This week: Fraud tech captures FreightTech awards’ top spot, Circle Logistics shares its fraud prevention strategy and Guy Fieri just wants his tequila back.
Freight asset intelligence platform GenLogs is now using its carrier identification data to help law enforcement solve thefts.
Josh Allen, chief commercial officer at ITS Logistics, spoke Thursday about investments the logistics industry should make in 2025 to develop their companies and workforce.
Adam McElhinney, the CEO of Uptake Technologies, spoke about what opportunities the logistics community has to utilize AI.
Bill Driegert, head of trucking at Flexport, spoke Wednesday at the F3: Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee, about technology that is transforming the trucking industry.
Intermediaries and incumbents roared back in the FreightTech 25 rankings during a protracted soft market for freight.
After a pullback in lending from private equity- and VC-backed firms investing in supply chain tech after the COVID pandemic, Benjamin Gordon, founder and managing partner of Cambridge Capital, says there’s been a resurgence in strategic M&A.
FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival continued into its second day with more rapid-fire FreightTech demos on Wednesday.
Speaking at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival, John Larkin, senior partner at Venture 53, discusses what he looks for in an early stage company.
On a recent episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Optimus Technologies talks about the impact of biodiesel and what the election results mean for clean fuels.
Ryan Joyce, a former CIA operations officer, drew on his experience tracking terrorist networks to execute the company strategy to fight freight fraud.
Nikola Corp. leader Ryan Clayton said the rising demand for hydrogen could require as many as 50 fueling stations in the next three years to meet the need.
FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival saw speedy demos from over a dozen industry innovators sporting all kinds of FreightTech.
This year’s F3: Future of Freight Festival will pull into the heart of Freight Alley in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Nov. 19-21.
Smitha Raphael, chief product and delivery officer at SnapFulfil, highlights why flexibility and seamless integrations in warehouse management tech are now top priorities for 3PLs and B2C companies.
Previously known as FreightWaves SONAR, the supply chain data platform rebrands to “SONAR,” highlighting its core focus on the supply chain data platform.
President-elect Donald Trump’s tech policies could boost FreightTech for AI, warehouse automation and 3D printing.
After Uber recently announced bookings growth, the company has launched a broker offering that could help support future shipment growth and brokerage penetration.
Orderful has raised $15 million with NewRoad Capital Partners to help expand Orderful’s offerings, including self-service EDI tools for small and midsize businesses.
Smaller railroads have received $2.6 billion for more than 220 projects since the inception of the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement grant program.
The freight industry must take a series of steps to combat an epidemic of fraud.
Uber Freight’s payout to Greenbriar signifies a shift, highlighting both Uber Freight’s evolving valuation and the foresight of Greenbriar’s strategic financial protections.
With the next Trump administration expected to drive regulatory changes, experts anticipate a surge in M&A activity across retail, e-commerce and FreightTech, as companies like Amazon and DoorDash look to expand in a pro-business environment.
Bharath Krishnamoorthy, co-founder and CEO at Denim, discussed the ways freight brokers streamline their operations.
As public confidence in autonomous vehicles continues low, autonomous trucking developers are reeling in safety data from third-party experts.
Bipartisan bills including the Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 propose significant federal support to address the increase in freight fraud and organized retail crime.
Two-year-old SpeedX is entering the international logistics sector with the acquisition of Accelerated Global Solutions.
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $250 million for a multistate project to add electric truck chargers along the I-95 freight corridor.
The rapid expansion of global trade has complicated cross-border payments, adding costs and delays and heightening fraud risk. Financial institutions and fintech firms are implementing digital solutions to enhance transparency and security.
As AI continues to grow as a buzzword in many industries, especially in supply chains, workers fear getting replaced with new technology. However, AI is best used when working in tandem with employees.
Uber Freight posted a wider EBITDA loss but showed improvement in revenue in the third quarter.
CSX launched double-stack service to and from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore on Monday thanks to clearance projects that have been completed north of the Howard Street Tunnel.
As FreightVana CTO Don Everhart moves into his new role at Transflo, he answers FreightWaves’ questions on hot FreightTech topics.
Fleet managers are turning to new AI-driven Drowsiness Detection technology, which shows that 77% of drowsy driving events are detected by behaviors other than yawning alone.
As the industry continues to evolve, choosing the right fleet management software can prove daunting.
A new study projecting adoption of hydrogen internal combustion engines over the next decade suggests modest adoption.
Supply chain software provider Manhattan Associates says it is taking longer to close deals.
According to a new report by Becker Logistics, cargo theft varies seasonally and by mode and location.
Using electric trucks for inbound logistics includes Daimler Truck with a 2026 goal of zero-emissions truck deliveries to its plants.
At TIA Technovations, logistics technology leaders tackled the challenges of balancing tech investments with tight budgets. The panel highlighted the need to be strategic with implementations, maximize existing tools and foster collaboration with vendors.
Nick Persin, director of strategic partnerships for FreightWaves SONAR, spoke with Dylan Alperin, VP of professional services at Keelvar, during the October Webinar about delivering SONAR’s truckload datasets to the Keelvar platform.
The first-ever Freight Fraud Awareness Day, taking place on Tuesday, aims to unite the supply chain community in tackling schemes like double brokering and cargo theft, which have seen a 400% rise since 2022.
Motive has announced a first-of-its-kind service that expedites the emergency response of first responders to drivers of commercial vehicles involved in wrecks.
Nikola lays of 135 workers as it seeks to preserve its financial runway.
A tough earnings report at supply chain software provider E2open was greeted with a big sell-off on Wall Street.
Freight coordination platform Cartage has raised $3.3 million in a funding round led by Y Combinator. The company, founded by industry veterans, is using AI to streamline logistics without forcing brokers, shippers or carriers to change their preferred communication methods.
Dennis Lane, head of revenue at CargoWise Landside, joined Craig Fuller to talk about recent trends and technology impacting the drayage industry.
Former Amazon and Flexport executive Dave Clark has launched Auger, a $100 million-backed logistics software startup aimed at optimizing supply chain decision-making for midsize to large businesses by using AI and automation.
With scammers getting more sophisticated in compromising the security of cargo or a carrier’s sensitive information, brokers need access to the best technology available to help them efficiently deploy best-practice processes in their fight against fraud.
With a focus on charger reliability, accessibility and user experience, Charli 2.0 introduces one-tap charging, real-time station availability and installation solutions.
Xiaodi Hou was cast as a villain in the decline into irrelevance of autonomous trucking developer TuSimple. He sees it differently.
Startup carrier Global Crossing Airlines is partnering with FreightTech startup Airblox to start a nonstop freighter service between Chicago and Puerto Rico.
Flexport, a global supply chain solutions provider, is reducing its headcount by 2% as part of a reorganization aimed at helping the company drive profitability.
J.B. Hunt and UP.Labs aim to invest in six startups over the next three years.
As cybercriminals evolve, companies must adopt cutting-edge defense strategies to protect their operations from significant financial and reputational damage.
Wing delivery drones will soon collect orders from Serve Robotics’ autonomous sidewalk robots, forming an autonomous, multimodal delivery network.
Link Logistics has been able to create a technological solution that cuts to the heart of the industry’s traditional challenges while also empowering customers.
With a focus on education, technology and partnerships, MIG seeks to transform how small carriers navigate insurance decisions.
Global supply chain security could tighten dramatically after Hezbollah pagers and walkie-talkies were turned into miniature bombs.
An uptick in bad actors targeting trucks has raised concerns about the security of the de facto security protocol known as seed-key exchange.
Its big deal with Platform Science announced, Trimble’s transportation segment is touting upgrades and new products.
Freight factoring platform Outgo said a recent $15 million funding round has allowed it to ramp funding speeds to carriers.
FreightWaves has unveiled its 2025 FreightTech 100 list, spotlighting tech-forward companies that have best navigated a turbulent year.
Cargado CEO and cofounder Matt Silver announced Monday a first-of-its-kind invite-only load board for cross-border Mexico freight.
Trimble’s 2024 Insight Tech Conference + Expo in Las Vegas drew more than 1,500 attendees from across the transportation industry.
Technology alone is not enough to retain drivers, according to a panel at Trimble’s technology conference Insight. Human intervention still matters.
Paxafe’s Ilya Preston discussed reducing food waste, cutting emissions and more during the keynote discussion at FreightWaves’ Net Zero Carbon Summit on Wednesday.
Diesel-turned-electric truck driver AJ Savas shares the experience of driving an alternative fuel vehicle with FreightWaves reporter Kaylee Nix.
Jason Massey, CEO of Ndustrial, an AI-powered energy intensity platform for the $60B industrial market, and FreightWaves group lead Brielle Jaekel will discuss the cold chain challenges that are contributing to the industrial market’s high energy usage including transportation costs, Scope 3 emissions, and coincident peaks.
Evigence’s Oria Malka speaks on how technology helps the cold chain limit emissions and improve shelf life.
Sami Khan, co-founder and CEO of Nevoya, shares insights with FreightWaves Deputy Editor Brielle Jaekel to dispel myths around electric vehicles.
Sam Stockdale, head of sustainability at Link Logistics, discusses operational sustainability in warehousing at FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit on Wednesday.
Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic threw the entire world and daily life into turmoil, its effects still ripple through the global supply chain long after shutdown laws have been lifted.
Trimble customers who gathered in Las Vegas got the big news that Platform Science is acquiring Trimble’s telematics business.
FreightWaves examines the International Longshoremen’s Association’s concern with port automation and its effects on global port competitiveness.
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Platform Science have announced an agreement for Platform Science to acquire Trimble’s global transportation telematics business units.
The lanes are getting longer for autonomous trucks and the promise of greater profitability is predicted to follow.
Truckstop.com’s Brent Hutto discusses the company’s zero-tolerance policy toward fraud and its recent work with the FBI.
At Uber Freight’s Deliver conference, its founder and CEO announced same day and scheduled deliveries offerings, advanced tech features and said the company has reached $20 billion in freight under management.
Aifleet raised $16.6 million to help the company grow its operations and help truck drivers optimize their time.
This week in Borderlands: Wiliot chatbot would like a word about food supply chain safety; Maersk opens logistics warehouse in El Paso; Stotland Trucking expands operations in Texas; and Continental Tire plans $87M Fort Worth production facility.
FedEx Corp. announced a strategic alliance with Nimble Robotics on Thursday to scale FedEx Fulfillment with Nimble’s fully autonomous 3PL model.
ChargePoint cuts 200-plus jobs in second downsizing of 2024 after tough second quarter earnings report,
Portex founder Brittany Ennix explains how logistics technology should be built for SMB shippers.
Less-than-truckload booking platform MyCarrier announced Wednesday it has acquired supply chain payments platform Curant.
Driverless truck developers are looking to third-party validators to back their safety claims.
While the company continues to deny any wrongdoing, TuSimple has filed to settle its federal fraud case.
As electrification and infrastructure startups mature, banks get interested in lending money to help the best of them grow.
Startup Intramotev, which converts conventional freight cars to battery-electric, self-propelled vehicles, has debuted an autonomous double-stack car.
RyderVentures invested in AI system developer Terminal Industries last year; now the companies say they’re getting highly accurate check-in and monitoring with Terminal technology at one of Ryder’s warehouse yards in California.
Scanbot SDK highlights customer success stories demonstrating the effectiveness of its software development kit in freight and trucking.
TriumphPay announces an upcoming white paper examining the benefits and security of the TriumphPay Network.
With fuel cell trucks on the road, Nikola is changing the game, but will it be enough to survive?
ShipHero is separating its warehouse management system from its fulfillment business by launching a subsidiary 3PL, LVK, to better focus on customers. The move is to better position itself in the industry as the freight recession continues and venture capital in the FreightTech community becomes scarcer.
MyCarrier asked a Delaware judge to stop project44 from cutting off visibility data to MyCarrier.
With so many players in the trucking industry having to close, one company was able to recover from the brink of bankruptcy.
J.B. Hunt and autonomous truck maker Kodiak Robotics have executed more than 50,000 accident-free miles on a long-haul lane between Bridgestone facilities.
Korber Supply Chain Software announced Tuesday it is acquiring MercuryGate International Inc., a TMS provider.
One solution to improve roadside safety for commercial trucks is easily visible flashing lights mounted at the top of the cab.
The Port of Long Beach received a $7.875 million grant for its data system, which port leaders say will help speed cargo deliveries across the country.
