Technology

The platform moves toward customization based on job function.

As the size of jury awards has grown, trucking fleets are dealing with how to mitigate the rest. Many are turning to technology.

Three hundred vessels will be equipped to measure and report meteorological data

The investment round was led by OGCI Climate Investments, a $1 billion+ fund that invests in solutions to decarbonize commercial transport.

Debt rating for the company held steady by S&P and Moody’s, though S&P sees a more negative outlook

The company is one of three autonomous trucking startups to voluntarily describe how it is developing and applying AV technology

Data shows that such preferred carriers are four times more likely to win new loads and customers.

Route optimization software can help trucks better manage their equipment and driver hours, while providing shippers with more accurate ETAs.

The alliance between FedEx and Microsoft may change supply chains,. Brian Aoaeh explores the issues involved.

“If you want to be relevant five years from now as a broker, you should be moving towards algorithmic rates,” said Andrew Leto.

Startup raises $11M in Series A round

Trevor Milton takes a $1 annual salary as CEO of newly public Nikola Corp., but his net worth on paper is approaching deca-billionaire status based on his 35% share of the battery electric and fuel cell truck startup’s shares.

Surging shares in electric Class 8 truck maker Nikola Corp. could help show the way for other high-tech transportation companies this year.

Berlin- and Paris-based startups are merging to become one of the largest digital trucking freight forwarding platforms in Europe.

Daimler Trucks AG is creating a fuel cell subsidiary as a forerunner to a 50-50 joint venture with Volvo Group to make fuel cell-powered backup systems for data centers and eventually hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty trucks.

Expanding its freight ecosystem, EKA Solutions has announced a TMS offering for small and medium-sized carriers.

Dennis Mooney will help the startup commercialize autonomous trucks

A new intermodal-focused transportation management system brings together the technologies and expertise of Profit Tools, Compcare Services and GTG Technology Group.

In the wake of COVID-19, businesses are looking to reshape and insulate their core sourcing processes from sudden disruption, even as consumers move online.

Guest commentator Eric Masotti writes about the importance of technology in logistics – but also underscores the importance of dedicated people to the process.