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(34 articles)Kodiak AI launches autonomous freight on Dallas-Laredo lane
Kodiak AI and Charger Logistics have launched commercial autonomous freight service on a 435-mile lane connecting Dallas and Laredo, Texas, beginning September 8. The service currently operates with a
Freight Right Enables AI Assistants for Ocean Freight Bookings
Freight Right has opened its ocean freight booking platform to AI assistants, marking a notable step forward in automating freight procurement workflows. This capability allows shippers to leverage ar
Amazon Relay 2026: Small Carriers Get Smarter Tools and Expanded Opportunities
Amazon's RelayCon 2026 conference attracted over 1,000 small and mid-sized carriers to Las Vegas, double the attendance from 2025, signaling a maturing carrier network focused on operational excellenc
PlusAI SPAC Merger Targets Year-End Close, Driverless Trucks by 2027
PlusAI is progressing toward a definitive close on its $800 million SPAC merger with Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp. by year-end, positioning the autonomous trucking developer for commercial depl
AI adoption in trucking justified, justified: Expert insights
At the Trimble Insight conference in San Diego, logistics experts convened to discuss the legitimacy of artificial intelligence hype in the trucking industry. Lee Klaskow, senior analyst at Bloomberg,
Alvys Acquires LoadOps Customer Base in Strategic Optym Deal
Alvys has acquired the LoadOps customer base from Optym in a strategic partnership announced this week, consolidating transportation management systems across both carriers and brokers using Optym's l
Tavio's iPaaS Platform Tackles Freight Integration Headcount Crisis
Tavio, formed from the 2025 merger of HR tech integration specialists Joynd and The Cloud Connectors, is expanding its Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) offering into the freight and logistics
Intelligent Audit Named to 2027 FreightTech100 List
Intelligent Audit has been named to the 2027 FreightTech100 list, a prestigious recognition highlighting innovative technology solutions in the freight and logistics sector. This honor reflects the co
AI Freight Leads Digital Brokerage Market Growth
The digital freight brokerage market is experiencing significant expansion driven by artificial intelligence technologies that automate and optimize freight matching between shippers and carriers. AI
Freight Technologies Launches AI Proof-of-Delivery Validation
Freight Technologies has introduced an artificial intelligence-driven solution for proof-of-delivery (POD) validation, addressing a persistent operational challenge in last-mile logistics. This techno
Cargo Insurance Meets Carrier Verification in New Fraud Defense
MiKargo247 and Verified Carrier have launched a joint offering that removes traditional strategic theft exclusions from spot cargo insurance when brokers use Verified Carrier's platform to verify the
Egypt's Overland Freight Sector Embraces Digital Transformation
Egypt's overland freight sector is at an inflection point, with emerging signs that digital adoption is accelerating across regional transport networks. This shift represents a meaningful modernizatio
Autonomous Freight Technology Enters New Phase with VAS Innovation
VAS has announced significant progress in end-to-end autonomous freight capabilities, signaling an inflection point in the adoption of autonomous vehicle technology for freight transportation. This de
Overroute Raises $5.5M for AI Freight Execution Platform
Overroute, an Arkansas-based logistics technology startup, has secured $5.5 million in Series funding led by UP.Partners to accelerate development and deployment of its AI-powered freight execution pl
CargoWise AI Reshapes Freight: Traditional TMS at Inflection Point
CargoWise, a leading freight software platform, is positioning artificial intelligence as a core operational capability rather than a supplementary tool, fundamentally challenging how transportation m
Post-Apex Probe: Balancing Smart Freight Tech with National Security
The Loadstar's premium commentary examines the evolving tension between logistics innovation and national security frameworks following government investigations into freight technology platforms. Reg
Teamsters sue California over driverless truck rules process
The California Teamsters union has filed suit against the state's Department of Motor Vehicles, challenging not the substance of its newly adopted autonomous truck regulations but the procedural short
Gatik Secures $200M to Scale Driverless Trucking Operations
Gatik, an autonomous freight operator, has secured $200 million in Series D funding led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies, marking a major validation of commercial-scale d
MG Ship Launches AI Platform in Europe to Boost Logistics
MG Ship has announced its expansion into European markets through the deployment of an artificial intelligence-powered logistics intelligence platform. This strategic move reflects the growing adoptio
Electrifying Freight: The Future of Sustainable Logistics
The global logistics industry faces mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. Electrification of freight fleets represents a structural shift in how compan
Radiant Launches Program for Logistics Agents to Monetize Operations
Radiant has unveiled a new program designed to help logistics agents generate additional revenue streams by monetizing their existing operations and networks. This initiative represents a shift toward
Aurora Innovation Deploys Autonomous Trucking in North Texas
Aurora Innovation is advancing its autonomous trucking operations in North Texas, marking a significant step in the commercialization of self-driving freight vehicles. This development reflects the on
Fleet Rocket Reaches 92 GPS Providers for Enhanced Tracking
Freight Technologies has announced a significant expansion of its Fleet Rocket platform, now integrating with 92 GPS providers. This milestone reflects growing demand for comprehensive fleet visibilit
Fleet Rocket TMS Adds 19 GPS Integrations Via Fr8Radar
Freight Technologies has announced a significant expansion of its Fleet Rocket Transportation Management System (TMS) by integrating 19 additional GPS tracking providers through a partnership with Fr8
CJ Logistics Digital Freight Platform Hits Dual Growth Milestones
CJ Logistics, South Korea's leading 3PL provider, has achieved dual operational milestones on its digital freight platform, marking a significant step forward in freight marketplace digitization. Whil
Intelligent Audit Wins FreightWaves 2026 AI Excellence Award
Intelligent Audit has been honored with recognition in the FreightWaves 2026 AI Excellence in Supply Chain Awards, underscoring the growing adoption of artificial intelligence in supply chain auditing
Softlink Global Launches Freight Leadership Playbook
Softlink Global has launched a new strategic framework designed specifically for freight and logistics leaders, drawing inspiration from football playbooks to address operational challenges in the fre
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