FreightWaves Infographics: Air cargo industry anticipates big peak season to finish year

Fleet telematics provider Samsara Inc. filed suit against rival Motive Technologies in federal court Wednesday, alleging Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, copied and used its proprietary technology, engaged in false and misleading advertising and created fictitious accounts to gain access to Samsara’s connected vehicle platforms. In the 94-page lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the…

Cargo airline Ameriflight said Tuesday it received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate drones, making it the first existing Part 135 cargo airline — carriers that operate under nonscheduled air service — to receive such an exemption. The newly granted exemption allows Ameriflight to conduct unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations under its current…

In the logistics industry, partnerships play a pivotal role in advancing technology solutions and maximizing efficiency. By pooling expertise and resources, logistics companies can overcome barriers like the high costs of technology adoption and the demand for greater data accuracy and real-time updates, which are vital for complex logistics operations. In addition, collaboration between technology…

As companies continue to navigate economic challenges during the freight recession, a top executive at J.B. Hunt Transport says it’s important to listen and focus on customers’ changing needs to provide long-term value, while also collaborating and balancing investments in technology and people. “If we think about where the industry has been over the last…

Forward Air’s fourth-quarter earnings call didn’t provide the financial targets analysts were seeking following its controversial merger with Omni Logistics. The main takeaway was the company’s disclosure that the combined entity was cash flow-positive during February without any significant help from cost or revenue synergies. Forward (NASDAQ: FWRD) closed the acquisition of Omni on Jan….

On a day which signaled that war-driven price increases for now at least are going to disappear from oil markets, the benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose. The weekly average retail diesel price published by the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration rose 2 cents a gallon to $3.573. The increase came after…