DoorDash saw rising orders and revenues in Q2, but it still posted a $263 million quarterly loss.

The HVUT is a tax applied annually to many heavy commercial vehicles. How do you know if your vehicles are affected?

Veho is quickly expanding its last-mile delivery network. But what makes the company different? It’s all in how it builds routes.

FedEx will purchase $200 million in warehouse robotics and services from Berkshire Grey as it rolls out more automation across its ground network.

Quiet Platforms has expanded its e-commerce delivery footprint with a new deal with DHL eCommerce Solutions.

Pitney Bowes and Narvar say a new returns option they are offering e-commerce brands will be hassle-free.

Cloud supply chain firm Stord has introduced software that brings together a brand’s disparate supply chain systems into a single dashboard.

Preparing your fleet for an inspection is a continual process that requires monthly monitoring of safety data.

Shopify posted a $1.2 billion loss in the second quarter a day after it announced it was slashing 10% of its workforce.

Shopify cites slowing growth in e-commerce as it cuts 10% of its workforce.

Flexible supply chain firm Stord has secured space within Fresh Del Monte facilities for customers looking for cold storage capabilities.

Storefront delivery platforms exploded during the pandemic, but for many retailers the loss of customer control could be costing them revenue.

With billions of square feet of warehouse space to automate, leading robotics providers are gearing up for the opportunity.

Automation is changing the American workforce, and companies need to start investing in the workers of tomorrow by offering the training necessary to compete, Walsh says.

Even as some consider allowing customers to keep unwanted items, many e-commerce sellers still consider returns a path to customer loyalty.

Inflation has taken a bite out of furniture sales, but consumers are still buying, according to a delivery expert.

As inflation has taken hold, consumers have shifted buying habits, but data suggests those changes are happening in different ways across the country.

A new survey reports that manufacturers continue to adopt robots, but breakdowns continue to hamper production.

FarEye is rolling out the Last Mile Mandate this month, an effort to provide guidance to retailers seeking to succeed in the last mile.

Using a combination of technology and proactive management, shippers can turn failed deliveries into happy customers.

More consumers are engaging in daily online purchases, according to a new survey, with those living paycheck-to-paycheck among the most active.

GE Appliances will deploy six electric trucks in the first phase of a broader EV pilot with partner Einride.

ShipBob has released a stand-alone warehouse management system for omnichannel brands with their own warehouses.

Dispatch, a last-mile, e-commerce delivery platform, has expanded to California and New York, giving it a presence in 57 U.S. cities.

Global-e has acquired Borderfree from Pitney Bowes, expanding its cross-border e-commerce offerings.

Three-quarters of warehouse on-floor workers would consider switching jobs if they involved technology such as robots and warehouse automation, according to a new survey.

Digital twins are all the rage in business because they provide a proactive look at the supply chain.

Veho, which offers last-mile delivery and logistics for e-commerce brands, has opened facilities in Cincinnati and St. Louis, giving it a presence in 22 metro areas in the U.S.

The NHTSA has approved the Einride Pod autonomous vehicle for on-road operation.

With millions of truck drivers on the roads every day, it is up to carriers to ensure they uphold the values and safety-first focus of the professional trucker. And it all starts with training.

Stord adds flex warehouse capacity in three key markets as it continues building its first-party fulfillment network.

As CalArk grew its local delivery fleet, it realized drivers could not take advantage of a short-haul exemption from ELD rules with current technology. So it built a new system.

ABI Research predicts the last-mile robot delivery market will grow rapidly in the years ahead, delivering more than $3 billion worth of items by 2030.

FedEx has deployed 150 BrightDrop electric vans into its California delivery network.

Last-mile delivery facilitator AxleHire has expanded into the Atlanta area, giving it a footprint in 17 of the top 25 markets in the U.S.

Omnichannel fulfillment company ShipBob has integrated with Klaviyo’s technology, offering new insights and the ability to proactively communicate with customers.

Warehouse automation firm Hai Robotics has raised an additional $100 million to scale its R&D efforts.

Chain.io has raised $11 million in a funding round to help grow its technology and support base as it seeks to create frictionless supply chain integrations.

As some gig platforms remove fuel surcharges, Gridwise is stepping into the void with a new program offering 50 cents off per gallon.

Alphabet-backed Wing is hoping to expand its drone delivery service in Virginia through the introduction of a public delivery zone.

BulkLoads.com founders Jared Flinn and Matt Fredin continue to expand their service offerings, launching Bulk Insurance Group this week.

Retailers need to rethink last-mile delivery, moving away from the idea of just delivering goods and toward the concept of a customer experience.

Supply chains can be a differentiator, and even a moneymaker, for retailers willing to embrace change and encourage risk.

The easiest way to stop cargo theft is before it happens, and that is what Overhaul is trying to do with its risk management products.

Long overlooked, logistics professionals now have the attention of the C-suite, and it is time to use it to rethink operations.

StoreBound saw demand for its kitchen and furniture products explode during the pandemic, but its outdated technology was holding it back.

Reducing logistics costs starts by optimizing operations one piece at a time.

XPO Logistics is the latest logistics company to partner with Google Cloud, which is quickly gaining traction in the supply chain world.

A combination of rising fuel prices, lowering spot rates and falling imports makes for a freight market in transition.

Los altos precios del combustible y las tarifas spot más bajas, junto con el 17% de los volúmenes de carga de camiones relacionados con las importaciones, significa que el mercado está en transición

Restoration Hardware saw the need to be more flexible in its lane bid process but didn’t have the tools necessary to do so until it found Trimble’s Engage Lane.

Locus has turned its routing solution into an end-to-end delivery management platform for companies of all sizes.

KBX Logistics is using 26-foot autonomous trucks from Gatik to replace some Class 8 routes in Texas.

Aera Technology has introduced new decision-making software that it believes can improve processes and speed common tasks within the supply chain.

As supply chain disruptions have become the norm in the past few years, Fictiv has worked with clients to create agility to manage the chaos.

Supply chain disruptions can be managed, said Gartner’s Brian Whitlock, but companies need to take a long view and make it a team effort.

Because electric vehicle charging infrastructure takes time to install, delivery fleets should be thinking about the shift to EVs now.

On-demand delivery platform Cartwheel has partnered with Square and The Restaurant Marketing and Delivery Association to offer a new delivery option for restaurants.

Walmart will build four new fulfillment centers utilizing a combination of robotics, humans and machine learning for faster order fulfillment times.

As worker shortages persist, industries across the board are turning to robots to fill gaps, with record orders in the first quarter.

Some Massachusetts politicians are demanding answers from rideshare and delivery companies on efforts to extend health and safety protections to workers.

As e-commerce accelerated, so too did the evolution of last-mile delivery. Now it seeks to find a sustainable and profitable future.

UPS has acquired Delivery Solutions, an omnichannel delivery technology company, as it dives deeper into e-commerce last-mile delivery.

The supply chain saw fewer people leaving their jobs in 2021, and while overall pay increased, men disproportionately benefited from the increase.

Veho has opened three facilities in Florida as it expands its last-mile e-commerce delivery business.

U.K. retailer Asda is expanding its partnership with Blue Yonder and adding last-mile delivery capabilities from Bringg as it seeks to improve its omnichannel supply chain.

The number of carriers receiving FMCSA conditional safety ratings is increasing as more off-site audits are conducted.

Walmart announced it will add drone delivery to 32 locations in six states this year with partner DroneUp.

Pitney Bowes found that U.S. parcel volumes grew 6% last year, and more growth is forecast for the next five years.

Autonomous technology company Gatik will expand operations in Kansas.

Data is showing improvement in the last mile as the industry recovers from the supply chain chaos of 2021.

Ree Automotive will team with EAVX on an electric Class 5 walk-in van that will enter trials this summer.

With CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck fast approaching, now is the time for carriers and drivers to prepare for the inspection process.

A proposal to give truck drivers overtime pay would ultimately slow freight movement and impact the speed of e-commerce deliveries.

Increasing use of automation is helping GXO Logistics reduce the carbon footprint of its facilities and customer supply chains.

Grocery delivery firm Instacart is hoping to cash in on its value with a public stock offering.

Less than a year after acquiring Blue Yonder, Panasonic announced plans for a supply chain business IPO focused on the SaaS business.

Loop Returns is now offering Shopify brands the ability to facilitate e-commerce returns through any Happy Returns location across the country.

Collaboration and data sharing are two of the keys that will drive more success in the last mile.

Gatik founder and CEO Gautam Narang said autonomous middle-mile trucks can replace traditional Class 8 tractor-trailers along fixed, repeatable routes.

Cloud supply chain company Stord has completed a series D funding round announced last year with an additional $120 million.

As e-commerce growth slows, last-mile delivery providers remain under pressure to deliver for shippers, even if they don’t know how much of their services will be required.

Truckers often make business decisions without the data needed to justify those decisions. Truckstop.com is trying to make more data available to owner-operators.

Lightning eMotors, which electrifies commercial vehicle chassis, is teaming with Perrone Robotics to offer Level 4 autonomous vehicles for sale.

Ride-hailing snack company Robomart will start delivering ice cream on demand this summer through a partnership with Unilever.

Shopify announced a $2.1 billion acquisition of last-mile delivery technology company Deliverr, but its stock tumbled after a Q1 earnings miss.

Urb-E, the e-cargo bike last-mile delivery company, has joined the Zero Emission Delivery Zone program in Santa Monica.

The U.S. Postal Service is offering online marketplaces a new e-commerce service designed to lower shipping costs for parcels.

E-commerce 3PL Fulfyld is deploying inVia Robotics automation in its Alabama warehouse.

BulkLoads.com said that shippers can now use MyCarrierPackets.com services within its BulkTMS solution, allowing for monitoring of insurance status and safety compliance of carriers.

Last-mile delivery service AxleHire has expanded into Baltimore and Washington, giving it a presence in three of the top five cities on the East Coast.

Curb management firm Automotus will spearhead a smart loading zones pilot program in Pittsburgh.

Trucking carriers face increased risk of nuclear verdicts, but managing those risks is not insurmountable, if done right and from the start.

Agility Robotics has raised $150 million to fund development of its walking warehouse robots.

A FedEx delivery driver just completed a 260-mile drive using a BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric van, setting a Guinness World Record.

Descartes is paying $4 million for last-mile routing technology firm Foxtrot.

One year after acquiring Grubhub, Germany’s Just Eat Takeaway is looking to sell the delivery business.

As online cannabis sales have increased, more attention is being paid to the e-commerce experience as companies work to make the ordering and delivery experience more seamless.

E-commerce conversational engagement platform Gupshup has acquired AskSid, an India-based AI company that automates support conversations.

Middle-mile technology company Warp is joining the Urban Freight Lab to help study last-mile delivery efficiency.