C.H. Robinson's AI Push Skips Carrier Vetting After Supreme Court Loss
Broker automates quoting, tracking, and scheduling but leaves carrier selection manual after Montgomery ruling. Industry attorney says AI that speeds freight…
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Illinois Tollway proposes 30% commercial rate hike starting 2027
Class 8 trucks would pay $26.15 at Dixon plaza on I-88, up from $20.10, under capital-program funding plan.
Trump Pardons 11 Diesel Tuners, Ending Federal Tampering Prosecutions
White House grants full clemency to mechanics convicted of selling or installing emissions defeat devices. DOJ has stopped all new criminal cases, but civil…
Drayage Operators Turn to Automation as Margins Shrink and Congestion Persists
FreightWaves and CargoWise survey finds manual dispatch no longer sustainable under driver shortages and terminal delays.
Numeo AI Turns Carrier Dispatch App Into Continuous Verification Layer
Platform's 10,000-driver user base gives brokers real-time location data and fraud-resistant capacity without requiring third-party tracking installs.
Class8 Flags 42,570 High-Risk Truck Unloads Using OEM Axle Weight Data
Startup analyzed 3.3 million unload events from 68,340 trucks, assigned suspicion scores using suspension load sensors, satellite imagery, and behavioral…
Dual Bypass Cuts Weigh-Station Stops Better Than App Alone
Transponder plus mobile app captures 12 more hours and $1,108 per truck per year than single-method fleets, PrePass benchmark shows.
$1.3M in Copper Wire and Data-Center Gear Recovered at Illinois Yard
Cook County sheriff's unit found two stolen trailers at an Elk Grove Township truck yard after GPS ping led investigators to $300K copper load. Second trailer…
Where the Top 100 For-Hire Carriers Are Headquartered in 2026
Interactive map shows state-by-state distribution of North America's largest for-hire fleets. Texas, California, and the Midwest dominate headquarters…
Progressive Requires Some Fleets to Switch ELDs to Get Coverage
Insurer confirms certain trucking applicants must install Motive telematics devices within 30 days or face cancellation. No discount for mandatory enrollment.
Samsara Tracking Label Targets $35B Cargo Theft Gap With Bluetooth
Single-use adhesive label delivers near-real-time shipment visibility across 99% of major U.S. roads without carrier scans or lithium disposal hassles.
Cybersecurity Quiz Surfaces Gaps in Fleet Attack Preparedness
FleetOwner quiz tests fleet managers on ransomware, phishing, and DDoS threats hitting dispatch systems and load data.