Ransomware and Phishing Hit Fleets Where It Hurts: Dispatch Systems
Cyberattacks can shut down TMS platforms, strand drivers, and spoil loads. Here's what fleets face and how to harden systems before the next breach.
Hank Rivers
Equipment, OEM & Electric Vehicles
Hank Rivers covers truck hardware, tractors, trailers, engines, drivetrains, emissions aftertreatment, battery-electric and hydrogen trucks, charging infrastructure, telematics hardware, ADAS, tires, APUs, recalls, and the maintenance economics that decide what a fleet actually spends per mile. Former fleet manager. He treats OEM press releases like used-truck listings until proven otherwise.
FreightWaves-Trimble Survey Measures AI Adoption Across Freight Ops
New industry survey tracks where carriers, brokers, and shippers are deploying AI agents today and what's slowing wider rollout.
Gordie Howe Bridge Opens June 15, What Cross-Border Fleets Need to Know
The $4.6 billion Detroit-Windsor span adds a second commercial crossing for auto and freight traffic, but toll structure and U.S. political support remain…
Bob Packwood, Trucking Deregulation Architect, Dies
The Oregon Republican co-sponsored the 1980 Motor Carrier Act that ended ICC rate and route control, reshaping the equipment market for four decades.
Designer-Goods Theft in New Jersey Highlights Blind-Load Risk
Overhaul recovered $187,000 in stolen high-fashion freight after criminals targeted a blind shipment. The case shows how cargo-tracking hardware can cut…
Commerce Recommends Duties on Chinese, Mexican Van Trailers
Investigation targets dry and refrigerated van imports plus subassemblies from both countries.
Horizon Targets Class 8 BEV Tractor in 18 Months to Challenge Tesla Semi
The medium-duty EV maker plans to ship a Class 8 battery-electric tractor by late 2027, expanding beyond its current Classes 3-7 lineup.
U.S. to Skip USMCA Renewal July 1, Triggering Rolling Reviews
White House will let trade pact enter annual review cycle instead of 16-year extension. Auto content rules, steel tariffs, and side deals now in play for…
Volvo VNL can now update software unattended while locked
New 24-volt platform lets drivers start the update, lock the truck, and walk away. No shop visit required.
Anti-Cargo Theft Coalition Urges Senate Action on CORCA
Industry coalition pushes Senate to move cargo theft bill after 348-60 House passage. No equipment mandates in the legislation.
Descartes bought Idelic for $25.3M, what AI fleet safety costs now
Descartes closed the Idelic acquisition in April 2026 for $25.3 million. The SaaS provider reported 15% revenue growth and 46.4% EBITDA margin as fleets pay…
Cargo Theft Bill Awaits Senate Vote After 348-60 House Passage
More than 200 companies, including BNSF and the American Trucking Associations, are urging the Senate to pass HR 2853, which would coordinate federal and local…