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Technology & Innovation
High ImpactOct 6, 2026

Autonomous Trucks Are Here: What Small Carriers Need to Know

Autonomous trucking has moved from theoretical to operational reality in 2025-2026. Aurora is running over 440,000 driverless miles across 10 Sun Belt routes, Kodiak has deployed 35 driverless trucks

FreightWaves#autonomous-trucks#driverless-freight#trucking-labor
Procurement
ModerateSep 23, 2026

FedEx-Led Consortium Completes InPost Acquisition

The acquisition of Poland's InPost by a consortium led by FedEx and Advent International has reached a critical milestone: all offer conditions have been satisfied and the deal is now unconditional. S

The Loadstar#inpost-acquisition#fedex-advent-consortium#poland-logistics
Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 1, 2026

PE Firm Consolidates Regional Couriers to Build 1M-Unit Network

Private equity firm Trident Management is executing a consolidation strategy in the highly fragmented regional courier sector, acquiring three separate courier operators, Priority Dispatch Inc., Diamo

FreightWaves#pe-rollup#regional-courier#last-mile-consolidation
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 25, 2026

Priority Courier Experts Acquires Two Midwest Logistics Firms

Priority Courier Experts has completed a strategic acquisition of both Priority Dispatch, Inc. and Diamond Expedited, marking a significant consolidation move within the regional courier services mark

American Journal of Transportation#courier-acquisition#midwest-logistics#last-mile-consolidation
Procurement
ModerateJul 28, 2026

DHL Acquires Baltic Express Provider Venipak for Regional Expansion

DHL's acquisition of Venipak represents a strategic consolidation move to strengthen its express delivery footprint across the Baltic region and Eastern Europe. Venipak, a major regional player, opera

Air Cargo News#dhl-acquisition#venipak#baltic-logistics