Technology
Carrier Transicold Launches Transport Refrigeration Unit Replacement Program
Carrier Transicold has introduced the Fleet Refresh program, where dealers handle removal and installation of new equipment, paired with Lynx Fleet telematics and BluEdge monitoring services, applicable to X4 and Vector series units, aimed at helping fleets extend the life of existing trailer assets.
Waabi demonstrates AI driver transfer across different truck platforms
On June 26, Waabi announced that its Waabi Driver autonomous driving system successfully transferred from the Peterbilt 579 to the Volvo VNL Autonomous without new engineering, data collection, or retraining, demonstrating the generalization capability of its AI architecture.
Waabi completes demonstration of autonomous driving system migration across truck platforms
On June 26, Waabi announced that its autonomous driving system, Waabi Driver, has successfully migrated from the Peterbilt 579 to the Volvo VNL Autonomous without additional engineering, data collection, or retraining. This "generalized zero-shot migration" capability is seen as a key step toward the large-scale deployment of autonomous driving.
WattEV opens electric truck charging station in Fresno, California
WattEV opened its northernmost heavy-duty electric truck charging station in Fresno, California, on June 30. The site is part of the company's expansion plan into Northern California, with future stations planned near Oakland, Stockton, and Sacramento International Airport. The project received $13.2 million in funding from the California Energy Commission and was brought into operation two years ahead of schedule through Pacific Gas and Electric's Flex Connect program.
WattEV opens electric truck charging station in Fresno, California
Electric truck operator WattEV opened its northernmost charging station in Fresno, California, on June 30, as part of its expansion into Northern California. The site is equipped with 15 DC fast chargers and 7 megawatt-level chargers, with grid upgrades planned for completion by mid-2028. The company also plans to add sites near Oakland, Stockton, and Sacramento International Airport, and expand to Salem, Oregon, and Nevada.
FedEx Freight: Process Simplification Drives Improvement in Customer Experience Metrics
FedEx Freight President and CEO John Smith stated during an analyst call on June 25 that the company's efforts to simplify processes and build a business structure specifically designed for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping have led to improvements in customer experience metrics. He mentioned that the sales team's deepening of customer relationships, the return of sales forces to service centers, and the adoption of new customer technologies have all contributed to enhanced competitiveness. The company expects revenue to grow by 4% to 6% year-over-year over the remaining seven months of 2026.
FedEx Freight: Process Simplification Drives Improvement in Customer Experience Metrics
Following its separation from FedEx, FedEx Freight has significantly improved customer experience metrics through process simplification, sales team strengthening, and deployment of new technologies. President John Smith revealed an 8% quarter-over-quarter increase in Mastio scores and projected revenue growth of 4% to 6% year-over-year for the remaining seven months of 2026.
Quarterhill Secures $2.5 Million Contract to Provide Traffic Data Collection Services for the Chicago Area
Quarterhill announced that it has been awarded a $2.5 million contract by the Illinois Department of Transportation to install and maintain traffic data collection sites in northeastern Illinois, including the Chicago metropolitan area. The initial contract term is three years, with renewal options extending up to ten years.
Quarterhill awarded $2.5 million contract to deploy traffic data collection sites in the Chicago area
Quarterhill announced it has been awarded a $2.5 million contract by the Illinois Department of Transportation to install and maintain traffic data collection sites in northeastern Illinois, including the Chicago metropolitan area. The initial contract term is three years, with renewal options extending up to ten years.
Kratos Completes Cross-State Convoy Autonomous Transport Mission for NASCAR Event
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced the completion of a cross-state convoy autonomous transport mission for NASCAR event logistics. The mission involved a convoy of manned and unmanned trucks over two weeks, covering approximately 6,000 miles, demonstrating the scalability of its military autonomous technology for long-haul logistics.