#freight-technology
(46 articles)Uber Freight CTO: Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail and How to Win
Val Marchevsky, CTO of Uber Freight, shared critical lessons on AI adoption in freight at the Supply Chain AI Symposium 2026, warning that the industry must focus on solving fundamental business probl
Product Design Critical to Digital Freight Platform Success
Product design has emerged as a critical competitive differentiator in digital freight platforms, fundamentally affecting how shippers, brokers, and carriers interact with technology solutions. As dig
Why AI Logistics Pilots Fail: The Data Quality Crisis
The freight technology industry faces a fundamental disconnect between AI marketing claims and operational reality. While vendors pitch AI-driven dashboards, ETAs, and automation across virtually ever
Technology Driving Freight Innovation & Operational Efficiency
GreenFleet.net reports on the technological innovations reshaping the freight and logistics sector. The article highlights how advanced technologies are enabling carriers and logistics providers to op
XPO CEO Discusses Tech and Culture Transformation in Freight
XPO, Inc.'s CEO is set to address an audience at Northwestern University about the intersection of technology and organizational culture within the freight and logistics sector. This speaking engageme
ImEx Cargo Introduces Plug-In Freight Ops™ Platform
ImEx Cargo has announced the launch of 'Plug-In Freight Ops™,' positioning it as a new category within digital freight execution infrastructure. This platform represents an attempt to address fragment
Data-Driven Freight Shipping: How Analytics Transform Logistics
The freight shipping industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by data analytics, real-time tracking technologies, and digital platforms. Rather than relying on traditional manual pro
FreightTech Awards 2027: Nominations Open June 29
FreightWaves has announced that nominations for the eighth annual FreightTech Awards will open on Monday, June 29, 2026, with an application deadline of August 31, 2026. The program recognizes the mos
AI-Powered Autonomous Freight Reshapes Border Logistics
Westwell's demonstration of AI-powered autonomous freight represents a significant technological shift in how border logistics are managed globally. By leveraging autonomous vehicles and artificial in
Technology Reduces Freight Industry Risk & Improves Operations
The freight industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation aimed at reducing operational and financial risks through technological adoption. Advanced solutions—ranging from real-time visi
Freight Leaders Push Tech Automation, Capacity Collaboration to Cut Costs
Supply chain leaders representing drayage, brokerage, and logistics technology firms are rallying around a coordinated modernization agenda: automation of booking workflows, real-time asset tracking,
Volvo and AVI-SPL Launch Autonomous Freight on Texas Corridor
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and AVI-SPL have begun commercial driverless freight operations on the Dallas-Houston corridor, marking a significant expansion of autonomous trucking deployment in the Unit
Freightera Earns TIA Awards Recognition for Innovation
Freightera, a digital freight marketplace platform, has been recognized as a finalist in the TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association) Awards across two competitive categories: Industry Innovati
Volvo Plans Fully Driverless Trucks by Q1 2027
Volvo Autonomous Solutions has announced an aggressive timeline to achieve fully driverless operations on U.S. highways beginning in Q1 2027, marking a pivotal transition from safety-driver-assisted t
Ship4wd Wins 2026 Digital Freight Shipping Award
Ship4wd has earned recognition as a leading digital freight shipping platform for 2026, underscoring the growing importance of technology-driven solutions in modern logistics operations. This award re
Rail Innovation Drives Supply Chain Efficiency With Intramotev
Intramotev is advancing rail freight capabilities through technological innovation, presenting a meaningful opportunity for supply chain modernization across North America. The development signals gro
Intramotev Reimagines Rail: Next-Gen Tech Transforms Freight
Intramotev is introducing innovative rail technology designed to address persistent challenges in freight rail transportation. The development represents a notable advancement in how the rail industry
Rail Wagon Tracking Growth Accelerates But Market Adoption Lags
The rail freight industry is experiencing a gradual shift toward IoT-enabled wagon tracking systems, driven by growing demand for real-time visibility and operational efficiency. However, adoption rat
Latest Supply Chain & Freight Tech Updates Brief
This briefing article aggregates recent supply chain and freight technology updates from Inbound Logistics, a leading publication serving logistics and supply chain professionals. The article consolid
FreightWaves Launches 2026 AI Excellence Award for Supply Chain
FreightWaves has announced the 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Award, designed to recognize companies that have successfully deployed artificial intelligence to transform logistics operations. The
Bot Auto Scales Autonomous Trucking With Veteran Ops Leadership
Bot Auto has appointed Brett Suma as president and COO, bringing three decades of trucking operations expertise to operationalize its autonomous vehicle technology. Suma and his team previously built
Spotter AI Modernizes Freight Operations with Latest Updates
Spotter AI has announced updates designed to modernize freight operations and enhance the efficiency of carrier management in the trucking industry. These updates represent a continued evolution in ho
FreightFacts Launches Incentivized LTL Shipper Score Platform
FreightFacts is accelerating adoption of its LTL Shipper Score platform by introducing an incentivized pre-registration program. This platform-as-a-service initiative targets the fragmented less-than-
Port NOLA Deploys AI to Optimize Rail Cargo Operations
The Port of New Orleans has launched an artificial intelligence initiative to optimize rail-based cargo operations, marking a significant step toward smarter port infrastructure in the Gulf region. Th
Freight Industry Must Adopt Technology Solutions Now
The freight industry is at an inflection point where technology adoption is transitioning from competitive advantage to operational necessity. Without digital solutions, carriers face growing challeng
6 US Trucking Companies Leading Freight Innovation
This article profiles six US-based trucking companies that are reshaping the freight industry through technological adoption and operational innovation. The focus on these industry leaders suggests a
Volvo's 2027 D13 Engine Cuts Emissions 83%, Boosts Fuel Efficiency
Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled a completely redesigned D13 engine engineered to meet the EPA's 2027 emissions standards while maintaining—and in many cases improving—performance and fuel effi
Einride Deploys Level 4 Autonomous Trucks in Ohio Logistics
Einride and EASE Logistics have launched a significant proof-of-concept deployment of SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks in Ohio, marking an expansion of autonomous trucking technology beyond trad
Driverless Electric Trucks Launch Ohio Warehouse Routes This Summer
A groundbreaking pilot is underway to deploy driverless, cab-less electric trucks for inter-warehouse cargo transport in Ohio this summer. This represents a significant technological milestone in supp
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
Gnosis Freight Appoints Walmart Veteran Gary Adams to Board
Gnosis Freight, a logistics technology and freight management company, has appointed Gary Adams—a veteran from Walmart's supply chain operations—to its board of directors. This appointment reflects th
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
Paid Inc. Appoints Freight Tech Veteran Lance Healy to Board
Paid Inc. has appointed Lance Healy, an experienced freight technology professional, to its board of directors. This appointment represents a strategic effort to inject deep industry expertise into th
Freight Tech Veteran Lance Healy Joins Paid Inc. Board
Paid Inc., a freight technology platform, has appointed Lance Healy, a veteran in the freight technology sector, to its board of directors. This move reflects the company's strategic emphasis on stren
ShipTime Appoints Freight Tech Veteran to Board
ShipTime, a digital shipping platform, has strengthened its leadership bench by appointing an industry veteran with over 30 years of freight technology experience to its board of directors. This move
Paid Taps Freight Tech Pioneer Lance Healy for Board Role
Paid, a freight technology company, has appointed Lance Healy, a recognized pioneer in freight technology, to its board of directors. This strategic addition reflects the company's commitment to deepe
Paid Inc. Appoints Freight Tech Veteran to Board
Paid Inc. has appointed a seasoned freight technology veteran to its board of directors, reinforcing the company's commitment to advancing digital solutions in the freight and logistics sector. This s
Paid Inc. Adds Freight Tech Veteran Lance Healy to Board
Paid Inc., a freight financing and technology platform, has appointed Lance Healy, a veteran of the freight and logistics technology sector, to its Board of Directors. This move reflects the company's
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
FourKites Launches AI Ocean Booking Platform for Freight
FourKites, a leading supply chain visibility provider, has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered ocean booking platform designed to optimize freight reservations and reduce booking complexity
SONAR Launches Affordable Self-Serve Rate Intelligence Tool
SONAR has democratized access to professional-grade freight rate intelligence by launching a self-serve tier called SONAR Quick Rates at $24.99 per month, eliminating traditional sales cycles and cont
FedEx Launches Collaborative Import Tool to Streamline Logistics
FedEx has announced a new collaborative shipping tool designed to streamline and enhance the import process, addressing a critical pain point in global supply chain operations. This technology-driven
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
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
Uber Freight Big Data Transforms Shipper-Carrier Operations
Uber Freight is utilizing advanced big data analytics to create measurable improvements in freight transportation efficiency for both shippers and carriers. The platform's data-driven approach enables