Motor carriers and logistics providers have been applying the latest technologies to help solve old challenges, such as driver recruiting and retention, regulatory compliance and moving freight more efficiently while ensuring highway safety.
February 19, 2021startups
Business, Technology 
The advent of federally mandated electronic logging devices attracted a spate of new technology vendors eager to fill a new market need. (Trimble)
Trucking’s Shifting Technology Landscape
The advent of federally mandated electronic logging devices attracted a spate of new technology vendors eager to fill a new market need. (Trimble) Business, Technology, Logistics, TCA 
Shipwell via YouTube
Shipwell Raises $35M to Fuel Growth
Shipwell via YouTubeShipwell, an Austin, Texas-based startup focused on managing trucking and shipping logistics for businesses, has raised $35 million to continue its growth, the company said Oct. 24.
October 25, 2019 Business, Technology 
Ryan Rogers (left) and Will Brewer talk in the body shop at Covenant Transport. (Covenant Transport Services)
Freight-Related Startups, Tech Firms Continue to Attract Investment
Ryan Rogers (left) and Will Brewer talk in the body shop at Covenant Transport. (Covenant Transport Services)Interest in freight-related startups and technology continues to grow, as evidenced by several recent investment deals as well as a first-of-its-kind Founders Camp whereby representatives from 20 startup firms met with trucking executives and shippers in Chattanooga, Tenn., to exchange ideas for new products and services.
October 17, 2018 Business, Technology, Autonomous 
Convoy
Sun Valley Secret Tech Demos Feature Trucking Networks, Quantum Physics
ConvoyNearly all of the biggest names in media and technology descended on Sun Valley, Idaho, July 11-16, and in the mix this year were trucking networks, spider silk and quantum physics.
July 17, 2017 Technology, Autonomous 
Starsky Robotics
The Road to the Autonomous Truck
Starsky RoboticsThe trucking industry’s march toward self-driving trucks is gaining momentum as new developers attempt to accelerate the pace of innovation.
June 16, 2017