PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain

The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 15, 2026

Interest in reefer telematics heats up

In an industry where 3PLs don’t always know where their trailers are, reefer telematics has been low on the priority list of investments. That’s now changing. 

By S.L. Fuller • June 12, 2026

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ABF Freight adds Tesla Semis to fleet, evaluates expansion

Two additional electric trucks, based primarily in California, will help the LTL carrier assess other potential routes.

By David Taube • June 11, 2026

Volvo Autonomous Solutions plans fully driverless operations in Q1 2027

The company said it expects one in 10 long-haul heavy-duty trucks to be driverless on U.S. highways within the next decade.

By Larry Avila • June 11, 2026

NMFTA launches threat-reporting portal

The free tool seeks to help carriers and other stakeholders to better avoid and respond to fraud and other cyber risks.

By David Taube • June 10, 2026

Transportation Equipment Network names new COO

The trailer leasing firm tapped former Amazon Freight General Manager Ari Silkey to help modernize operations.

By David Taube • June 9, 2026

Consortium to develop California ‘Green Truck Corridor’

The Port of Long Beach, the Wonderful Co. and Lincoln Transportation Services will work together to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gases on the trade route.

By Haley Cawthon • June 4, 2026

Kenvue Canada saves big on diesel costs with Fuel Transport EV pilot

“Use of an EV truck on the Toronto test route resulted in a 44.7% savings on diesel,” Fuel Transport VP of Operations Peter Perrella said.

By Larry Avila • June 4, 2026

Survey finds fleets struggle to use telematics data

Some companies have in-house teams of 500 strong to discover ways to unlock the technology’s full potential.

By S.L. Fuller • June 3, 2026

Battery-electric trucks demonstrate longhaul potential

Using Tesla Semis and other equipment, carriers are demonstrating the technology’s real-world applications.

By David Taube • June 2, 2026

Einride’s cabless trucks hit Ohio roads in Ease Logistics trial

In Marysville, the autonomous vehicles will go between warehouses on both private property and public roads for the proof-of-concept service.

By Haley Cawthon • May 28, 2026

Volvo Group North America takes nearly $197M hit in CARB settlement

The California Air Resources Board alleged that 10,000 Volvo truck engines used auxiliary emission control devices that violated the state’s emissions certification process.

By Haley Cawthon • May 26, 2026

From satellites to cellular-connected devices: The evolution of telematics

The technology is heavily associated with location data. “But the potential is there for more,” said the president of ABF Freight.

By S.L. Fuller • May 22, 2026

Torc Robotics appoints CFO

The Daimler Truck tech subsidiary taps a seasoned autonomous industry veteran for the role. 

By Larry Avila • May 21, 2026

Federal surface transportation bill adds provision for national AV guidelines

Kodiak AI Founder and CEO Don Burnette says the move is a step to give regulators the tools to oversee “the scaled rollout of autonomous trucks.”

By Larry Avila • May 20, 2026

Saia creates new AI, data leadership position

Gautam Bhat, who held previous positions with General Electric businesses and other leadership roles, is tasked with advancing the use of the tech for the carrier.

By David Taube • May 19, 2026

FedEx board approves trucking business spinoff

A new standalone FedEx Freight may resemble a start-up, but the LTL carrier is far from it, experts say. 

By Larry Avila • May 15, 2026

Is Amazon Supply Chain Services already a logistics heavyweight?

The umbrella of logistics offerings features attractive qualities for shippers, but questions remain around capacity allocation, experts said.

By Max Garland • May 13, 2026

Aurora Innovation, McLane expanding partnership in Texas

The popular food supplier is automating long-haul transport between Dallas and Houston, with additional driverless routes expected to be added later this year.

By Jessica Loder • May 12, 2026

Aurora says lower operating costs a draw to prospective customers

The value proposition, 15 cents cheaper per mile than the typical compensation for a driver, has “resonated quite well,” CFO David Maday said.

By Larry Avila • May 11, 2026

How CNG trucks are providing an alternative to diesel

Compressed and renewable natural gas vehicles represent “the most mature alternative fuel technology currently in widespread commercial deployment,” an industry group said.

By David Taube • May 6, 2026

Saia transitions over 10,000 devices to new physical security system

Tech partner SecuriThings’ platform provides streamlined monitoring to better manage and protect assets, the carrier said.

By David Taube • May 6, 2026

Toyota to build a hydrogen fueling station in Southern California

A partnership with Hyroad Energy will bring 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks to the company’s North American Parts Center supply warehouse.

By David Taube • May 4, 2026

Carrier Logistics acquired by private equity firm STG

The LTL management software company plans to develop artificial intelligence designed to streamline various terminal operations.

By Haley Cawthon • May 1, 2026

California removes restrictions on driverless trucks

The regulatory overhaul now lets heavy-duty, autonomous trucks operate on public roads without a safety driver once proper permitting is secured.

By Larry Avila • April 30, 2026