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(25 articles)Aurora's Driverless Trucks Hit Major Milestone, No Observer Required
Aurora Innovation has achieved a critical inflection point in autonomous trucking commercialization by deploying second-generation hardware capable of fully driverless operations across 10 commercial
Data Analytics Reshape Freight Shipping: What's Changing Now
The freight shipping industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by advanced data analytics, automation, and real-time visibility technologies. Rather than relying on traditional manual
AI Reshaping Freight Management for Large Shippers
A new Cario research paper analyzes the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on freight management strategies among large shipping companies. The study documents how AI technologies are be
Westwell AI Autonomous Freight Transforms Border Logistics
Westwell is showcasing how artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology are fundamentally reshaping border freight logistics operations. The demonstration highlights a significant shift t
AI-Powered Autonomous Freight Transforms Border Logistics
Westwell's demonstration of AI-powered autonomous freight technology signals a significant shift in how border logistics operations are being conducted. The deployment of autonomous vehicles for cross
Federal & State Support Accelerates Autonomous Truck Deployment
The National Association of Manufacturers reports renewed federal and state government support for autonomous truck deployment, marking a significant policy milestone for the freight industry. This re
Parallel Systems Builds World's First Autonomous Freight Rail System
Parallel Systems is developing what it claims to be the world's first fully autonomous freight rail system, representing a significant technological leap in logistics automation. The company, led by C
2027 FreightTech Awards Nominations Open: Industry Innovation Recognition
FreightWaves is opening nominations for its ninth annual FreightTech Awards, a prestigious recognition program for the most disruptive technology companies in North American freight. The awards culmin
PepsiCo & Gatik Launch Major Autonomous Freight Deployment
PepsiCo and Gatik have announced a landmark commercial deployment of autonomous freight vehicles, representing a pivotal moment in the adoption of self-driving technology for supply chain operations.
Einride Goes Public on Nasdaq, Signals Shift to Autonomous Freight
Einride, a Stockholm-based autonomous vehicle technology company, officially launched on Nasdaq Wednesday following completion of its de-SPAC merger, trading under ticker symbols ENRD and ENRDW. The c
AI Agent Adoption Accelerating in Freight Operations
FreightWaves and Trimble have released a comprehensive white paper examining AI agent adoption across the freight industry, based on survey data from carriers, brokers, shippers, and owner-operators.
PepsiCo and Gatik Launch Largest Driverless Trucking Deployment
PepsiCo and Gatik have announced a multi-year strategic partnership representing the largest commercial autonomous freight deployment to date. The deployment is already live across three states (Texas
Cab-less Trucks Begin Real-World Testing in Ohio
Cab-less truck technology is entering a critical phase with real-world freight operations testing in Ohio. This pilot program represents a significant milestone in the adoption of autonomous vehicle t
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
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.
Congress Sets Federal Framework for Autonomous Trucks in 2025
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the BUILD America 250 Act, which includes the first congressional framework for regulating autonomous commercial motor vehicles in inters
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
Manual Freight Systems Hamper Efficiency Across Supply Chains
Despite decades of technology investment, freight operations continue to depend on manual human intervention to bridge gaps between disconnected systems. This structural inefficiency affects how shipm
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
Autonomous Trucks Becoming Economically Viable for Freight
The autonomous trucking sector is reaching an inflection point where unit economics are becoming increasingly favorable for widespread adoption. As technology matures and operational costs decline, au
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
Autonomous Trucking Transforms Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Autonomous trucking represents a structural shift in how supply chains will operate over the next decade, moving from a driver-centric model to technology-driven logistics networks. This transition to
Electric Autonomous Trucks Poised to Transform Dock-to-Dock Operations
A new generation of electric autonomous trucks is entering the market with a specific focus on dock-to-dock operations—the short-haul, high-frequency movements that connect distribution centers, wareh
Humble Robotics Secures $24M for Autonomous Cabless Truck
Humble Robotics has secured $24 million in funding to develop and scale its autonomous cabless hauler technology, marking a significant milestone in the commercial trucking industry's shift toward dri