With smartphones and other mobile devices vital to how companies conduct business, corporate compliance officers strive to prevent unlawful exports of controlled data.
Sendengo is a digital freight brokerage that enables users to control transactions and helps reduce cargo theft.
Darren Prokop writes about the future of data in for-hire transportation. Data is information and can become knowledge.
U.S. DOT green lights Nuro with first ever autonomous vehicle exemption
CloudTrucks provides a back-office service aimed at putting more money in drivers’ pockets
If you still thought Blackberry (NYSE: BB) was a smartphone for nerds who want a superior typing tool, where have you been? Not only does the company no longer produce […]
WEX said that a data limit issue within its IBM Informix system was the cause of fuel cards being shut off across the country today.
Problems continued into the afternoon for customers of WEX fuel cards, including its EFS and FleetOne cardholders, as a system outage rendered cards useless at fuel pumps.
Truck drivers using EFS fuel cards have been unable to fuel their vehicles as a systems outage has shut down the cards, according to multiple reports.
The startup plans to triple its team size by the end of 2020.
Data analytics startup ClearMetal pioneers continuous delivery experience (CDX) that enables logistics stakeholders to optimize supply chains and improve customer experience.
INTTRA by E2open on Tuesday announced a new technology platform, compliant with the new Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) Interface Standard for Track and Trace 1.0, published last week by […]
Supply chain digitization is helping drive trust and security while lowering obstacles to moving goods.
Eight-year-old company working with storied shipping group to make indices available for financial products
The new Impinj R700 reader is designed for enterprise-grade RAIN RFID deployment, processing tags faster and with greater accuracy.
FreightWeb scores $3 million in seed funding; patent pending on new pallet technology
Startup XStream Trucking is in early talks with two major truck manufacturers about its aerodynamic drag-reducing TruckWings, but its first distribution deal makes them optional on compressed natural gas conversions by Agility Fuel Solutions.
Emerge, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based digital freight marketplace, announced Tuesday it has closed a $20 million Series A financing led by NewRoad Capital Partners, a growth equity capital firm based in […]
The integration will help users share data seamlessly and immediately across both Samsara and McLeod platforms.
Kayla Matthews writes about options if you are interested in starting your own trucking company.
OpenText is the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). Learn more about OpenText and BiTA.
Electronic gadgets like smartphones in the cab lead to driver distraction, and driver assistance technologies like ADAS appear to add a new dimension to that behavior.
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As more of its drivetrain business moves to electrification, Meritor focuses on integrating recent acquisitions TransPower and AxleTech.
AscendTMS is the first TMS to allow users to reserve parking for drivers inside the system, thanks to a collaboration with TruckPark.
In case you weren’t able to catch our live broadcasts from Music City at the Air Cargo Conference at the top of this week, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered right here, right now for a “just in time” delivery.
Open-deck logistics provider Jones Logistics turned to AI-powered solution from Parade to build a digital brokerage for load management
The Amazon Effect and Uberization of Freight pose daunting challenges for logistics companies, says FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller.
Liner delays put billions in inventory and assets on hold, leading to more efforts to quantify impact.
Startup Baton Trucking believes it can eliminate waste and detention through a drop yard network.
Smart contracts may be a boon for trucking companies and owner-operators, ensuring they are paid for all their activities, and reducing the time it takes to get that payment.
U.K.-based Shipamax has raised $7 million to digitize and automate global logistics back-office functions. The Series A investment was led by Mosaic Ventures, with participation from existing investors Crane Venture […]
Group aims to establish common vocabulary to make digital communications easier in ocean freight.
Crowley Maritime Corp., part of Jacksonville, Florida-based Crowley Holdings Inc,. has realigned its marine services organization and introduced new leadership. Crowley Marine Services, part of the company’s shipping group, will […]
C.H. Robinson President and CEO Bob Biesterfeld told FreightWaves that Robinson Labs will develop solutions, both technological and otherwise, for its customers, carriers and Robinson employees.
The pharmaceutical industry loses at least $15 billion of product a year to temperature deviations that force cargo disposal.
Capacity is a proof of concept for smaller brokerages building out their own freight-matching platforms.
C.H. Robinson is leveraging part of its $1 billion investment in tech to establish Robinson Labs, a technology innovation incubator.
The e-commerce giant won a patent for a theoretical multimodal vehicle designed to deliver and pick up items from online shoppers.
Blockchain is a popular subject of discussion and dissection, but is it really the savior of all things logistics?
Shippers in a Morgan Stanley survey are optimistic over the macro environment and expect rate improvement moving forward. Plus, Chinese New Year impacts and supply chain sustainability takes a hit.
Technological change is requiring a fresh vision to help manage trucking operations. Here are three opportunities to take advantage of now.
BIMCO, BOLT, Commercial Jet and Kane Is Able also announce executive appointments.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller writes about methods to lower diesel fuel expenses for large and small trucking companies.
We gear down into the backhaul of our week with news of a headline glitch. Starting early Thursday, small-business truckers who rely on the spot market began reporting problems logging […]
Lobsters may be premium, time-sensitive air cargo, but Delta Air Lines is also learning how these, and other, arthropods use their body suits to safely carry large amounts of weight.
GlobalTranz, already among the largest brokerages in the nation, grew a bit more with the acquisition of 3PL Cerasis.
Truck manufacturers claim improved aerodynamics could save a driver up to 400 gallons of fuel a year.
Brian Aoaeh writes about the challenges and opportunities of logistics in Africa – and what will likely occur in the next few years.
Canadian auto manufacturer says it will stop developing self-driving technology with the U.S. ride-sharing company as it announces lower sales outlook for 2020.
Darren Prokop explains why Positive Train Control – a positive safety measure for “Lower 48” railroads – doesn’t make sense for the Alaska Railroad.
Incentivizing logistics yard spaces and zoned industrial capacities to rent out their vacant spots for truckers could help increase supply.
The computer vision startup crunches road and highway data to improve safety and power development of autonomous vehicles.
California-based electric air taxi startup Joby Aviation has raised $590 million in its Series C financing round.
New agency programs require wireless capacity that FCC wants to reallocate
Plus: BYD pushes zero emissions mandate in California and Seattle pushes Amazon tax.
Digital business-to-business freight marketplaceTrella helps reduce costs by automating logistics processes.
The CEO is in India to attend the inaugural Amazon Smbhav summit bringing more than 3,000 small businesses together.
Risk management for supply chains coming to the fore through better visibility tools.
The company describes Winmore 360° as the world’s first LSP-focused integrated software for every stage of the transportation RFP process and tendered lifecycle.
The companies share a vision of network optimization through continuous moves.
Kenworth skipped the fanfare in showing its Class 8 autonomous truck for the first time ar CES 2020.
Mack Trucks has entered the electric vehicle space with its LR Electric refuse truck, but it may not be done. The engine, with modifications, may work well in other applications as well.
The Containerization & Intermodal Institute, EROAD and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock announce board appointments.
Businesses can leverage technology and incentivize consumers to ensure sustainability within their logistics operations.
Amazon has enabled customers to pay digitally at gas stations via Alexa, which can confirm the station location and pump number and activate the pump for drawing fuel.
Happy top of the weekend! Thanks for making us a part of the backhaul of your week, and boy do we have some news for you. First, we hit the […]
With companies like Convoy achieving a $1 billion valuation in roughly four years, or publicly-traded companies like Uber and Amazon encroaching on the brokerage space, it is getting harder for […]
Self-balancing cargo bikes, drone-enabled mailboxes and other cool stuff from this year’s transportation exhibition.
The interior of the Nikola Two semi-tractor takes cues from modern airplane cockpits.
Email and spreadsheets still coin of supply chain realm, but startup sees cloud-based future.
E-scooter startup Lime is stopping operations in a dozen cities across the world and laying off 14% of its workforce.
The acquisition of Kuebix is believed to be a step toward making a fragmented transportation industry more efficient.
Digitalization of roadside assistance services can help fleets in not just getting immediate and seamless assistance but at flat-rate premiums.
Partner Hub enables carriers to control who can access the data coming out of their trucking operations.
Lumper payments can tie up cash for weeks as carriers wait for reimbursement, but Convoy is now automating the process, guaranteeing payment with the touch of a button.
The request comes as the company struggles to update PeopleNet devices that malfunctioned over the New Year.
U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao touts agency collaboration and leadership in AV research and development.
Video telematics provider Lytx Inc. receives new financial backing from private equity group in a deal that values the company at more than $2.5 billion.
Wider use of technology within supply chains has helped create greater efficiency and better forecasting of logistics operations.
Kenworth and Peterbilt will both put power electronics from Dana in their electric medium-duty trucks.
The first daughter’s speech touches on trucking and smart workforce development solutions.
The study looked at 85 different technologies that can help drive fuel efficiency.
Continental Automotive’s Transparent Hood technology could help trucks see what’s over the hill ahead. #CES2020
HubTran in vanguard of digital push to streamline back-office processes.
We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don’t worry, though, if you’re trying […]
The autonomous trucking startup plans to test vehicles in most continental states by the end of 2020.
Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.
Mercedes-Benz is shoring up its green credentials with the Avatar-inspired Vision AVTR concept car at #CES2020.
Uber and Hyundai have showcased a full-scale prototype of an eVTOL aircraft that will be mass-produced for Uber’s air taxi network.
They are joined on stage by Roxo the robot.
Toyota said at #CES2020 that it plans to build a 175-acre city of the future at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan that will operate on hydrogen fuel cells and solar power.
ZF Friedrichshafen said at #CES2020 that it will deliver a Level 4 autonomous driving system to a trucking customer by 2025.
Brian Aoaeh writes about the “other” side of ecommerce – the returns of unwanted merchandise and how retailers are handling the issue.
HERE Mobility has over 700 supply and demand partners active on its mobility marketplace across 100 major cities in the world.
German auto suppliier Robert Bosch combines an LCD panel, a driver-monitoring camera and facial tracking software to create a Virtual Visor that dramatically reduce sun glare for drivers.
FreightTech will be even more important and pervasive in 2020. Learn about some of the expanding trends in FreightTech.
The autonomous trucking technology startup uses its bench of knowledgeable founders to develop tools to enhance trucking operations.
An ongoing PeopleNet ELD outage was caused by a disconnect between the system’s GPS and server clocks, a problem triggered by the 2020 calendar year, a former Trimble Transportation (NASDAQ: […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is “aware of and monitoring” the situation.
