Putting AI to Work in Trucking
Transport Topics Mindy Long December 12, 2025
Dylan Dameron, vice president of operations at third-party logistics firm Axle Logistics, breaks these latest technology advances into two primary buckets.
“There’s automation, and then there is AI,” he said, explaining that simple automation uses binary “if this happens, do this” logic, while AI can detect patterns, interpret text or generate responses. “There’s a million use cases between those two ends of the spectrum.”
AI Rollouts Depend on People as Much as Technology
Transport Topics Mindy Long December 12, 2025
“Change management is the foundation of any successful technology rollout,” said Matt Godfrey, president of ABF Freight.
The less-than-truckload carrier involves teams early, creates feedback loops and ties every initiative to specific business goals.
AI Can Make Decisions Better Than People Do. So Why Don’t We Trust It?
The Wall Street Journal Christopher Mims December 12, 2025 $Subscription Based
If you happen to be on a Texas highway sometime this summer, and see a 50,000-pound semi truck barreling along with nobody behind the wheel, just remember: A self-driving truck is less likely to kill someone than one driven by a human.
At least that’s what Chris Urmson, chief executive of autonomous-vehicle software maker Aurora Innovation, insists.
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