Technology

President and COO Webb Estes reviews restored functions, praises customers that stuck around.

Coming on the heels of the hack against LTL carrier Estes, an industry meeting maps out ways to battle cyberattacks.

The decision to prioritize technology in a business so reliant on people to cover loads and deal with exceptions is poignant in the wake of the past week’s events. 

Triumph Financial’s earnings saw a tighter EBITDA loss at TriumphPay and a largely flat average invoice price in its transportation factoring business.

Prospective acquirers are looking at Convoy’s platform and engineering and product teams.

Austin, Texas-based Tank Payments, a trucking fintech company, has received Airbnb’s Economic Empowerment Award.

Officials from Nexxiot and Deloitte talk with FreightWaves in this Q&A about how combining data on container movements and a container’s financial streams can help ward off illicit trade.

Supply chain software provider e2open has a new shareholder in activist investor Elliott Management.

Despite a tumultuous year, the Flock Freight team is optimistic about how its technology is advancing and the future needs of the industry when it comes to its mode offering.

The logistics industry is collaborative by nature, and project44 regularly embraces partnerships to create and improve data-driven solutions for their customers. Over the past few years, Google Cloud has become one of the company’s most impactful partners.

With over two decades of experience in logistics, Regan Daniels’ evolution is a story of adaptability and a pursuit of efficiency.

The integration of Blue Yonder and Doddle is designed to strengthen end-to-end returns management services primarily in the U.S. market.

The International Trade Commission terminated a patent infringement claim by lidar maker Ouster against Chinese competitor Hesai.

“There is no good lane or bad lane or good deadhead or bad deadhead. There is only a focus on what is a good route for the driver to maximize their profitability,” says aifleet co-founder and CEO Marc El Khoury.

Uber Freight has rolled out new technology solutions for its TMS, procurement and use of generative AI.

“AI-powered insights help customers take informed action, like seeking alternative suppliers, tracing their raw materials, identifying potential geographic concentrations and targeting risky supplier networks,” says Altana Technologies’ Amy Morgan.

Most of the styling and design ideas from Volvo’s SuperTruck 2 freight efficiency exercise probably won’t ever see production, but some might.

Not everyone will agree with the results of project44’s on-time parcel-delivery performance survey, the survey’s leader says.

Jeremy Daily, a cybersecurity expert and presenter at an upcoming conference on the issue, discusses the Estes hack in a Q&A.

The incumbent TMS provider is unifying its carrier and shipper platforms to generate network effects.

Can Outrider hold onto its healthy lead in distribution yard autonomy as competition begins to form?

Uber Freight Exchange is designed to unlock operational efficiencies and compress the time it takes to procure, eliminating the back-and-forth of traditional mini-bids by bringing the process onto one single tool.

The NMFTA’s Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity attendees will hear from professionals on the leading edge of the cybersecurity industry, ranging from industry practitioners to representatives from government entities and thought leaders in academia.

The SSC’s newly released API technical standard is available on GitHub.

Startup Flipturn really was named for the swimming maneuver. Now it wants to make trucking electrification just as smooth.

Ditat TMS carriers and Blue Yonder shippers can enjoy the benefits of a contract model within a spot market-like scenario thanks to their recent integration.

While AI has the potential to prevent accidents, it can only deliver on its potential if it’s consistent and accurate.

Hyzon Motors agreed to pay a $25 million fine to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission fraud case.

Loadsmart CEO Felipe Capella said there’s “massive value potential for the whole freight industry” by applying computer vision technology.

Zerobroker’s fundraising round saw participation from freight forwarder Flexport, FundersClub and Streamlined Ventures.

FedEx partners with an AI-powered robotics firm to load FedEx Ground trailers.

As many organizations still have functional silos, it is becoming paramount to the success of broader supply chain technologies that those functions collaborate across the organizations.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sided with autonomous technology developers over organized labor and his own party in vetoing AB 316.

According to a recent study by SkyQuest Technology, every year more than $750 billion worth of losses occur worldwide due to poor cold chain logistics and facilities and improper handling procedures.

Stack AV founder Bryan Selesky is keeping most of the details of his autonomous trucking startup to himself for now.

“One of the key requests that we hear from our customers is an ability to reduce charging times, and that requires both improvement of vehicle technology as well as charging technology,” Prologis’ Henrik Holland said at FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit.

Swedish startup Einride reduces the carbon footprint of its trucking customers by matching electric trucks with available chargers.

ACT Research, a leading transportation research firm, is on the side of the debate that sees significant penetration of alternative fuels for trucking.

Startup software developer Waabi, a late entry to autonomous trucking, has a 10-year deal to haul on the Uber Freight network.

The former Emerge senior vice president of customer success plans to leverage customer voices in his new role leading Princeton TMX.

FreightWaves has unveiled its 2024 FreightTech 100 list, spotlighting tech-forward companies that have best navigated a turbulent year.

With this rise of AI, we take a look at how it can be used by the logistics industry.

Orbcomm, a major provider of ELDs, has been hit by a ransomware attack, impacting its key product offering.

Project44’s Jett McCandless comments on the state of technology as the company completes a round of layoffs on Thursday.

Anthony Sutardja, co-founder and CEO of Parade, told FreightWaves the new capital will go toward AI and RFP tools.

Integrations solutions provider Kleinschmidt plans to help insurance tech vendor meshVI build out its future technology stack and will provide application programming interface support.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pressed the American Trucking Associations and tech companies over job and safety concerns associated with driverless trucks.

Parallel Systems unveiled Tuesday another second-generation, battery-powered autonomous rail vehicle, which is slated for use in pilot projects both in the U.S. and abroad. Through this iteration of the autonomous […]

The California Senate passed a bill to ban heavy-duty driverless trucks, leaving it to Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign or veto the legislation.

Nikola asks customers with electric trucks under recall for potential battery fires to return them to its plant.

Axle’s universal data platform gathers intelligence that’s focused on helping fleets optimize deliveries, reduce fuel costs and increase driver retention.

The timing in promoting its growing patent portfolio could suggest TuSimple is trying to find a buyer for its U.S. business.

Amid a contraction of autonomous trucking firms, the founders of self-driving startup Argo AI are launching a driverless trucking startup.

The prominent former Amazon executive agreed to resign from the CEO role. Flexport founder Ryan Petersen will take back his role. 

The partnership offers e2open TMS users seamless access to FlockDirect, a terminal-free shared truckload solution from Flock, enabling real-time quoting and booking.

Using water emitted from fuel cells for a car wash is part of Toyota’s first all-renewable-energy vehicle processing center.

Convoy’s new system uses machine learning and other tools to identify possible fraud.

Former Amazon executive Dave Clark told FreightWaves that Flexport founder Ryan Petersen wants to redirect Flexport’s mission.

A third Nikola battery-electric truck burst into flames inside a lithium supplier’s building, but the company says recalled trucks are still safe to drive.

Norfolk Southern and DrayNow will further develop technology for intermodal that provides real-time information on first- and last-mile movements.

Tyson Foods has signed a three-year contract to use Gatik autonomous trucks to move its protein products on the middle mile.

RCG Logistics will immediately be integrated under the Acertus brand.

Ree Automotive tested its Reecorner by-wire technology for months before getting precertification that moves it closer to production.

During the NMFTA’s monthly webinar, Perygee’s CEO shares how properly tracking little data helps transportation companies leverage big data insights across their organization.

SONAR has added three new data sets to our vast array of market data.

Walmart has announced a partnership with Wing, the drone delivery arm of Google parent Alphabet, to deliver quick meals, groceries, household essentials, over-the-counter medicines and more to residents through the air.

The governor of California appears to favor supporting autonomous trucking technology over labor objections.

Technology can offer solutions to help last-mile shippers handle increasing volumes while reducing cost and improving the customer experience.

Issues in the yard can threaten tight delivery windows just as much as issues on the road. Every inefficiency in the supply chain creates a domino effect, but so does every improvement.

A new app from Finloc 2000 allows carriers, drivers and, soon, freight brokers to book overnight truck parking, addressing an issue that plagues the U.S. trucking industry.

Just as scaling McDonald’s was more about real estate than hamburgers, electric truck charging is as much about land as it is about the grid.

The latest FreightWaves SONAR release gives users the ability to customize outputs based on rate per mile versus flat rates and to quickly retrieve 90-day moving averages for contract rates.

DJI this week unveiled FlyCart 30, its first delivery drone. Here’s what you need to know.

“Optym HaulPlan has enabled us to plan more efficiently and make adjustments to lanes quicker,” said Estes President and COO Webb Estes.

Tai has been working on email improvements utilizing AI and machine learning for over three years now. . Most recently, the company introduced a new email feature – helping brokers write emails.

Shippers are exploring new technologies to mitigate rising costs and hit sustainability goals, but to maximize results they need to have a rock-solid foundation of data and a streamlined dimensioning process.

It’s important to have access to full end-to-end visibility across all parts of the supply chain.

Carey Mendes, a former oil executive leading’s Nikola’s pursuit of a hydrogen distribution network, has resigned.

Veteran business leader Steve Girsky acknowledges challenges but points to Q4 as the culmination of fuel cell truck startup Nikola’s efforts.

Lean Solutions Group’s workforce analytics services let an organization know if what it is doing is driving a better experience and greater efficiency for improved customer relationships and lower costs.

The supply chain must be nimble to adapt to changing consumer and economic demands.

The TruckParkingClub.com application now provides real-time reservable parking sites at 143 rest stops and 120 premium locations for overnight, multi-night and up to monthly stays.

Ditat is planning to roll out its new user interface, which will improve the overall appearance of its TMS, making it more mobile-friendly.

“Almost all breaches end in a lawsuit. On average, those lawsuits are upwards of $10 million per company just to get back on your feet,” said the NMFTA’s Antwan Banks.

“I believe what we basically had in the supply chain was a reset, an unfortunate reset, due to the overstocking. I think, in all areas, we’re kind of close to the end of that,” said John Vaccaro, PalletTrader CEO and founder.

Two Genesee & Wyoming subsidiaries are seeking a permit from the Federal Railroad Administration to conduct a pilot project that would involve deploying Parallel Systems’ autonomous rail vehicle technology on limited portions of their networks in Georgia.

Moves similar to blackjack tactics describe how cash-poor transportation startups are grasping for new capital.

“Leadership has got to make sure they have the right information, as well as the right driver at the right time for the right reason,” said Lytx’s Jeff Martin.

While AI technologies have the potential to transform the shipping and logistics industries, their success takes careful and strategic planning.

In the post-pandemic pivot from just-in-case to just-in-time manufacturing, digital freight network Convoy has launched a service to help shippers and carriers manage risk.

Hyliion Holdings has enough cash and investments to run its business through 2024 without raising new capital.

Hyzon Motors is willing to consider selling itself or merging to keep making progress on its fuel cell system.

Cash-strapped electric bus and battery maker Proterra Inc. sought bankruptcy protection Monday and plans to operate during reorganization.

“…at FreightVerify, it is a distinct honor to play a role in the industry’s transformation,” said FreightVerify’s Greg Nelson.

Asset sales in Q2 helped Nikola add cash to its balance sheet, but losses widened as ramp-up of fuel cell trucks consumed cash.

“Part of what worries us about trucks, in particular, is that the truck vehicle networks weren’t really designed to be put on the internet,” said NMFTA’s Ben Gardiner.

Could Kodiak leverage some of the work Navistar has in on a redundant chassis for a Class 8 autonomous truck?

Supply chain technology provider Trimble posts impressive Q2 results and says truck spot rates may have “bottomed out.”

Kodif’s founding team showcases experience, resulting in the development of a technical product that empowers even those lacking technical proficiency to effectively utilize it.

“The discussion of reducing the de minimis back to the $200 threshold could impact e-commerce retailers with high-value products by increasing costs,” said BoxC Logistics co-founder Chad Schofield.