Aurora begins driverless routes in Texas, 2025 freight company closures list grows, USDOT ties two fatal crashes to low-English speaking skills, and more.
U.S. trucking firms, including Balkan Express, file Chapter 11 amid market strain; FreightWaves tracks 2025 closures.
We're back with another Funny Freight Friday, doing a rundown of some of the funniest message exchanges we've been sent lately.
Convoy Inc. seals a deal for its tech stack, which includes its driver app, automated price matching, and more.
VC funding in freight tech dries up in 2023 after massive investments during the pandemic period of 2020-2021.
Navigating the future of trucking: KargoBot unveils its autonomous truck fleet, while Volta Trucks faces challenges in the electric HGV market.
Most people polled believe Convoy's closure is good for the industry.
Transfix secures $40M Series F at a 60% down round, from $940M to $376M valuation.
Uber Freight's latest innovations include a revamped TMS, a game-changing procurement tool, and deep AI integration that's turning heads.
Flexport, a freight-forwarding giant, is in turmoil as CEO Ryan Petersen aims to stabilize finances, leading to a 30% workforce cut. An expert predicts a challenging future.
Key players FedEx and UPS announce new automation partnerships, furthering the conversation on how advanced tech influences worker negotiations.
Zerobroker's $6.5M brings the company closer to reshaping logistics by cutting out brokerage fees, offering a direct link between shippers and truckers.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's late-night veto decision sparks debate as unions argue against autonomous trucks, fearing job losses.
Analysis of TuSimple's challenges in the autonomous trucking industry and FedEx's impressive financial performance surpassing expectations.
Learn why project44 is letting go of 116 team members and how they're adapting to shifting dynamics in the FreightTech industry
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