Above The Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 31, 2026)

The most important supply chain & logistics news, including logistics management, transportation management, third-party logistics, supply chain software.

Jul 31, 2026

What do you want for your birthday?

My answer today is very different from when I was a kid, or even a young adult.

All I want for my birthday this year is to spend the day at the beach with my wife and kids, and for another year of health.

Is that too much to ask for?

If not, then can I also get some soft serve ice cream, chocolate and vanilla twist, in a cone?

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Before I head out, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week:

Would You Put Your Freight on a Driverless Truck?

Driverless trucks have been “coming soon” for more than a decade. But recent developments suggest the industry may finally be approaching a new phase. This month, for example, PepsiCo disclosed that it is operating 35 driverless trucks on public roads in Arizona as part of its live supply chain operations.

Back in August 2022, we asked Indago members about testing driverless trucks. At the time, most respondents were not testing the technology. It’s now four years later. Has shipper sentiment changed? Are companies more willing to test or use driverless truck capacity, and what barriers remain to broader adoption?

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