Birmingham, AL Freight Carriers & Brokers in Birmingham, Alabama

Shippeo Buys Logward to Automate Carrier Workflows From Tracking Data

The acquisition pairs real-time shipment visibility with AI-driven task automation, aiming to close the gap between knowing where a load is and acting on delays.

May 9, 2026

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WattEV Orders 370 Tesla Semis — Largest California EV Fleet to Date

First 50 units ship in 2026, with 300+ serving Port of Oakland drayage under joint program. WattEV selected Tesla after public RFP on cost, performance, and availability.

May 9, 2026

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Hendrickson ElectraAx E-Axle Targets Medium-Duty EVs by Late 2027

Fabricated design allows custom track width, gear train, and brake configurations for Class 4–6 trucks and school buses. Production-ready end of 2027.

May 9, 2026

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Brent Crude Falls 3.8% to $97.38 on Iran-US Peace Talks

International oil benchmark drops nearly four percent as diplomatic signals ease war premium — diesel and gasoline prices expected to follow within days.

May 8, 2026

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MicroVision pitches lidar 2.0 strategy on cost, software, modularity

Lidar supplier targets trucking ADAS with four-pillar plan emphasizing design-to-cost, open software framework, and modular hardware across vehicle classes.

May 8, 2026

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GXO Q1 Earnings — No Fleet or Equipment Updates Disclosed

Third-party logistics provider swung to profit but released no tractor counts, trailer orders, or warehouse automation spend.

May 8, 2026

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FBI Warns Cyber Cargo Theft Cases Surging Across Freight Industry

Cybercriminals are impersonating legitimate freight companies to steal loads, according to a new FBI public alert on cargo theft.

May 8, 2026

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FMCSA revoked 67 ELD devices in 16 months — two more dropped today

Safe ELD and MYLOGS ELD pulled from registry for failing technical specs. Administrator Barrs signals enforcement campaign will continue.

May 8, 2026

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Volvo D13 Engine Cleared for 2027 EPA NOx Standard—What Changes

VTNA's updated D13 meets the 2027 nitrogen oxide rule. What the compliance package means for service intervals, aftertreatment, and shop tooling.

May 8, 2026

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Contract Rates Up 8% Since Fall as Capacity Stays Tight Through Mid-Year

Long-term contract rates climbed roughly 8% from last fall, with spot and contract pricing both rising as tender rejection rates stay elevated and shippers lean harder on second…

May 8, 2026

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Georgia Inland Port Cuts 26,000 Annual Truck Trips With Rail Shuttle

Gainesville facility opens with Norfolk Southern five-day-a-week service to Savannah, replacing 600-mile roundtrip drayage runs and cutting Atlanta highway congestion.

May 8, 2026

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