Memphis/West Tennessee Smart Freight Corridor

Along I‑40 between Memphis and Blue Oval City, rising freight demand is putting new pressure on safety and congestion on one of Tennessee’s most economically vital corridors. With major industrial growth underway in West Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) wanted to better understand how emerging freight technologies could support future operations. 

TDOT selected Cavnue, part of Consor, to lead a smart freight corridor pilot along this 31-mile route. The multi-year pilot will begin with planning and design under TDOT oversight, followed by temporary on-road testing and evaluation. The project will begin with an initial deployment of up to 5 miles, establishing a proof point for broader expansion across the corridor. 

Cavnue’s Smart Road Platform will provide a corridor-wide view of traffic, vehicles, and roadway conditions in real time. The I-40 corridor will be equipped with sensors, cameras, and digital infrastructure to provide continuous, lane-level coverage of traffic conditions, incidents, and roadway activity. These inputs will feed a real-time digital model of the roadway, powered by AI-driven insights. This visibility will be delivered directly to TDOT’s Transportation Management Center, supporting more informed operational decision-making. 

This pilot will be focused on improving safety, freight efficiency, and reliability on one of Tennessee’s most important freight corridors. Through Cavnue’s Smart Road Platform, TDOT will have a unified operational view of the corridor and improved day-to-day traffic management.