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Ford Picks Precision Vehicle Solutions for Kentucky Logistics

Ford selected Precision Vehicle Solutions to manage finished vehicle logistics at its Kentucky Truck Plant and Louisville Assembly Plant, one of Ford's highest-volume outbound networks.

January 6, 2026
BusinessLogistics

MGN Logistics Acquires Expedited Firm Fast Service

MGN Logistics expanded its freight management business with the acquisition of asset-based expedited logistics brokerage company Fast Service, the company announced Jan. 5.

January 5, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Kargo Raises $42 Million to Scale AI Warehouse Tech

Kargo has secured $42 million in new funding as the warehouse automation company scales its loading dock technology with enterprise customers across multiple industries.

December 23, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Averitt Expands Dedicated Unit to Include Tanker Operations

Averitt Express added dedicated tanker truck services to its logistics offerings for bourbon distilleries, expanding its long-standing role in supporting the industry.

December 19, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Utah Deploys AI-Based System to Inspect Tires, Issue Alerts

The technology, now operating at multiple Utah ports of entry, is designed to identify tire problems early and reduce the risk of crashes caused by sudden tire failures.

December 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFor-HireTop 100

Volvo Trucks Receives Order for 185 VNLs From Koch Trucking

Volvo Trucks North America has landed a 185-unit order from Koch Trucking for the newly launched Volvo VNL 860.

December 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Wisconsin Allows Heavier Trucks Under Frozen Road Law

The law is designed to balance the needs of logging operations and winter road maintenance crews with the protection of Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure.

December 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

California Advances New Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

California regulators opened a 15-day public comment period Dec. 3 as they advanced revised rules that would broaden how autonomous vehicles operate on state roads.

December 9, 2025
BusinessLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 50

Maersk Opens New Ground Freight Site Near Port of Savannah

Maersk says the Savannah, Ga., facility follows recent ground freight openings in Lake City, Ga., and Dallas-Fort Worth, and creates an ecosystem of integrated services.

December 9, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Knight-Swift Truck Driver Delivers Capitol Christmas Tree

Knight-Swift truck driver Michael Porter spent nearly a month hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 3,700 miles, culminating in the tree's delivery to the West Lawn of the Capitol on Nov. 21.

December 4, 2025