Knight-Swift will begin testing a Freightliner eCascadia all-electric day cab as part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2035.
3PL Quiet Logistics lost its supplier of warehouse robots when Amazon bought Kiva Systems in 2012. After three years in stealth mode, Quiet Logistics spun off its own robotics business in 2015. Five years later, Locus Robotics is growing globally.
The Lion8’s origins in battery-powered school buses result in an electric truck based on technology that’s more road-ready than that of its rivals, Lion Electric president says.
Uber is looking to acquire FreeNow, the ride-hailing joint venture of BMW and Daimler that operates in more than 100 European cities.
Insight Partners’ investment will allow PayCargo to build new online freight payment services and tools for shippers, 3PLs and transportation providers.
ISO comes out of stealth to help shippers manage vendor compliance and on-time performance metrics.
French company Exotec has raised $90 million to expand its autonomous robotics system as online shopping intensifies demand for more efficient warehouse management. The round, announced on Tuesday, was led […]
Digital Wildcatters cofounder Collin McLelland explains why it’s smarter for clean-tech to bring about petrochemical efficiencies instead of focusing on the elimination of fossil fuels altogether.
Upcoming changes to the hours-of-service regulations provide truck drivers with more flexibility in their days but open the door to violations for those uneducated on how to properly utilize the exceptions.
Malls are now creating e-commerce platforms by consolidating products sold within their spaces and pushing click-and-collect options as delivery models.
TruckPark, whose mobile app allows truck drivers to reserve truck parking, has now introduced a fleet version for dispatchers to manage reservations.
The French shipping giant’s network is down.
Former top exec at Fleematics is chairman, ex-CalAmp CEO Burdiek also in a top role
Truck platoon technology company Locomation has announced a rare deal for the sector: a hefty purchase order from Wilson Logistics, a transportation logistics company based in Springfield, Missouri. Under the […]
Canadian EV manufacturer Lion Electric plans to deliver its first battery-powered electric trucks in October as orders from Amazon and CN generate buzz.
Navistar has announced five additional telematics and fleet management providers are now integrated with its open-platform OnCommand Connection system.
The insurance underwriting process historically has relied on data that is updated only periodically.
JAL supports testing drone systems to safely and efficiently deliver essential goods to the country’s health care network.
With TikTok, Walmart now has dominance in storefront and online retail — and social media.
Augmented reality can help managers visualize warehouse operations better and train workers on a virtual 3D interface.
Nikola Corp.’s hunt for a partner to build hydrogen fueling stations for its electric trucks stalled because of a short seller report attacking founder Trevor Milton on the startup’s technology claims, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Transflo and InMotion Global have reached a deal to offer the AscendTMS free for a limited time to Transflo customers.
The autonomous trucking company partners with Volkswagen’s TRATON Group on a Swedish autonomous truck program.
Tesla’s new 4680 battery is the automaker’s big breakthrough in the company’s quest to create a more affordable electric car, officials said.
Whether shippers should put freight out to bid or move it on the spot market to get the best pricing is a difficult decision, but C.H. Robinson is attempting to make that process smoother with a new tool.
Three class-action lawsuits have been filed against Nikola Corp. and its founder Trevor Milton, since short seller Hindenburg Research published its damaging report about the electric truck startup on Sept. 10.
Tom Williams has led companies through initial public offerings and acquisitions.
Sources close to the embattled fuel cell truck manufacturer are reporting that founder Trevor Milton has resigned as executive chairman of Nikola Motor (NASDAQ: NKLA) and has departed the company […]
CBP’s Virtual Trade Week featured talks on the USMCA, forced labor, e-commerce, and how emerging technology is changing trade.
Automated freight forwarding can transform the international shipment of perishable goods by bringing efficiency and transparency, Transship CEO says at American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech summit.
Rosenthal predicts Internet-based distribution to jump as high as 50%.
Ryder System’s chief technology officer tells American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech Summit that the time is right to explore future supply chain technologies.
Kargo’s smart loading dock solution automatically verifies freight as it enters the factory, warehouse or distribution center.
Better safety systems and driver environment monitoring can help fleets reduce the number of truck-related accidents.
The unprecedented supply and demand shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to a focus on resilience, the development of regional supply chains, and the absorption of more buffer […]
FreightWaves President George Abernathy talks with XPO Logistics CIO Mario Harik about using tech solutions to deliver a more efficient supply chain during Global Trade Tech
The Amazon Climate Pledge Fund is designed to accelerate the path to net-zero carbon emissions.
FreightWaves CEO and Director of Freight
New Panjiva survey reveals extent of coronavirus fallout on global supply chains.
At the American Shipper Global Trade Tech summit Wednesday, Cambridge Capital partners discussed what they look for in an investment.
“Forager: Manically focused on cross-border with tech” was the topic of a virtual fireside chat at American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech summit.
Industrial AI requires data from physical processes enhanced with digital capabilities through sensors and other connected devices.
Forty percent of Edge’s volume year-to-date has run through its digital matching platform CAPACITY.
Ransomware attack targets Manitoulin Transport, one of Canada’s largest trucking companies, amid a rash of cyber incidents hitting the nation’s supply chain firms.
FedEx’s SenseAware ID will provide precise location tracking for COVID-19-related medical supplies and other critical shipments.
Gartner, the global research and advisory firm, has released its Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 report showing that Internet of Things (IoT) applications have reached a low point […]
Technologies like Bluetooth low-energy sensors and mesh networking can help fleets stay in contact with their drivers at all times.
Katharina Rath will be tasked with driving German logistics giant’s “global transformation process.”
A global, end-to-end visibility solution for rail, air and trucking
But overall outlook that S&P and Moody’s see for the telematics company is positive as a result of the purchase
Trimble’s (NASDAQ: TRMB) transportation group has laid off an undisclosed number of employees amid ongoing challenges tied to the coronavirus pandemic, new business strategies and the company’s electronic logging device […]
Doug Hoehn said that during the height of COVID-19, location tracking was a necessity.
The shift to 5G technology will bring challenges that require companies to enhance the skills of their network managers.
Canadian supply chain software provider Descartes Systems Group reports increase in profits and sales in the second quarter as the company eyes acquisition opportunities
Marrying video with Omnitracs telematics system the driving force behind one of the biggest acquisitions in company’s history
After creating about 50 millionaires on paper a couple of weeks earlier, Nikola founder Trevor Milton gives another million shares of his personal holdings to 350 employees.
Walmart partners with drone delivery company Flytrex to deliver select items from its stores.
Video-tech company that has been expanding will now be part of Omnitracs
Tech startup Haul connects fleets with on-demand drivers to operate their trucks.
The OEMs and IoT provider will explore telematics solutions aimed at improving fleet safety and efficiency.
Competitors in ELDs now allied across platforms
Carriers can control data shared with third-party brokerages and monitor how frequently they use it.
Carrier invoice disputes becoming a thing of the past after Walmart Canada deploys DLT Labs’ blockchain freight payment platform.
“Because of the efficiencies we’ve gained with the system, we’ve reduced our administrative labor costs by 33%,” Whisenant said.
FourKites has maintained its growth and continued innovation through COVID-19. Now it is preparing to host its first virtual customer conference.
Sarcos Robotics has raised $40 million to commercialize a wearable robot aimed at boosting worker safety and productivity.
In this installment of the AI in Supply Chain series (#AIinSupplyChain), we explore the topic of industrial supply chains and factories of the future.
ShipChain’s public mainnet integrates the trust of public blockchains with the scalability and throughput needed by enterprise supply chains, according to CEO John Monarch.
3PL’s MyParcel provides European e-commerce customers a scheduled, yet competitively priced shipping service between existing express and postal.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an online portal allowing the public to track on-road testing of autonomous vehicles.
Blume Global is recognizing partners and customers that epitomize the best in innovation and customer-focused among trucking companies in the supply chain with its new Blume Global Ambassador Program.
TIRPORT’s marketplace allows companies to manage, report and track loads during their truck hauls.
The flagship Japanese airline joins other transportation and technology providers to develop urban freight delivery capabilities with drones.
Driverless trucking startup Ike is lining up Ryder System, DHL and NFI Industries to test trucks equipped with its hardware and software.
Keeping vehicles well maintained can be a complex process, but data transparency is now providing opportunities to increase their lifetime value through improved maintenance.
Amazon received FAA approval to fly commercial delivery drones as part of its Amazon Prime Air program.
Tech company draws on “bee algorithm” to make route optimization accessible for small last-mile delivery fleets.
Waymo joins a growing number of driverless tech firms locating facilities or freight operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Aurora, Nuro, Kodiak Robotics and TuSimple.
“J.B. Hunt 360 is all about creating the most efficient transportation network in North America – which means matching the right shipment with the right truck at the right time,” said McGee.
At its recent user conference, Trimble announced several new features and options for its TMS products as well as integrations with KeepTruckin and project44.
Imagine the paper, ink and storage saved by having drivers check in and sign the BOL without one human interaction or piece of paper.
FreightWaves will provide SONAR, its freight data and analytics platform, free through 9/4/2020 due to Hurricane Laura.
Innovation in the maritime industry relies on top-down mandates that are complicated by multilayered regulatory regimes and compliance requirements.
8VC founding partner Jake Medwell has become the most active freight tech investor in the past five years. He told FreightWaves how the space is changing.
Mark Okerstrom says, “Though they are different in many respects, at their core both Convoy and Expedia are technology-enabled marketplaces.”
Schneider has announced it will test Daimler Trucks’ eCascadia electric truck while Navistar and Volvo Trucks ink deals to expand charging opportunities.
3D printing company Desktop Metal adds $575 million in capital to advance its efforts to reshape the manufacturing sector.
Massachusetts-based XYZ Robotics says its robots can pick anything and place it anywhere.
Good news: Ocean volumes are recovering from COVID.
The region of the country can make a big difference when it comes to deployment of electric trucks.
Digital yard management company PINC is joining forces with supply chain Internet of Things platform project44 to enhance real-time visibility and automation solutions for carriers and shippers. PINC’s system already […]
C.H. Robinson has added integrations with 19 TMS/ERP systems to its Navisphere platform, giving customers easy access to real-time pricing and capacity assurance tools.
The TN360 solution uses AI to provide actionable data insights for improving fleet management.
NEXT Trucking, Fuel Ox, Bendix and Southeastern Freight make strategic employee moves.
Bain & Co report discusses the region’s e-commerce market and the futuristic trends that are at play.
Technology that saves time, enhances communications and facilitates social distancing puts carriers a step ahead.
SkyBitz provides the transportation and logistics industries with real-time asset tracking and data analytics from sensors and remote monitoring solutions.
Chris Hummer of Don Hummer Trucking shared insight on how his company was able to thrive during the pandemic with Heidi Boggs of McLeod Software, in a virtual technology talk on Thursday at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.
Convoy has added several new TMS partners to its platform, expanding opportunities for shippers to easily access its real-time prices with guaranteed capacity.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the FreightWaves Carrier Summit began on Wednesday; a new upstart wants to dig deeper into supply chains; and FedEx sets peak season shipping charges.
