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27 October 2026

2027 FreightTech 25 winners announced at F3

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2027 FreightTech 25 winners announced at F3

FreightWaves revealed the 2027 FreightTech 25 at the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner in Chattanooga, where all 100 FreightTech 100 winners were recognized as part of the 2027 FreightTech Awards, presented by Sope Creek . Kevin Nolan, Craig Fuller and Malcolm Harris closed the evening by announcing the top 25. The list recognizes 25 companies for their contributions to innovation across freight technology and transportation. Highway claimed the No. 1 spot for the third consecutive year, tying the record Amazon set from 2019 to 2021.

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