While the worst of the global supply chain snarls brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic now appear to be in the rearview mirror, it’s still not business as usual for international freight.

The exhibit hall at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition has long served as a showcase for the latest products and innovations in freight transportation. This year’s event, which ran Oct. 22-25 in San Diego, was no exception

The process of developing, validating and ultimately commercializing fully autonomous trucks has proven to be a long and arduous journey, but there is no shortage of software developers and technologists dedicated to accomplishing that mission.

SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Quebec — Trucking telematics provider Isaac Instruments is investing in artificial intelligence and rolling out new products such as a driver mobile app to advance its mission to “simplify trucking.”

Self-driving truck startup Waabi has unveiled its core product, the Waabi Driver, an autonomous driving system for commercial trucks designed to learn and adapt to new routes and driving scenarios at a faster pace and lower development cost.

Autonomous truck developer Waabi has expanded its leadership team by hiring self-driving vehicle technologist Jur van den Berg as its principal software engineer.

Swarm, a satellite data service provider owned by SpaceX, has introduced a simple asset-tracking device that can function anywhere in the world using the company’s global satellite network.

SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations wrapped up its 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition with an evening of celebration after electing Dan Van Alstine as the federation’s 78th chairman.

SAN DIEGO — SkyBitz has introduced Kuantum, its next-generation trailer telematics system featuring an integrated cargo sensor and expanded capabilities to help fleets squeeze more utilization out of their trailers and intermodal containers.

SAN DIEGO — Billy Joel thrilled an audience of trucking industry leaders as the surprise entertainment at Daimler Truck North America’s 2022 Customer Appreciation Event.