March 11, 2025 • Spotlight
Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of business development conversations in 2025. Across all industries, embracing A.I. is the future to success. Logistics and transportation is no exception.
Shippers and carriers are incorporating A.I. into their processes. Efficiency is everything, and A.I is the tool to increase it.
A.I. in Shipping
Warehouses are a site of constant efficiency efforts using A.I., including:
- Autonomous drones for inventory tracking and management
- Automated order fulfillment
- Optimization of warehouse operations
- Assisting in workplace safety
Truckload management is a growing sector for A.I. routed efficiency. A.I. and automation companies work to reduce the manual labor needed to load and unload trucks, using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for instance, but it’s still a challenge.
As consumers continue an at-will demand for goods and services, A.I. will be key to predicting and optimizing shippers’ operations. We look forward to the continued advancements of A.I. to tackle hurdles and inefficiencies in the shipping process.
A.I. in Transportation
Carriers are not new to A.I. in their operations. With current Automated Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), A.I. processes algorithms to provide collision warnings, driving control assistance, and more.
A.I. is also a powerful tool in route optimization, analyzing weather, traffic, and appointment windows to assist drivers in route planning.
Truck maintenance is also becoming increasingly reliant on A.I. to provide preventative diagnostics rather than waiting for issues to arise. This keeps capacity on the road and routes as efficient as possible. It’s exciting to see the potential for A.I. in trucking. We can’t wait to see what the future holds.
At FSL, as a tech-forward freight brokerage, we value efficiency in all our partnerships. We’re always looking to make our clients’ lives easier, and that starts with leading by example in automation and technology.
If you want to learn more about our dedication to technology, head to our flyers page!
