AUTONOMY / FINANCE
Kodiak AI Goes Public in $2.5B Deal
AUTONOMY / TECHNOLOGY
Einride Completes World’s First Autonomous Electric Border Crossing
Swedish firm Einride completed a cabless, electric, and fully autonomous cross-border delivery from Sweden to Norway for the Norwegian postal service. Using cooperative ITS (C-ITS) tech, Einride showcased how autonomous freight can navigate differing national regulations.
AUTONOMY / FLEET
Roush Delivers First Driverless-Equipped Trucks for Atlas Energy
Roush Industries has delivered the first Kodiak AI-equipped trucks to Atlas Energy Solutions. These retrofitted units are part of an initial 100-truck order running on private roads in Texas and New Mexico.
AUTONOMY / INDUSTRY
Rules and Financing Align to Push Self-Driving Momentum
With the DOT’s AV 3.0 framework no longer assuming human presence in a commercial vehicle, regulators and fleets are building confidence. Partnerships with CVSA have resulted in new inspection programs, paving the way for scaled deployment.
REGULATION / SAFETY
FMCSA Delays Trucking Safety Rules Until 2026
Key rulemakings—including Automatic Emergency Brakes, broker transparency, and side underride guards—are delayed until at least mid-2026. This pushback signals regulatory caution, despite industry demand for clarity.
REGULATION / WORKFORCE
DOT Narrows CDL Eligibility for Noncitizens
New DOT rules restrict CDLs to holders of H-2a, H-2b, or E-2 visas. The move affects only renewals, but it will reduce future eligibility for most of the 200,000 noncitizen CDL holders nationwide.
TECHNOLOGY / EFFICIENCY
FreightTech Doubles Down on AI Tools
PCS Software launched AI-driven modules—Dispatch Manager, Load Opportunity Manager, and Backhaul Booster—designed to cut manual work and boost profitability for carriers. Expect similar AI adoption across logistics platforms.
MARKET / FUEL
Diesel Ticks Up Slightly
U.S. diesel prices averaged $3.173/gal this week (+$0.005). West Coast: $4.272 (highest). Gulf Coast: $2.716 (lowest).
MARKET / FREIGHT
Reefer Rates Flat, Load-to-Truck Ratio Falls
Reefer spot rates stayed flat, but the load-to-truck ratio fell 7.2%, hinting at softening demand. Flatbed rates were unchanged.