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Fleets are realizing that electric terminal tractors can reliably move trailers within logistics yards while generating measurable savings.

Rather than plan around a national transition to zero-emission trucks, fleets are weighing total cost of ownership, operational feasibility and customer expectations.

Once a niche service, power-only brokerage has grown into a key transportation model for shippers, brokers and carriers seeking greater flexibility and efficiency.

Even brokers that have prioritized compliance and safety could face a more difficult operating environment, trucking and logistics leaders said.

The Supreme Court’s recent Montgomery ruling has raised the stakes for how freight brokers approach carrier selection, documentation and liability exposure.

Back-office functions in trucking and freight brokerage are evolving as artificial intelligence moves deeper into transportation management software.

Connected trailer technology is transforming cargo-theft prevention from passive tracking to active access control, said Jeff Irish, general manager of Road Ready.

Fleets are increasingly adopting connected trailer technology for real-time monitoring, better trailer health visibility and to diagnose and address problems early.

The North American heavy-duty truck market remains under pressure with fleets delaying equipment purchases amid uncertainty, according to consulting firm McKinsey.

The partnership, announced during CES, is aimed at accelerating Kodiak’s ability to scale its self-driving technology. The platform will combine hardware, firmware and software.