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.
The constitutionality of California’s Prop 22, which barred AB5 from being implemented against gig drivers, gets another court hearing Tuesday.
Consumers can take drop-offs to any of 2,000 FedEx Office locations
Matternet drones will begin flying a 7-minute route in Zurich, Switzerland, in one of the world’s largest beyond visual line of sight pilot programs.
Japan Airlines will fly freighters for Yamato Transport, which needs airlift to supplement a shrinking pool of truck drivers in Japan.
Robotic delivery firm Kiwibot has launched service at Loyola Marymount University, leveraging Nvidia technology and satellites to create campuswide delivery.
Customers can now tip Amazon drivers by saying “thank you,” but a lawsuit accuses the company of using tips for itself.
The on-time delivery rates for the November shopping holidays were better than in 2021, Ship Matrix said.
The terms of the merger between the two rapid grocery delivery firms may look different than previously reported.
Industry groups are urging the IRS to delay changes to the tax code that could see gig workers and online sellers facing large tax bills.
Canada’s GoBolt, which is building an end-to-end supply chain network powered by an all-electric fleet, receives Series C financing.
Einride has raised $500 million through a combination of equity and debt financing, giving it more funding to accelerate deployment of its autonomous and electric vehicles.
The approximately $10 million settlement includes around $3.3 million that the firm repaid merchants in 2021.
While safety is top of mind for fleet operators, addressing negative driver behaviors remains unpopular.
Ford will help DHL electrify its last-mile fleet worldwide as it moves closer to its own sustainability goals.
BrightDrop said large-scale production of its vans will begin at its Ontario, Canada, assembly plant, and DHL Express is adding the EVs to its fleet.
The carriers have had their day, and the pendulum appears to be swinging back in the shippers’ direction.
A FedEx Ground driver has been arrested and is facing capital murder and aggravated kidnapping charges after the body of 7-year-old Athena Strand was found Friday evening less than 10 miles from her home in Paradise, Texas.
Drone delivery provider Matternet is ready for takeoff after receiving a milestone Production Certificate from the FAA this week.
It wasn’t a large gain, but truck transportation jobs in November continued an almost unbroke upward trend of gains since the worst of the pandemic.
The health and wellness retailer will offer more than 27,000 products for delivery in as little as one hour, 24 hours a day.
