Technology
NMFTA released a new portal on June 3 for companies to anonymously report cybersecurity threats and freight fraud incidents. This initiative aims to promote industry information sharing, helping parties identify risks early and take preventive measures. Previously, the FBI listed related fraudulent tactics in an announcement on April 30; in May, FMCSA and the Department of Transportation launched an anti-fraud registration system; Congress is reviewing the "2025 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act." NMFTA also launched a freight fraud prevention center in March.
Transport Equipment Network (TEN) announced the appointment of Ali Silki as Chief Operating Officer. Silki served as General Manager at Amazon Freight for nearly a decade, leading technology upgrades and smart trailer projects, and has entrepreneurial experience in IoT and navigation. He will be responsible for the company's operational modernization and service quality improvement.
The short-haul electric truck pilot project, a collaboration between Fuel Transport and Kenvue Canada, achieved a 44.7% reduction in diesel costs after five months of operation in the Greater Toronto Area. Peter Perrella, Vice President of Operations, stated that the evaluation focuses on long-term operational viability rather than short-term cost comparisons. The pilot will continue until December and may expand to the U.S. market in the future.
The return on investment in telematics technology depends on the efficiency of data usage. SambaSafety's latest survey indicates that 66% of fleets consider interpreting data or taking action based on it as the biggest challenge, with device fragmentation being the main cause. Experts recommend that large fleets integrate data into operations, while smaller fleets can leverage consulting firms.
The 'Run on Less – Messy Middle' series of reports released by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) shows that pure electric trucks can handle regional distribution and some long-haul routes under real freight conditions. The participating Windrose electric trucks averaged 409 miles per day during the September 2025 demonstration and completed an 875-mile cross-state trip. Although current BEV purchase costs are about 2.5 times those of diesel trucks, NACFE expects them to fall to within 2 times by 2028 and possibly below traditional trucks by 2035. The report emphasizes that terrain and charging infrastructure are key constraints for long-haul applications, while manufacturers such as Tesla and Windrose are reducing costs through standardization.
Einride announced on May 18 that its cabless electric autonomous truck has begun a proof-of-concept operation in Marysville, Ohio, transporting goods for Ease Logistics on private and public roads. The project is an extension of the Ohio Department of Transportation's $8.8 million truck automation corridor initiative.
Ten years ago, investment banker Solange Velazquez completed the first satellite-based telematics deal, when devices were large and installation took five days. Today, technology has evolved into small, plug-and-play devices with significantly reduced costs. Industry experts trace back to 1988, when Omninet partnered with Qualcomm to pioneer Ku-band satellite mobile applications; now, cellular networks have largely replaced satellite, and GPS data is considered "old school." The term telematics has expanded to encompass broader areas such as fleet management and compliance, with companies like ABF Freight using it as an umbrella term covering sensor and camera technologies. Although some businesses have yet to adopt technologies like GPS tracking, the ELD mandate and the pandemic have accelerated industry acceptance. Startups such as GenLogs are innovating location data applications through camera networks, pushing technology beyond traditional hardware.
Torc Robotics announced that Tobias Wessels has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12. Wessels will oversee financial strategy to help the company scale and advance the commercialization of Level 4 autonomous trucks.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia announced the creation of a new Vice President of Data and Artificial Intelligence position, filled by Gautam Bhat. He will be responsible for driving the corporate data strategy and the responsible application of AI across the business, supporting the company's modernization, scaling, and long-term growth.
The FedEx Corporation Board of Directors officially approved on Wednesday the spin-off of its less-than-truckload subsidiary, FedEx Freight, into an independent publicly traded company. Upon completion of the spin-off, FedEx Freight common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on June 1 under the ticker symbol "FDXF." Although the spin-off is formally similar to the launch of a startup, industry observers point out that FedEx Freight possesses a mature brand license, customer base, and operational facilities, and its post-spin-off technology upgrades and new pricing system deserve more attention.