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Real-time location intelligence is revolutionizing how businesses manage their supply chains.

Plus, an AI-based autonomous trucking software provider, and Tier IV, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, announced a partnership to develop autonomous driving solutions in Japan.

Emails sent to select carriers introduce Walmart’s new brokerage program and outline the benefits of participation.

Intangles digital twin technology can not only help in proactive maintenance but prove that over-the-road trucking fleets uphold high safety standards as well.

David Bell, founder and CEO of CloneOps.ai, discusses the advantages of its new AI-driven voice agents and how streamlined call center workflows allow companies to expand in sales and customer service.

As market analysts continue to gauge the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, some domestic manufacturers are banding together to revitalize America’s manufacturing sector.

Coursing through the different segments within FreightTech, just as with cloud computing before it, are big bets on AI.

After exploring the potential of large language models, Deliverr co-founder Harish Abbott recognized that logistics professionals spend most of their work time handling routine tasks like email, phone calls and data entry.

Supply chain management company Flexport is suing Freightmate AI, alleging former Flexport employees now heading the logistics software company stole sensitive commercial documents.

Transflo has released the latest update of its automation solution for document processing in the trucking industry.

According to a SnapFulfil survey, 56% of respondents expect their warehouse automation levels to increase somewhat over the next two years, while 23% foresee a significant increase.

Bloomberg reports that Ares Acquisition Corp. II is in advanced talks to merge with Kodiak Robotics, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Componentized microservices let companies implement only the TMS features they need, avoiding the bloat and cost of a traditional TMS.

A performance analysis by Orderful of different equipment types highlights strengths and challenges across the market.

The story of venture capital in 2024 was one of resilience and green shoots, but also one of hype in which the big fish ate the little ones.

Nirvana Insurance, an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer, announced an $80 million Series C funding round valued at nearly $850 million.

A major U.S. shipyard has deployed 3D printing to create a key systems component during the construction of a new aircraft carrier.

Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage of autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation as the company prepares to begin commercial driverless operations in April.

This week: Shoppers share safety concerns, and we examine theft on the railroads

Sebastian Baquero’s career in the trucking industry started with importing and selling tires at just 21 years old. Through years of working with fleets, he gained firsthand insight into one of the industry’s most overlooked cost centers.

Supply chain software provider Descartes is benefiting from a quick-changing tariff environment.

Founding partner Jake Medwell speaks with FreightWaves about 8VC’s new fund.

The Delaware Chancery Court dealt a short-term setback to project44 in its case against MyCarrier, but the longer-term impact is uncertain.

Autonomous trucking company Bot Auto announced its plans to schedule continuous driverless commercial freight operations in 2025.

With the integration of SONAR’s market intelligence into project44’s Freight Procurement Analytics, shippers can access data that enables more informed and agile procurement decisions.

In the latest episode of the Bring It Home podcast, Aaron Slodov, CEO of Atomic Industries and co-founder of the New American Industrial Alliance, discusses developments paving the way for a U.S. manufacturing renaissance.

Brentwood, Tennessee-based Interstate Health recently announced the addition of three prominent leaders to its advisory board.

Flexport founder Ryan Petersen and FreightWaves discuss the reasoning behind Flexport’s massive product release, the role of AI in global logistics and the evolving landscape of international trade regulations.

WattEV recently announced an agreement with Tesla for the delivery of 40 Semis in 2026, with two of the heavy-duty electric trucks coming this year.

Anthony Levandowski’s startup Pronto has announced an agreement with Heidelberg Materials to deploy its Autonomous Haulage System on over 100 trucks worldwide over the next three years.

Greenscreens.ai is being acquired by Triumph Financial Inc. for $140m in cash, $20m in stock.

Appointments are the most commonly overlooked component of the supply chain but are crucial to keeping operations running smoothly.

In an era when artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, freight brokerage stands at the forefront of transformation.

Fraud remains one of the biggest threats to the freight industry, with bad actors constantly adapting their tactics. Lisa Haubenstock, VP of product at Truckstop, dives into the issue and the strategies companies can leverage to stay ahead.

AI is moving in but transportation is inherently a people business. How do we make sure the human touch is there while having AI as a support system?

Visibility was set to be the be-all, end-all solution in logistics. Did it deliver what it promised?

Freight can be made or broken by response time on rate quotes. Front has the AI assistant that helps brokers work faster to get responses out.

Chicago-based robotics solutions company Formic has established itself as a niche provider of automation for smaller businesses with its robots-as-a-service rental program.

David Bell of CloneOps.ai spoke to FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson about the future of AI in the transportation industry and how the CloneOps AI voice agent can prioritize and manage a wide range of communication functions.

Truck Parking Club has announced the addition of industry veteran Brent Hutto, former chief relationship officer at Truckstop, to its team.

Australian logistics software provider WiseTech is in the midst of a governance crisis after four board members resigned.

A recent study notes that despite a critical shortage of parking spaces and technology-driven solutions, truckers are hesitant to embrace mobile apps.

An aging workforce and President Trump’s tariff policies are steering companies toward adopting more technologies that optimize workflows as well as health and safety.

According to a person involved in the discussions, freight forwarder Forto has reached out to competitors to discuss potential deals.

Ridgefield, Washington, industrial automation company Lab0 announced the launch of the first industrial humanoid-inspired system designed to fully automate inbound warehouse operations.

After years of hype, autonomous trucking providers have begun to deliver on the promise of driverless operations, with companies touting plans for commercial uses.

The Manifest conference in Las Vegas highlighted autonomous truck rollouts, but trucking executives are taking a wait-and-see approach.

The change at the top of Manhattan Associates looked like an ouster, but former CEO Eddie Capell met with analysts to say it wasn’t.

Sotira, which is leveraging AI to help brands offload and capitalize on their surplus inventory, has raised $2 million in funding.

New CEO Reid Spitz said 90% of HDVI’s customers saw improvements in key safety metrics like speeding or harsh braking in their first year working with the company.

Gaia Dynamics is arming customers with AI-driven tools to accelerate the tariff code classification of products.

The logistics industry is no stranger to financial inefficiencies, particularly in the accounts receivable process – something Upwell aims to combat.

On Monday, advanced transportation management software provider Alvys announced the launch of its integrated marketplace, which consolidates multiple load boards directly within its TMS platform.

ArcBest announced Monday it is piloting a forklift that also acts as a freight dimensioner.

“I have never seen a role like a cradle-to-grave broker in any other industry,” said FreightHero’s founder and CEO.

TRC Cos. recently announced it has surpassed $2 billion in funding for client projects supporting clean commercial transportation and renewable energy initiatives across North America.

Implementing a top-tier TMS can significantly enhance any forwarder’s logistics operations.

FreightTech could contribute to a digital transformation in vehicle logistics, and Detroit-based Auto Hauler Exchange and its investors are betting on it.

Waabi announced a strategic partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions to jointly develop and deploy autonomous trucks.

GenLogs’ technology uses roadside sensors and cameras to collect data on trucks and equipment, applying methodology inspired by counterterrorism operations.

This week: We get an update on Kal Freight’s bankruptcy proceedings.

WWEX Group argues that certain details in Freight Essentials’ lawsuit against the company and its affiliates contain sensitive business information that, if disclosed, could harm its competitive position, but Freight Essentials says not so fast.

A market intelligence report by global supply chain automation analysts at Interact Analysis forecasts that growth in the mobile robot market will dip over the next two years.

“We’re partnering with over three times the number of freight forwarders that we [anticipated] by this time,” said Bryan Lacaillade, co-founder and CEO of Freightmate Ai.

The project44 vs. My Carrier dispute over eBOL technology has reached a Delaware court, with both sides asking for injunctions.

Kodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy Solutions announced that Atlas completed the delivery of 100 loads of proppant with two RoboTruck equipped with Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s self-driving system.

Autonomous yard operations leader Outrider recently announced an industry-first deployment of advanced reinforcement learning (RL) techniques across its customer sites.

This week Descartes shares the work it’s doing to combat location spoofing.

In an Illinois case involving gathering biometric data from truck drivers, telematics provider Lytx has settled for $4.25 million.

Seven-year-old electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and announced an immediate halt to operations weeks after it furloughed its remaining workers and idled its Oklahoma factory.

From optimizing electric vehicle fleets to mitigating fraud and automating nonrevenue tasks, automation is positioned to address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges.

Manhattan Associates and Blue Yonder were key supply chain software providers highlighting their new capabilities at NRF ’25.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Barry Conlon and Adam Wingfield

In the latest episode of the Bring it Home podcast, Brian McMorris, founder and president of Futura Automation, said he sees robotics and automation playing a role in reshoring decisions.

This week we explore how retailers are balancing security measures with customer experience.

“In mature markets like the U.S., data accuracy and completeness are critical to building trust and delivering value,” said Shippeo co-founder Lucien Besse.

As the first president of Armada Sunset Holdings, Chris O’Brien sees strong potential for technologies such as AI and machine learning to drive innovation in supply chain management.

Autonomous truck maker Aurora Innovation Inc. is suing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after the agency denied its request for a five-year exemption from the placement of roadside warning devices in favor of cab-mounted warning beacons.

Supply chain visibility firm Overhaul raised $55 million in funding to finance technology growth and acquisitions.

In 2024, retailers dealt with a costly challenge: U.S. consumers returning $685 billion worth of merchandise — 13.21% of total retail sales, according to Appriss Retail’s latest report.  Alarmingly, 15.14% of these returns were fraudulent, costing retailers a staggering $103 billion. The report, created with Deloitte, highlights the most common fraud schemes. Wardrobing, in which […]

Kuebix is being relaunched as a TMS by FreightWise in a recent deal with less-than-truckload carrier Estes.

Aurora, Continental and Nvidia recently announced a partnership at CES to deploy and manufacture driverless trucks at scale.

As cargo theft continues to rise, brokers look for solutions to secure their operations. TrueHauler, a browser-based platform, relies on geofencing and photo verification to ensure drivers follow through with security protocols and verify their identity on pickup and delivery.

This legal battle began in May 2020 when Omnitracs accused Platform Science of stealing its intellectual property.

A ruptured deal between project44 and MyCarrier now has spawned a p44 lawsuit against SMC3.

This week the industry gets advice on cybersecurity strategies for 2025.

Cass Information Systems rounds out its freight payments platform with the acquisition of AcuAudit.

Gatego was founded by CEO Adrian Garcia, whose firsthand experience in his family’s trailer yards highlighted the inefficiencies of traditional systems.

Craig Leinauer of Travelers Insurance discusses the rise of organized cargo theft and freight laundering rings that are leaving drivers, carriers and even brokers liable for millions of dollars in losses.

CloneOps.ai has received funding from industry investors including Sope Creek’s Kevin Nolan, who sees a positive future for augmenting human talent in brokerage.

This week: Double brokers grab $1M in toys and porch pirates have a dance off

Through real-time temperature monitoring, predictive analytics, and smart routing, Forefront Global Logistics minimizes spoilage and ensures that fresh produce reaches its destination at peak quality.

Reverse stock splits offer an immediate – if artificial – benefit to companies struggling with low stock prices. But they rarely work out long term.

Frank Kenney of Cleo gives insight into the current challenges of AI in logistics and how incremental integration over the next decade will be crucial for maximizing efficiencies.

SONAR’s latest release introduces a game-changing feature: the National Insights Landing page. This powerful tool provides a comprehensive overview of the freight market, highlighting shifts in capacity, demand and fuel prices. The intuitive interface spotlights weekly top-moving markets, allowing users to quickly identify trends and opportunities.

DAT, the dominant leader in the load board business, has sneaked an abusive and predatory term into its agreements with clients. No one should ever sign DAT’s default agreement. 

To meet the needs of an evolving market, Samsung SDS developed the end-to-end global logistics platform Cello Square. Executive Vice President Kooil O details how the platform helps shippers manage logistics processes, from strategic supply chain planning to efficient import and export execution.

DAT Freight & Analytics spoke with FreightWaves about DAT’s acquisition of Trucker Tools and how it plans to address connectivity issues, fraud and customer needs in the new year.

With 2024 drawing to a close, team leaders at SONAR discussed during a Thursday webinar the top enhancements made to the logistics data platform.

In a significant advancement for the freight brokerage industry, SONAR, the leading provider of high-frequency freight market data, has unveiled the Coverage Guide, an AI-powered offering within its new Broker Tool Kit. This cutting-edge application aims to simplify the complex decision-making process for freight brokers, enhancing efficiency and profitability.