A viral dashcam video and a puzzling lawsuit showcase what the trucking industry has known for decades: Distraction kills, and for CDL holders, it kills careers too.
CEO David Liu outlines path to 2026 trading debut, leadership additions
Freight operators in 2026 are facing a different set of expectations than even a few years ago. Visibility, reliability, and resilience are no longer viewed as competitive advantages — they are increasingly treated as minimum requirements. As costs remain elevated and disruptions persist, the ability to see, anticipate, and respond across freight networks has become […]
As global trade tensions persist, Misumi has turned to digital manufacturing leader Dave Evans to guide its Americas growth strategy.
Many fleets are losing money in ways they can’t easily measure, whether it’s through driver behavior, equipment failures, or incomplete complete dispatch data. RoutMate approaches fleet management from a fundamentally different angle: maximum control equals maximum revenue growth
Early rollout driven by customer demand gives McLeod users immediate access to Aurora Driver capacity
The freight industry moved $14 trillion in goods last year. It cannot function without trust, trust that the carrier picking up your load is who they claim to be, trust that the broker paying you will actually pay, and trust that the load you accepted exists. That trust has been systematically exploited for decades. At its root, every form of freight fraud, chameleon carriers, double brokering, cargo theft, identity spoofing, comes down to one question: Are you who you say you are?
Event expands focus on digital technologies alongside zero-emission vehicles
Dartanyan Gasanov, co-owner of Westfield Transport, is scheduled to stand trial on March 2, 2026, in Springfield, Massachusetts, on federal charges related to the June 2019 crash that killed seven Jarheads Motorcycle Club members. He reportedly rejected a no-time plea agreement and chose to fight the charges at trial. Meanwhile, the driver who killed seven people was acquitted, remains free under an immigration supervision order, and becomes eligible to petition for his license back in June 2026.
That ELD mounted in your cab? It needs cellular. Your AI dashcam uploading safety footage to the cloud? Cellular. Real-time GPS tracking? Cellular. Wednesday’s Verizon outage was a reminder that modern trucking’s entire technology stack rides on infrastructure we don’t control, and can’t fix when it fails.
The conversation around Right to Repair has been floating around trucking for years, but it’s usually talked about in vague terms. More access. More fairness. More competition. What Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is pushing for right now is much more specific — and much more urgent. At its core, this is about who controls […]
In this episode of Running on Ice, host Mary O’Connell sits down with Travis Ross and Megan Bafford to break down how cold chain operations can take advantage of the winter months to optimize ahead of the spring and summer season.
New device combines advanced processing, hands-free communication and license plate recognition for fleet safety
CVSA’s five-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative kicks off today across the United States, with law enforcement and carriers conducting coordinated outreach at truck stops and weigh stations through Jan. 16. Since Truckers Against Trafficking launched in 2009, the organization has trained over 1.8 million transportation professionals, generating thousands of hotline calls and identifying more than 1,200 potential victims.
A five-year-old Maine boy was dragged nearly 300 feet and run over by his own school bus after his arm became trapped in the closing doors. The NTSB investigation comes as national data shows approximately 16 children die annually in school bus loading zones, a number that has persisted for decades despite available technology to prevent such tragedies.
Deal with world’s largest automotive supplier aims to integrate specialized hardware for factory and upfit installations
Lior Ron details why point-to-point operations, OEM-blessed hardware and rapid AI advances pave the way to future deployments
That shift from passive tracking to active intelligence is what separates Portcast from the crowded field of logistics visibility tools.
As tariffs and geopolitical risk reshape global trade, Gartner’s inaugural 4PL Magic Quadrant highlights a shift from execution to full-scale supply chain orchestration.
After years of volatility, players across the transportation industry are holding hope that 2026 brings equilibrium. Many analysts forecast 2026 to be a reset year, representing a realignment more than a dramatic boom or bust. Today, capacity is normalizing somewhat due in part to stricter compliance enforcement. This has spurred a marginal spot rate increase. […]
Amid 18-month expansion Qargo quadruples customer base, grows processed invoicing to $2.5 billion
In beer, making the product is only half the challenge; the other half is delivering within strict windows without sacrificing quality or budget. To tackle this challenge, Stone Brewing partnered with Flock Freight to add Shared Truckload (STL) to a blended transportation strategy, cutting spend on underutilized truckloads by 23%, while maintaining 99% on-time pickup […]
Most freight brokerages say they can handle whatever the market throws at them. Nearly two-thirds report feeling resilient despite rate swings, volume drops, and cash crunches, according to new research from FreightWaves and OTR Solutions. Digging deeper into the numbers, however, a different story emerges. About 68% of surveyed brokerages experienced financial stress over the […]
Innoviz Technologies deal integrates short-range sensors with Torc’s virtual driver, part of Daimler Truck’s broader strategy to bring its autonomous trucks to market
The transportation industry stands at an inflection point, and carriers are facing a complex web of challenges that stretch operational capabilities to their limits. Companies are dealing with fluctuating capacity, compressed margins, rising customer expectations, and an increasingly competitive landscape where real-time decision-making separates winners from mere survivors. Traditional transportation management systems – many of […]
Neo-carrier model seeks to combine technology, capital and operations to electrify and digitize European freight at scale
Edison Motors’ diesel-electric hybrid trucks prove EVs can work in trucking when you build around operational realities rather than regulatory fantasies. That’s the kind of practical engineering that deserves attention.
The FMCSA announced Monday a “complete overhaul” of the ELD approval process, implementing pre-publication vetting. This comes after the agency has revoked 308 devices from the approved list.
Alpha Augmented Services says global logistics providers are accelerating their shift toward AI-driven automation — driven by labor shortages, data gaps and tariff volatility.
Scania & Plus SuperDrive power Matt Jones’ world-first jump between two moving autonomous trucks requiring superhuman precision
When the lights came up at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival this fall, few expected one of the most talked-about sessions to shift the conversation away from agentic AI and toward something a little more grounded: fuel routing. That’s exactly what happened when MapUp took the stage with FirstFleet, Inc. to debut its new […]
Freight moves fast, and even the most seasoned carriers and brokers can struggle to keep up. PCS Software wants to change that.
Trimble debuted a next-generation TMS, new AI agents and other tools at its tech conference on Monday
Transaction valued at $1.8 billion for Swedish autonomous and electric truck technology company
Milestone establishes new transparency, insurability, and operational accountability standards for driverless truck insurance
FreightWaves sat down with Danielle Villegas of PCS Software to talk about how the freight industry will have to reorganize to make the best use of AI in logistics.
Supply chain leaders at a Samsara webinar outlined how they’re using tech solutions for safer, smarter operations during the holiday rush
AI Answers builds upon Motive’s analytics platform launched earlier this year, as technology providers focus on features like conversational queries rather than complex data analysis.
With the integration milestone complete, both companies are now looking toward the next steps—broader commercial deployment in the near future.
Aurora’s Q3 review highlights over 100,000 driverless miles on Texas roads, a new El Paso freight lane and Phoenix expansion plans for 2026.
OTR Solutions, the leader in logistics-focused back-office technology and financial solutions, today announced the launch of Truly Instant Funding, the industry’s most advanced factoring solution, giving carriers access to much needed liquidity within minutes of invoice upload, 24/7/365, to any bank account. Built to give carriers true financial control, this innovation marks a defining moment […]
Jay Tomasello has been appointed chief technology officer at Transflo, where he will lead AI and innovation strategies.
Nuvocargo’s acquisition of Mentum is aimed at benefiting shippers and carriers in the North American trade corridor.
Small-parcel shipping has entered an era defined less by brand loyalty and more by cost transparency, resilience, and speed. Shippers are diversifying away from single-carrier dependency toward a portfolio that blends incumbents with credible alternative carriers. From SmartKargo’s vantage point (where airline networks, data, and unified “dock-to-door” orchestration meet) this shift is structural. And one […]
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 […]
Outrider secures SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, validating the security for its AI-powered autonomous yard operations amid rising cyber threats.
FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson speaks to Justin Brevik, senior manager of fleet maintenance and service at Love’s Travel Stops, about the impressive capabilities of Love’s Fleet V.I.E.W.
The transportation industry finds itself at a pivotal moment where generative artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense promise for operational transformation, yet many logistics companies remain uncertain about how to effectively harness these emerging technologies. Rather than viewing AI as a wholesale replacement for existing infrastructure, the most successful organizations are discovering its true value lies […]
Accur8 is transforming the logistics landscape with a comprehensive suite that goes beyond traditional TMS philosophy.
Last week, SONAR released enhancements to their map widget, this week, they made maps easier to access and use. Enhanced Map Widget SONAR redesigned the Map Widget to make it more powerful, intuitive, and user-friendly than ever. What’s New This week, SONAR added Maps to the main menu in the UI to make the overall […]
Two pilot programs will test flexible hours-of-service configurations as questions persist about ELD fraud, system vulnerabilities, and whether current regulations effectively reduce fatigue-related crashes despite improved compliance rates.
The freight industry has long struggled with a fundamental problem: messy, fragmented data. Manual check calls, siloed platforms, and limited visibility still define how billions of dollars’ worth of freight moves across the U.S. every year. Catena, a New York–based startup, believes it has found the solution, a neutral data infrastructure layer designed to connect, […]
Outpost and GreenPoint announced additional capital Wednesday that doubles their truck terminal platform to $1 billion, expanding a national network of carrier-agnostic terminals.
Bot Auto announces autonomous trucking milestone with its first driverless hub-to-hub run in Houston, operating without any human presence or remote aid.
Orange EV and OptiGrid on Monday unveiled the Orange Juicer, a battery-integrated DC fast charger designed to eliminate the primary obstacles preventing rapid fleet electrification: lengthy utility upgrade delays and prohibitive infrastructure costs. The announcement came during the IANA Intermodal EXPO 2025 in Long Beach, Calif., on Sept. 15. The Orange Juicer, an eight-foot-tall certified […]
Kodiak Robotics has delivered its first factory-built autonomous truck, upfitted by Roush Industries, to Atlas Energy Solutions. The partnership aims to scale production to hundreds by 2026.
International and PlusAI launch autonomous truck trials on Texas’ I-35 corridor, aiming for full driverless operations by 2027 with Traton’s support.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled in favor of Motive, rejecting Samsara’s claims of patent infringement.
Wirebee automates 40-90% of a broker’s inbound calls.
Robinson has deployed a suite of 30 differentiated AI agents.
HappyRobot’s $44M funding boosts AI supply chain automation, enhancing efficiency and productivity in supply chain operations.
Small teams are rapidly adopting AI across operations, sales, and finance to eliminate back-office costs. These highly capable 1-3 person teams utilize AI to handle document processing workflows in one hour, which a team of 10 or more would struggle to complete in one week. Business goes wrong when teams start struggling. Customer support falls […]
Torc Robotics teams with Edge Case to enhance safety case development for Level 4 autonomous trucks.
In the logistics world, safety and efficiency are two sides of the same coin. Whether your drivers are at the warehouse, at a rest area or on the road, mobility insights can be instrumental for safer, more streamlined operations and supply chains at every turn.
FreightWaves’ FreightTech Awards highlight innovation in freight technology. They spotlight the top 100 FreightTech companies and the top 25 winners selected by industry experts.
Global supply chain risk leader extends reach to over one million logistics professionals, delivering 15+ years of proven weather analytics through industry leading freight intelligence platform SAN MARCOS, Calif. and CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – August 19, 2025 – Everstream Analytics, the global leader in supply chain risk management and predictive insights, today announced a strategic partnership […]
Freight technology company Truckstop announced it has acquired Denim, a transportation-focused financial tech business and factoring service that automates invoicing.
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 […]
Fernride has become the first European company to operate terminal tractors without safety drivers while generating commercial revenue. The autonomous yard deployment is in the Estonian seaport of Muuga at HHLA TK Estonia terminal near Tallinn, Estonia’s capital.
The autonomous yard truck turf war in the trailer yard is heating up with Outrider recently announcing it has developed the industry’s first safety system designed specifically for driverless movement in mixed traffic trailer yards.
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Global supply chain automation firm Interact Analysis has reduced its forecast for mobile robot market growth by $800 million, citing reshaped supply chains and mounting uncertainty driven primarily by tariffs.
Staying ahead of the freight market just got easier. We’re excited to roll out a new enhancement to our charting experience: Seasonally Adjusted Moving Average Projections. This feature forecasts a trendline six months into the future, giving you a clear, data-driven view of where the market might be heading based not only on historical patterns, […]
Amazon is celebrating the deployment of its one-millionth robot as the company continues to advance its automation efforts.
At Samsara Beyond in San Diego, leaders from Nutrien Ag Solutions, Univar Solutions, and Sysco revealed how Samsara’s AI-powered platform enhances safety and efficiency in fleet operations, reducing incidents and streamlining processes
Geodis, the global logistics and supply chain specialist, has modules to streamline retail returns.
The Freight Fraud Crisis The trucking industry is grappling with a surge in freight fraud, leaving carriers, brokers, and shippers vulnerable to sophisticated scams like identity theft and unauthorized double brokering. These schemes disrupt supply chains, undermine trust, and cause significant financial and logistical challenges. The root cause is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s […]
Freight fraud continues to plague the transportation industry, and threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated as technology evolves. Shippers and brokers often find themselves overwhelmed by manual verification processes that are both resource-intensive and prone to error. In today’s fast-paced logistics environment, teams are subject to the challenging balancing act of covering shipments quickly while simultaneously […]
Samsara unveiled over a dozen AI-powered solutions at its Beyond event, including AI Multicam, Weather Intelligence, and a revamped Driver App, aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in physical operations.
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Jabil plans to invest $500 million to expand its manufacturing and services infrastructure across the Southeastern U.S.
