Technology

The Lion8’s origins in battery-powered school buses result in an electric truck based on technology that’s more road-ready than that of its rivals, Lion Electric president says.

Uber is looking to acquire FreeNow, the ride-hailing joint venture of BMW and Daimler that operates in more than 100 European cities.

Insight Partners’ investment will allow PayCargo to build new online freight payment services and tools for shippers, 3PLs and transportation providers.

ISO comes out of stealth to help shippers manage vendor compliance and on-time performance metrics.

French company Exotec has raised $90 million to expand its autonomous robotics system as online shopping intensifies demand for more efficient warehouse management. The round, announced on Tuesday, was led by 83North — with participation from Dell Technologies Capital and existing investors Iris Capital and Breega. Operating at the intersection of robotics and materials handling, […]

Digital Wildcatters cofounder Collin McLelland explains why it’s smarter for clean-tech to bring about petrochemical efficiencies instead of focusing on the elimination of fossil fuels altogether.

Upcoming changes to the hours-of-service regulations provide truck drivers with more flexibility in their days but open the door to violations for those uneducated on how to properly utilize the exceptions.

Malls are now creating e-commerce platforms by consolidating products sold within their spaces and pushing click-and-collect options as delivery models.

TruckPark, whose mobile app allows truck drivers to reserve truck parking, has now introduced a fleet version for dispatchers to manage reservations.

The French shipping giant’s network is down.

Former top exec at Fleematics is chairman, ex-CalAmp CEO Burdiek also in a top role

Truck platoon technology company Locomation has announced a rare deal for the sector: a hefty purchase order from Wilson Logistics, a transportation logistics company based in Springfield, Missouri. Under the terms of the agreement, at least 1,120 Wilson Logistics tractors are to be equipped with Locomation’s Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) technology, with the first units […]

Canadian EV manufacturer Lion Electric plans to deliver its first battery-powered electric trucks in October as orders from Amazon and CN generate buzz.

Navistar has announced five additional telematics and fleet management providers are now integrated with its open-platform OnCommand Connection system.

The insurance underwriting process historically has relied on data that is updated only periodically.

JAL supports testing drone systems to safely and efficiently deliver essential goods to the country’s health care network.

With TikTok, Walmart now has dominance in storefront and online retail — and social media.

Augmented reality can help managers visualize warehouse operations better and train workers on a virtual 3D interface.

Nikola Corp.’s hunt for a partner to build hydrogen fueling stations for its electric trucks stalled because of a short seller report attacking founder Trevor Milton on the startup’s technology claims, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Transflo and InMotion Global have reached a deal to offer the AscendTMS free for a limited time to Transflo customers.