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(24 articles)FedEx Freight Deploys Self-Driving Linehaul Technology
FedEx Freight has begun implementing self-driving technology for linehaul operations, marking a significant step toward autonomous trucking in the North American freight industry. This development rep
Torc Robotics Partners with Mila for Advanced Physical AI
Torc Robotics, a Daimler Truck subsidiary, has formalized a strategic partnership with Mila, Quebec's premier artificial intelligence research institute, marking the first autonomous trucking company
Motive's AI Stack Transforms Fleet Operations with Collision Avoidance
Motive announced a comprehensive AI-powered platform upgrade at its Vision 26 conference, directly addressing the fragmentation and manual workflows that plague fleet operations. The centerpiece is th
Volvo and DSV Launch Autonomous Freight Operations in Texas
Volvo and DSV have begun autonomous freight operations in Texas, representing a significant milestone in the commercialization of self-driving truck technology for supply chain logistics. This partner
Autonomous Freight Bot Completes First Fully Driverless Shipment in Texas
Bot has achieved a significant operational milestone by executing a fully autonomous freight shipment in Texas, marking a pivotal advancement in autonomous trucking technology. This development repres
Parallel Systems Raises $100M for Autonomous Freight Train Tech
Parallel Systems, a robotics and automation company focused on autonomous freight solutions, has secured $100 million in capital funding to accelerate commercialization of self-driving freight trains.
Autonomous Freight Rail: The Quiet Revolution Reshaping Last-Mile Economics
While the logistics industry remains focused on the perpetually-delayed promise of autonomous trucking, a more transformative development has quietly emerged: Intramotev has become the first company t
Autonomous Electric Trucks Deploy Across Ohio & Indiana
Einride, EASE Logistics, and DriveOhio, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), have announced a deployment of autonomous electric trucks across Ohio and Indiana. This in
Volvo and DSV Launch Autonomous Freight on Dallas-Houston Route
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and logistics giant DSV have launched commercial autonomous freight operations on the Dallas-Houston corridor, a strategically important freight lane in the U.S. South. This
Volvo and DSV Launch Autonomous Freight Operations
Volvo and DSV have announced the launch of autonomous freight operations, representing a significant milestone in the commercialization of driverless truck technology for long-haul logistics. This par
Long-Haul Driver Crisis: Not Shortage, But Retention Collapse
FreightWaves analysis reveals the American trucking industry has fundamentally misdiagnosed its workforce crisis for three decades. The industry narrative of a "driver shortage" obscures a more damagi
Aurora and McLane Launch Driverless Trucking Between Dallas-Houston
Aurora and McLane have launched commercial driverless trucking operations on the Dallas-Houston corridor, a pivotal milestone in autonomous freight technology deployment. This partnership represents o
Kodiak Launches Autonomous Freight Service with Roehl Transport
Kodiak, a leading autonomous trucking technology company, has announced a commercial freight service partnership with Roehl Transport, one of North America's largest trucking companies. This deploymen
DHL Express workers ratify 4-year contract with 20% wage hike
DHL Express unionized workers across 16 US states have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement with overwhelming 92% approval, marking a significant labor victory for the Teamsters un
Autonomous Freight Study: What Driverless Trucks Mean for Logistics
A comprehensive study into the future of driverless autonomous freight is reshaping how supply chain professionals view long-term transportation strategy. This research represents a critical inflectio
AI Transforms Road Freight into Competitive Edge for Logistics
The World Economic Forum highlights AI's transformative potential in road freight, positioning intelligent technologies as a critical differentiator for logistics companies worldwide. Rather than simp
Logistics Industry Trends 2026: What Supply Chain Leaders Must Know
DHL has released its logistics industry trends forecast for 2026, providing critical insights for supply chain professionals planning their strategies and technology investments. The analysis covers e
Tesla Ramps Electric Semi Production in 2026, Reshaping Commercial Freight
Tesla announced during its Q1 earnings call that mass production of the Tesla Semi will begin in 2026, marking a structural shift in the commercial freight sector. CEO Elon Musk outlined a deliberate
Einride Files $1.35B SPAC Listing With Amazon EV Fleet Deal
Einride, a Swedish autonomous electric truck technology company, has filed for a $1.35 billion Nasdaq listing via SPAC merger with Legato Merger Corp. III while simultaneously announcing a major expan
Humble Robotics Launches Autonomous Electric Haulers for Freight
Humble Robotics has publicly launched its autonomous electric hauler platform, marking a significant step in the commercialization of autonomous freight technology. The company's transition from steal
PlusAI Exits SPAC Deal with Churchill Capital IX
PlusAI, an autonomous trucking technology company, terminated its planned SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp. IX, citing unfavorable market conditions as the primary reason. Despite the deal's co
Cabless Autonomous Truck Design Reshapes Electric Freight Future
A forward-thinking startup is challenging conventional truck design by developing fully autonomous electric freight vehicles without traditional cabs, signaling a fundamental shift in how the logistic
Humble Launches Autonomous Electric Haulers for Freight
Humble, a stealth-mode logistics technology company, has announced its entry into the autonomous freight market with purpose-built electric haulers designed for real-world freight operations. This rep
AI Agents Transform Delivery & Transportation Logistics
AI agents represent a significant technological shift in logistics and transportation operations, moving beyond traditional optimization tools to enable autonomous, real-time decision-making across de