The mission is to make the yard environment cleaner and more efficient, Outrider CEO says.
Nothing fires up the trucking community like a strong opinion on the driver shortage. From its inception, FreightWaves waded into the conversation, balancing perspectives from both ends of the continuum. We considered the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA’s) perspective that there is an ever-expanding dearth of quality drivers, especially for midsize to large carriers. We considered […]
Logistics continues to adapt due to globalization and technological innovations. This article explores trends that may change logistics in 2020.
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are expanding autonomous driving tests on new routes, plus the outlook for diesel prices remains stable, coronavirus to hit Apple earnings and the Dairy Farmers of America may have saved the day.
During its annual user conference, CEO Ray Greer talked about adapting to data-driven technology trends.
Samsara has upgraded its fleet management platform to provide Amazon-like visibility and flexibility to deliver its clients a standout customer experience.
Companies that have been outsourcing and far-sourcing their supplies might now look to source closer to their assembly line to have flexibility during times of disruption.
“Quality brokers don’t just simply cast a wide net and wait for capacity to come to them,” said Noam Frankel, founder and CEO of FreightFriend.
Knight-Swift will integrate Truckstop.com’s Book It Now digital freight offering into its logistics operation, and provide access to Truckstop.com’s load board for its owner-operator and carrier partners.
Brian Aoaeh explains how simulated bifurcation technology may change supply chain operations in the near future.
While capacity utilization in long-haul trucking is going down, the capacity needs of last-mile delivery are increasing due to the rise of e-commerce.
Founders of the self-driving truck outfit discuss efforts to build a logistics company for autonomous vehicles.
The electrification of the transportation sector is not easy, and it is not something that industry needs governments to lead. But, a little help from state and local governments will go a long way toward moving electrification forward — wherever that leads. “This isn’t something we need Washington to make a call on. It is […]
The Justice Department also said Huawei and its subsidiaries violated the RICO Act by stealing trade secrets and copyrighted works from six U.S. companies.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to roll out a handful of new trade processing functions in the Automated Commercial Environment throughout the year.
Recent changes in electronic logging device mandates put a hit on the company’s bottom line in 2019 — and probably in 2020.
After a long history of bears pulling down its stock price, Tesla is now witnessing an astonishing surge in its market value. Since the start of this year, Tesla’s stocks have risen by roughly 85%, crushing estimates and stunning market analysts. This performance is partially due to Tesla beating analysts’ expectations on Q4 2019, reporting […]
Apex.AI is an autonomous driving startup that builds software on the Robot Operating System (ROS), bringing improved safety to vehicles.
An exclusive interview with Matt Heider, CEO of voyage-optimization platform Nautilus Labs.
FreightRoll is a trade documentation and tracking platform that enables companies to digitalize paper documents from their freight operations.
This strategic partnership will provide Redwood customers with visibility into an additional 500,000 trucks.
European supply chain platform Shippeo raises $22 million for expansion. Plus, Rhode Island aims to boost truck toll fees, global container movement falls and Nikola unveils electric pickup.
Tesla will produce its much-anticipated all-electric truck in “limited volumes” this year, according to CEO Elon Musk.
Brian Aoaeh writes about the use of software and technology in the trucking industry.
Apart from being emissions free, electric vehicles will have a much less total cost of ownership than conventional diesel vehicles.
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 its own smartphones, but for several years now it has forged a path in the trucking industry when it comes to cybersecurity and a variety […]
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 the DCSA. The platform sets a new standard in the shipping industry, setting the bar for technology companies and shipping lines alike to standardize the […]
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 Rogers, Arkansas. The round also includes Greycroft and 9Yards Capital, among other investors. With the latest round of funding, the company plans to expand its […]
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.
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Much of the discourse and sentiment surrounding the application of blockchain, and other distributed ledger technologies, in enterprise supply chains has taken a decidedly pessimistic turn. This is evident on Meetup.com where blockchain […]
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 Partners and Y Combinator. The funding will help Shipamax double in size over the months ahead and invest in engineering development as well as customer […]
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 be made up of three business segments: offshore service, ship assist and tank escort, and engineering services. Jeff Andreini, Porter Sesnon and Coulston “Cole” van […]
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 in to the DAT load board to find freight. While the DAT online load board and mobile app are back up and working now, DAT […]
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 headlines: Applying the restrictions of AB5 in California to the trucking industry runs afoul of federal law, according to a court case just handed down. […]
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 the smaller, “relationship-based” brokers to compete. Whether it’s managed transportation, trailer pooling, warehousing or last-mile, brokers should be looking for ways to increase their value, […]
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.
