Month: June 2026

The freight industry stands at a crossroads that looks remarkably familiar to anyone who remembers the early days of fintech. Before Plaid became the connective tissue linking bank accounts to lending decisions, borrowers shuffled paperwork and lenders operated on good faith. Now that same transformation is coming for trucking, and Highway’s Chief Commercial Officer Michael… Continue reading Highway looks to become the ‘Plaid for Freight’ as cargo theft goes direct

AVI-SPL has begun commercial autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston. The technology solutions provider is running Volvo VNL Autonomous trucks powered by the Aurora Driver on the corridor. It is using the trucks to move various audio-visual electronics, including a mix of new products and end-of-life equipment from which it recovers precious metals as… Continue reading Volvo and AVI-SPL launch driverless freight operations on Texas corridor

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today called on motor carriers to participate in its Safety Impacts of In-Cab Monitoring research, which will assess how driver-facing cameras (DFCs) can positively impact safety and operational metrics. Fleets are increasingly adopting in-cab monitoring systems alongside other core safety technologies. In response, ATRI conducted prior research that examined… Continue reading ATRI Invites Motor Carriers to Participate in Study Assessing the Potential Safety Benefits of Driver-Facing Cameras

Carrier Assure founder and CEO Cassandra Gaines has released a new industry framework designed to help brokers, shippers and freight forwarders navigate one of transportation’s most challenging questions: What constitutes a reasonable and defensible carrier-selection process? The framework, known as The CAVRA Standard, is a 54-page guide built around four principles — carrier assessment, verification,… Continue reading Cassandra Gaines unveils trucking industry blueprint for carrier selection 

A potential breakthrough in the Middle East could soon ease major headaches for truckers, shippers, and manufacturers worldwide. On Friday, U.S. and Iranian leaders are set to formally sign a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Switzerland. This interim deal aims to end recent fighting, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and start 60 days of… Continue reading How the 14-Point U.S.-Iran MOU Could Reshape Global Supply Chains