Technology
Einride completes Nasdaq listing, becoming a publicly traded company
Einride, an electric and autonomous freight technology company, listed on Nasdaq on June 10 under the ticker symbol ENRD. The company went public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company Legato Merger Corp. III, with the post-merger valuation adjusted from the initially announced $1.8 billion to $1.35 billion.
PepsiCo Expands Use of Autonomous Trucks in Its Supply Chain
PepsiCo announced a multi-year partnership with Gatik to expand the use of autonomous trucks in its North American supply chain. Since 2022, the two companies have operated 41 autonomous trucks in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. This initiative aims to optimize transportation networks, address staffing shortages in high-demand areas, and enhance delivery flexibility.
PepsiCo expands use of autonomous trucks in supply chain
PepsiCo plans to expand the use of autonomous trucks in its North American supply chain through a multi-year partnership with Gatik, currently operating 41 autonomous trucks in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas.
Interest in Reefer Trailer Telematics Is Heating Up
Fleets typically install telematics devices on tractors rather than trailers. But a shift is underway in the refrigerated container (reefer) sector: regulations, shipper demands, and cost pressures are driving the industry to reassess the value of reefer trailer telematics. This article explores its business case, industry practices, and adoption recommendations.
Interest in Reefer Trailer Telematics Heats Up
Fleets typically install telematics devices on tractors rather than trailers, but a shift is underway in the refrigerated container (reefer) sector. Industry experts point out that compliance requirements, cold chain regulations, and shippers' demand for visibility are driving reefer trailer telematics to become one of the fleet technologies with the clearest return on investment.
ABF Freight Introduces Tesla Semi Electric Trucks, Evaluates Fleet Expansion Feasibility
ABF Freight announced on Thursday that it has added two Tesla Semis to its fleet to assess whether electric heavy-duty trucks meet existing fleet standards in safety, reliability, and performance. The vehicles will initially be deployed on California linehaul routes, with potential expansion to Reno and other routes later. Parent company ArcBest noted in its annual report that during a three-week pilot in 2025, the electric trucks performed comparably to diesel trucks.
ABF Freight Introduces Tesla Semi Electric Trucks to Evaluate Long-Term Scalability
LTL carrier ABF Freight announced on Thursday that it has added two Tesla Semis to its fleet to evaluate long-term and scalable integration options. Initially, they will support California linehaul operations, with plans to expand to Reno, Nevada, and other routes. Company President Matt Godfrey stated that the move aims to test whether electric heavy-duty trucks meet the safety, reliability, and performance standards of the existing fleet. A previous three-week pilot in 2025 showed performance comparable to diesel trucks, but the company still needs a longer duration and broader operational scope to verify this.
Volvo Autonomous Solutions Announces Fully Driverless Highway Operations in the U.S. in Q1 2027
At its Capital Markets Day event held in Sweden, Volvo Autonomous Solutions announced that it will remove safety drivers and achieve fully driverless operations on U.S. highways in the first quarter of 2027. The company's president, Nils Jaeger, stated that it will operate more than 300 autonomous trucks by the end of 2027 and scale up industrial operations in 2028.
Volvo Autonomous Solutions Announces Fully Driverless Highway Operations in the U.S. in Q1 2027
Volvo Autonomous Solutions, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, announced at its Capital Markets Day event held in Sweden on Wednesday that it will remove safety drivers and achieve fully driverless operations on U.S. highways in the first quarter of 2027. Company President Nils Jaeger stated that more than 300 autonomous trucks will be in operation by the end of 2027, with industrial scaling entering in 2028.
NMFTA Launches Threat Reporting Portal to Strengthen Freight Cybersecurity and Anti-Fraud Collaboration
NMFTA announced the launch of a free threat reporting portal on June 3, designed to promote anonymous sharing of cybersecurity incidents and suspicious activities among companies to address freight fraud and cyber threats. This initiative aligns with the FBI's April announcement, the FMCSA's May system upgrade, and related congressional legislation.