A rash of recent announcements from tech startups have revealed that self-driving trucks are already among us–and there is nothing to fear.
At Macquarie’s Montgomery Summit, Paul Brody, EY’s Global Innovation Leader for Blockchain Technology, laid out a framework to determine whether a given use case would be better served by blockchain or a centralized database.
Waymo announced late on Friday that its self-driving trucks will begin delivering goods for Google’s logistics operation in Atlanta.
While blockchain and Bitcoin were invented simultaneously, there are a lot of applications of blockchain technology in transportation and logistics that don’t depend on cryptocurrencies.
Perhaps one of the problems for the lack of transparency and widespread adoption of technology for farmers and the agricultural community at large, is the association of bitcoin with blockchain. […]
Using machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict supply chain demand is the focus of a collaborative effort between JDA Software and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Supply Chain 24/7 reports.
Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) is pushing a vehicle miles tax in Washington as the solution to funding road and infrastructure improvements rather than raising fuel taxes.
The Pulse system brings trailers up to speed with today’s smartest trucks.
Looking at the status of smart contracts, supply chains and the role of tokens.
The Tesla is not a zero-emission vehicle as it produces a tremendous amount of CO2 during its production and largely utilizes electricity which is drawn from non-renewable resources.
The global freight logistics industry is in the middle of a transition driven by a confluence of factors ranging from urbanization to the rise of e-commerce, and from automation to intermodal platforms.
Presented by Reliance Partners …For truly safe trucking companies, chameleon carriers are a problem. But it is one that data is helping solve.
From device connectivity to data monitoring to data analytics to automation. The solution sweet spot is ultimately automation.
The Tesla Semi has finally hit the road. Tesla founder Elon Musk posted a picture of two Tesla Semi’s leaving the company’s Gigafactory in the Nevada mountains for a trip to California.
“We are committed to creating technology to enable drivers to improve their lives,” says Konexial CEO, Ken Evans.
Starsky Robotics recently tested its unmanned fully autonomous truck on the U.S. highways, a milestone across the autonomous segment.
The spot market isn’t under the jurisdiction of the CFTC, a commissioner tells an industry conference.
How tracking every point in the Champagne supply chain has possibilities for trucking.
OriginTrail, a European developer of blockchain protocols specifically for the supply chain, announced today that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.
Shipwell makes it possible for any business to do freight shipping like Amazon via an easy-to-use online platform.
Mack Trucks is hoping its Mack Over The Air remote software update program brings as much success to customers going forward as it has for early adopters.
Filament, a leading developer of blockchain-native software and hardware, announced this morning that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
While many other trucking manufacturers talk about uptime, Volvo Trucks noted at its Technology & Maintenance Council 2018 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition press conference that uptime has been a central pillar of service for the company since 1997.
Industry experts detail what’s coming and how we need to get on board the “last mile” technology train.
We all know that trucking carriers want more money and better information, but Comdata and FR8 Revolution have discovered the specific pain points in heavy hauling, such as permit requirements.
The ATA recognizes that “technology is cool,” but also that it had better play its own vital role in adopting and adapting plans in a realistic manner.
Beatsk Micro, a technology-consulting firm with core expertise in logistics, transportation and distribution, has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
“By defining what excellence is, you can share in its success,” said Carlton Rose, UPS’ president of global fleet maintenance & engineering.
Changes could be coming soon to the SmartWay Transport Partnership program, and they may include a number of new designations, including recognition of day cabs in the program for the first time.
The Starship is a futuristic-looking, but completely road legal, Class 8 tractor-trailer unit built through a collaboration between Shell and AirFlow Truck Company.
The Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta this week is filled with new product and service announcements.
Dana has introduced a new series of axles to replace its 170 Series, further reducing weight for fleets. The new lines features the Spicer S172 single drive axle for Class 7 and 8 vehicles and the D172 tandem axle for construction, heavy haul and vocational vehicles.
Eaton officials utilized their press conference time at the 2018 Technology and Maintenance Council show on Sunday to highlight a few new technologies on the horizon, and talk about the electrified future of trucking.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency provided more details into its Run on Less challenge from last fall that showed a real-world truck could achieve 10 mpg.
Michelin’s Energy Guard trailer aerodynamic package can help fleets see a 7.4% improvement in fuel savings versus running a similar trailer without it.
A new program will provide a quarterly benchmarking report to all TMC members to allow them to compare their unscheduled roadside repairs with those of comparable fleets.
iCanDeliver is hoping to capture European market share with its digital freight platform.
All the ELD providers have maintained that the data is safe and that the devices themselves are merely collection units. Teletrac Navman, though, is working towards a certification that would be a first for a commercial GPS/fleet management company.
European logistics company Stena Line has confirmed its initiative to test environment-friendly shipping vessels, the Handy Shipping Guide reports.
Livingston International Inc., a leading provider of freight forwarding, customs brokerage and trade-consulting solutions, announced today its membership in the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.
Aria Logistics, a women-owned logistics company located in the northeast, is proud to announce its partnership with the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.
AT&T has expanded its fleet management portfolio to now include Geotab’s fleet tracking platform as part of the company’s Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
Match Factors, a pioneering invoice factor based in South Carolina, announced that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
OnTruck creates a digital freight marketplace which brings shippers and carriers together and provides real-time visibility and transparency on freight logistics.
Daimler Trucks North America has appointed Sanjiv Khurana general manager of trucks connectivity to support its connected trucks initiatives.
North America’s largest manufacturer of electric-diesel locomotives, and a global leader in transportation technology, announced that it joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance today.
Despite its consistent growth, international trade is very fragmented with small businesses accounting for 1/3rd of U.S. imports. So how would freight movement be for such companies in the future?
Driver recruiting, media, data application expert, Ken Smith, joins the FreightWaves team as CTO.
Seeking to provide a more comprehensive solution for fleets, Omnitracs has unveiled its Unified Fleet Management platform Omnitracs One.
Intelligent Audit, a technology leader in freight audit and payment, supply chain data analytics, and contract optimization, announced today that it has been admitted into the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
What people who are out on the road are talking about on social media this week.
Fears that electric vehicle growth might be stalled by limitations in the supply of lithium for lithium-ion batteries have been significantly undercut by a new report from Morgan Stanley that […]
Used Class 8 truck prices increased 2% year-over-year in January, but fell 3% over December 2017, according to latest data from ACT Research.
College students should benefit from the University of Central Arkansas membership in the Blockchain in Transport Alliance through access to the development of the cutting edge technology.
The University of Central Arkansas has announced it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), a forum for the development of blockchain standards and education for the transportation industry.
Loadtap automates freight brokerage operations and also makes track and trace easier, all with the help of artificial intelligence.
Limited visibility, outdated information, errors compounding on errors amounts to one thing: unhappy customers.
American Global Logistics, a company that serves small to mid-sized companies, is looking to leverage blockchain to create a more transparent and effficient supply chain network.
Geely, owner of Volvo Cars, has acquired a stake in Daimler AG and it has upset AB Volvo, which has decided not to put Volvo Cars’ chief executive up for re-election to its board.
Shippabo is a supply chain solution that helps businesses streamline their international shipping like air and bulk cargo.
Leading commodities, markets-data news, and blockchain expert joins FreightWaves as Executive Editor and BiTA’s Head of Member Engagement.
SkyCell has 1,000 high-tech refrigerated air freight containers circulating through the global biopharmaceutical cold chain. They’ve reduced temperature deviations from a global average of 8.5% to less than 0.1%.
UPS is planning to add 50 plug-in electric vehicles from Workhorse this year for testing with plans to add more units in 2019.
Konexial uses its ELD device to leverage its dynamic load matching solution, which can act as a one-stop solution for both carriers and shippers.
It is a curse to have everything go right on your first attempt.
In a recent phone interview with FreightWaves, Quanergy CEO Louay Eldada spoke about what makes his company’s LiDAR sensors superior to the competition.
During the infamous polar vortex winter of 2014, as temperatures plummeted across North America and even trains came to a halt, a transportation engineer inside AB InBev’s St Louis headquarters reached out to a company that appeared uniquely suited to solve its frozen beer problem. Riskpulse answered the call.
Truckers Against Trafficking has launched the Man to Man Campaign in an effort to eliminate human trafficking in the transportation industry.
Techpertise together with TMW SystemsTechnology platforms have enabled the Dart Network to automate the bidding process, leading to a more efficient system that better utilizes company resources.
Several states are looking at ways to exempt truck drivers from the ELD mandate, but at least one expert says any laws passed by states to do so would likely violate federal regulations.
CONNVEX is a platform intended to transform the delivery of solutions through multi-dimensional partnerships between industry stakeholders in the connected commercial vehicle space.
FourKites will use the funds to double its headcount, accelerate product development, and expand internationally.
Transportes Innovativos is pleased to announce it is the first Mexican Truckload carrier to become a member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BITA).
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council and Transportation Security Council, in conjunction with the FBI, has developed Fleet CyWatch to help fleets protect themselves against cyberattacks.
Ondiflo, a joint venture between Amalto SA and ConsenSys is using blockchain to automate ticketing processes in the oil and gas industry.
A better last-mile experience. That’s what the e-commerce game has become, and all logistics services across the supply chain are clamoring for opportunities and efficiencies to squeeze the blood out of the turnip.
There are no shortage of ICOs in the market, all of them boasting of their abilities to disrupt markets with distributed ledger technololgy.
With blockchain-based credentials, or Blockcerts (an open source standard developed by Learning Machine and the MIT Media Lab), risk management can now extend to the driver level.
The ELD compliance rate continues to inch up among fleets according to the latest survey conducted by CarrierLists.
DLT Labs announced today that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance, a forum for the development of blockchain standards and education for the freight industry.
Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology solutions, today announced that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), the largest industry-specific blockchain standards organization in the world.
Cashflow Corner presented by TriumphPayDetention of drivers remains a significant problem in the industry, with few solutions in sight, although ELDs may be able to help smaller fleets and owner-operators enforce detention policies.
Signs are pointing to a new reality: self-driving trucks will help the industry. And the people who keep it running will continue to show us why they’re such an important part of the supply chain.
Unilever has pulled back the veil of secrecy on its palm oil supply chain hoping that greater transparency into the process can create greater efficiencies.
Flowspace is an on-demand warehousing startup that is helping businesses access warehouses faster and with lesser integration hassles.
Trying to wrap your head around blockchain is not easy. No fear- we use college basketball to explain it.
A number of companies have found new life – and revenue – simply by changing their name to include the word blockchain.
Drivers using certain J.J. Keller ELD devices have had issues transferring data to roadside enforcement, but the company is working on fixes and expects to have all devices updated by the end of the month.
Drivers aren’t robots and one size doesn’t fit all, so in the absence of flexibility, wide-awake drivers attempt to sleep in rest stops on 10-hour breaks during the day, which is what makes the 14-hour clock so dangerous.
Spireon is hoping to solve trailer tracking issues for mixed fleets that require customization with its FL Flex modular trailer tracking solution.
St. Charles, IL-based Simple Logistics is the latest 3PL to become a member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
The Morpheus.Network, the full-service, global, automated supply chain system with integrated cryptocurrency payments, joins BiTA in building the ultimate importing and exporting platform on the blockchain.
OpenPort, the digital logistics platform that uses blockchain technology to transform domestic distribution in emerging markets, today announced that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
In all, 35% of Americans will purchase flowers this year, says the Society of American Florists, totaling some $2 billion in sales, and the most of them get to their destinations via the trucks.
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN), a transportation and logistics provider, is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), an alliance formed to ensure standardization of blockchain technology in logistics and throughout the supply chain.
Autonomous vehicles may be coming, but it doesn’t appear to be very soon.
Craig Fuller, Kevin Haugh, Abtin Hamadi, Tom McLeod, and Edward Ryan discussed the technological approaches to solving some of the transportation industry’s most intractable problems: the driver shortage, capacity utilization, and payment inefficiencies.
TrueNorth announced that it has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA).
Xeneta is a freight rate benchmarking platform focusing on ocean freight. It aggregates rate data from various companies into a platform and provides market average rates, lows and highs to its customers.
Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a provider of transportation and logistics services, is now a member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BITA).
