Plus: U.S. imports slow as tariffs bite, Mexico slaps 50% tariffs on Chinese goods, UP–NS defend their $85B merger amidst rival alliances, and more.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say rival alliances prove their merger will strengthen competition, as CSX and CN tout new intermodal services linking Canada’s West Coast to Nashville.
Mexico plans tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods, reshaping North American trade flows as C.H. Robinson rolls out a new U.S.–Mexico consolidation service to cut costs.
TruckSmarter raises $16M and launches Dispatch, an AI assistant to help carriers book loads faster. We visited their SF office to see what’s driving the momentum.
HappyRobot secures $44M Series B funding to scale its AI workforce, often described as agentic AI in enterprise operations. The San-Francisco startup is giving enterprises automated teammates and attracting major investor backing.
SYCN Auto Logistics, Mercury Auto Transport, and Rite Way Auto Transport Group have merged to form the largest founder-led, privately owned automotive logistics company in North America.
BEAVERTON, Ore., and SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2025 — DAT Freight & Analytics has agreed to acquire the Convoy Platform from
Cambridge Capital merges Everest Transportation Systems with Simple Logistics to form a freight brokerage leader, combining reefer expertise with tech-driven operations.
New Partnership Leverages Thousands of Locations, hundreds of thousands of parking data points, and Advanced Sensor Technology to Aid Law Enforcement
OTR Solutions launches OTR365 Ecosystem and OTRintelligence, combining AI-powered automation with 24/7 instant funding to transform freight factoring for carriers and brokers.
"I am excited to join Truck Parking Club, which is moving quickly to help solve one of the most pressing challenges in trucking today. The truck parking crisis affects nearly every driver on the road, and Truck Parking Club is well-positioned to make a real difference," said Hutto.
Identity Verification Solution Tackles $35 Billion Industry Challenge
HappyRobot, a pioneer in AI-powered voice solutions for the logistics sector, today announced it has secured $15.6 million in Series A funding.
Introducing Greenscreens: For Shippers, an innovative AI-powered truckload market rate solution designed to empower shippers with confidence and precision in their truckload freight procurement decisions.
Integration of #1-rated owner-operator load board and #1-rated TMS software expands services for brokers and carriers.
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