Modern Shipper

Modern Shipper covers the gig economy, including same-day, on-demand, and last-mile delivery jobs and services. Readers will find current news on gig economy companies, gig economy workers, gig economy data and trends. In addition, Modern Shipper focuses on e-commerce, e-commerce platforms and companies, and e-commerce services and technologies.

Mark Solomon Friday, December 18, 2020

FedEx gets no Wall Street love for stellar results

FedEx shares get hammered despite record performance at Express and LTL units. The focus is on lagging margins at FedEx Ground.

Mark Solomon Thursday, December 17, 2020

FedEx posts strong fiscal second-quarter results

Shares take a hard hit in after-hours trade despite blowout fiscal second-quarter results across the board.

John Kingston Thursday, December 10, 2020

We get letters: AB5 contestants interpret Cal Cartage to federal judges

Business-to-business exemption may play key role if trucking falls under employee classification law

Alan Adler Wednesday, December 9, 2020

UK electric vehicle startup Arrival picks N.C. for North American base

U.K.-based Arrival picks Charlotte, North Carolina, as its North American headquarters. It’s a 30-minute drive from its planned microfactory in South Carolina and close to UPS, a major customer for its electric vans.

Alan Adler Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Motiv Power looks to scale EV chassis business via SPAC merger

Motiv Power is adding to its order book for medium-duty electrified chassis and generating revenue. Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) interest is growing.

Alan Adler Monday, December 7, 2020

Electric multipurpose vehicle maker Canoo nears public debut

The inside-out design of Canoo electric delivery vehicle means it could have many appearances as public trading for the $600 million SPAC-sponsored startup nears.

John Kingston Thursday, November 19, 2020

AB5 follow: Impact from Cal Cartage decision needs to await federal ruling

The legality of AB5 in the California trucking sector is hurtling down two tracks, but the fight against it has been set back

Alan Adler Monday, November 9, 2020

Analysts’ patience wearing thin with Workhorse delays

Electric delivery van maker Workhorse Group draws tough questions from analysts following battery supply issue and lack of deliveries to UPS.

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