet managers believe 100% tech efficiency is the ceiling. But those who follow these 13 steps bill more hours than their techs work—without risking comebacks. These aren’t theoretical methods. They’re specific, tested processes that can take shops from 60% efficiency to over 100%. Here’s what drives their incredible results: 100% efficiency […]
Supply chain data consultant Xeneta has acquired eeSea, a specialist in global carrier reliability data.
Outpost has announced the launch of its gate automation platform using AI and computer vision technology to improve security and reduce costs
Greenlane is establishing a second EV charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10, anchored by its Colton flagship site, to support electric trucks and reduce range concerns.
Freight appointment scheduling seems simple, until you have to do it. Traditionally, securing an appointment has been a slow, manual process. It also hasn’t changed much over the past few decades. Qued is using AI to change that. “When we talk about freight scheduling, even people within our industry often don’t understand how complex it […]
Uber Freight appoints Rebecca Tinucci as CEO, succeeding Lior Ron.
PlusAI announced a partnership with Goodyear to use tire sensors for real-time data on health, road conditions and friction, aiming to optimize its SuperDrive virtual driver ahead of 2027 launch.
CO.LAB seeks startups for its Sustainable Mobility Accelerator in Chattanooga, TN. The six-week program focuses on freight tech, EVs and smart infrastructure offering corporate pilots and market access.
Motive Technologies closed a $150 million funding round led by Kleiner Perkins this week, positioning the AI-powered platform for aggressive expansion beyond its dashcam origins. What started as fleet management in 2015 has evolved into an integrated operations platform spanning driver safety, fuel cards, workforce management, and fraud detection, serving nearly 100,000 customers with AI capabilities that achieve up to 80% collision reductions.
Octup, a Tel Aviv-based AI operations platform for third-party logistics providers, has raised $12 million in seed funding co-led by Shine Capital and JAL Ventures. The investment will fuel growth, AI enhancements and North American expansion in the $1.877 trillion industry.
Aurora Innovation announced an expansion of its driverless fleet to three trucks, surpassing 20,000 driverless miles by June’s end. The company opened a Phoenix terminal and expanded nighttime driving from Dallas to Houston.
Gatik announced its next-generation simulation platform called Gatik Arena. The platform is designed to help the autonomous truck technology maker accelerate the development and validation of its autonomous vehicle systems.
Aeva, a maker of next-generation 4D LiDAR systems, announced on Tuesday a strategic collaboration with LG Innotek, an affiliate of LG Group, which will serve as a manufacturing partner. The partnership will help to bring Aeva’s technology to the mass market for both commercial and passenger vehicles. The partnership includes a $50 million strategic investment […]
FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson speaks to Todd Waldron, Truckstop.com’s VP of Carrier Experience, about the state of the industry and driver sentiment on technology adoption. As Truckstop.com celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, Waldron reflects on the hurdles of change and his hopes for more collaboration with other industry players in the future.
Bot Auto and Steves & Sons, a leader in door manufacturing and millwork have announced a strategic partnership to utilize autonomous trucks to haul freight.
Let’s not sugarcoat it—your first DOT audit is a test, and most small carriers walk in unprepared. Not because they don’t care, but because they don’t know what to expect. They assume having insurance, a truck, and a few loads under their belt means they’re good. But when FMCSA comes knocking, it’s not about how […]
Too many carriers are chasing the wrong scoreboard. They measure success by the number of miles they run, the number of loads they book, or how many trucks they have on the road. But here’s the truth: more miles don’t mean more money—and more loads can sometimes mean more losses. Real growth in this business […]
Complimentary Access to SONAR SCI via Cass’s SSO Integration During July and August St. Louis, MO & Chattanooga, TN — July 15, 2025 — Cass Information Systems (NASDAQ: Cass), the leading provider of freight audit and payment services, and FreightWaves SONAR, the premier supply chain intelligence platform, are expanding their strategic partnership to offer enhanced […]
Shippers often face a false choice between the speed and security of truckload and the lower cost of LTL. Shared Truckload (STL) offers a third option, and it is gaining traction as shippers look for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing reliability. Flock Freight’s FlockDirect® service enables STL at scale by pooling multiple shipments from […]
