Dollar General

Recent research by MIT examines how market dynamics and relationships impact contract performance.

DoorDash made a pair of big announcements late this week, upgrading its Self-Delivery service and adding same-day delivery from Dollar General.

Walmart is filling positions across more than 250 transportation offices and distribution and fulfillment centers, at an average wage of $20.37 per hour.

Shippers leaning toward private fleets need to consider the risk, as well as how to optimize warehouses, trailers and containers.

Volatility in trucking markets has prompted shippers to assess different ways of securing reliable capacity. For DG, that means more reliance on in-house transportation, but that’s certainly not the only option. Some retailers are looking to diversify their transportation partners to avoid delays and secure truck space. Others are debating streamlining their transportation needs by signing over their private fleets to logistics specialists.

Speaking during the North American Supply Chain Summit, Dollar General’s Meghan Nicholas says organizations need to map out a digitization plan — and be prepared to pivot.

UPS’ plan to pay folks to pick-up at alternate locations speaks to need to drive B2C last-mile density

An Indiana judge sided with Dollar General in a negligence lawsuit filed by a former U.S. Xpress (NYSE: USX) delivery driver, who claimed his arm was ripped from its socket while unloading an overweight container at one of its stores in May of 2016.