According to reports, nearly 4% of drivers on U.S. highways don’t have valid CDLs, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With licensing standards fractured across states and risky drivers slipping through the cracks, here is how fleets can get ahead of driver risk before it costs them a verdict, a fatality or the whole business.
Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun says autonomous truck developers should show their safety data rather than make opaque claims about their safety.
From oversharing on socials to leaving systems unsecured, your data can smooth the path for freight fraudsters.
Highway’s Michael Caney explores the importance of an identity layer in vetting practices, know-your-customer principles and technological solutions to verify carrier capabilities
From truck parking to preventative maintenance, many small fleets think big-fleet strategies don’t apply to them. Here’s what the big guys are doing, and how you can steal their playbook.
DAT is positioning itself not just as a load board, but as the freight industry’s central exchange through its acquisition of factoring and fintech provider Outgo.
Samsara CEO Sanjit Biswas and Chief Product Officer Kiren Sekar say the company’s technology is helping customers automate operations, improve safety and prepare for an autonomous future.
Motive is fighting a post-trial motion by Omnitracs that claims Motive used prejudiced religious and racial insinuations to convince a federal jury it did not commit copyright infringement.
When a company undergoes rapid expansion through acquisitions, the resulting operational complexity can be daunting. Meridian Adhesives, a chemical manufacturer, faced this challenge head-on after bringing together 12 diverse manufacturers of glues, adhesives and sealants. The company’s journey from fragmented freight operations to a unified, efficient system offers valuable insights for businesses grappling with similar […]
Fuel strategy is essential to running a profitable business. Here are some pro tips to help you maximize your fuel strategy.
Freightmate AI has filed a motion to dismiss Flexport’s copyright infringement lawsuit against it.
The company’s autonomous freight service, operating without a human driver onboard, is now making regular deliveries between Dallas and Houston.
Here’s a sector-by-sector breakdown of how major players are reacting to the mounting pressure of tariffs and retaliatory trade measures.
Meet Bubba, the AI-powered voice assistant designed specifically for drivers. Bubba finds loads, negotiates rates, vets brokers and manages documents while protecting drivers’ profits and time. After decades of everyone but drivers using AI, Bubba finally brings real-world driver-first solutions that let you stay focused on the road while maximizing your margins. Learn why Bubba might just be the smartest, toughest, “Say no to Cheap Freight” dispatcher you’ll ever have.
At Motive’s Vision 25 Summit, fleet leaders saw firsthand how AI-powered tools can transform safety, efficiency and driver culture. With new AI features like Motive AI Coach, real-time fatigue detection, fraud prevention and natural language analytics, Motive emphasized that technology should serve, not replace the people behind the wheel. Real-world success stories and a major courtroom win against Omnitracs reinforced that Motive’s future isn’t just built on innovation, but on trust, transparency and tangible results for fleets ready to lead the next era of trucking.
Motive announced at its Vision 25 user conference a host of new features expanding on its AI-powered, integrated operations platform.
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.
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.
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.
While businesses continue to play a role in setting trends, consumers are now the driving force behind product demand.
