FMCSA has made two recent changes to hours-of-service and ELD compliance that affects the agricultural community.
Weeks after Mastercard announced its foray into blockchain technology, American Express (AmEx) has launched its own blockchain-based payment service through the fintech startup Ripple, according to a report by Reuters.
On Monday Uber announced its agreement to purchase 24,000 self-driving Volvo XC90 SUVs for $1.4B, accelerating the auto industry’s shift to shared, autonomous transportation-as-a-service.
On Thursday night, Elon Musk announced Tesla’s new Semi tractors. Although the promised range of 500 miles impressed industry observers, the event left analysts and investors with even more questions about the truck’s specifications and Tesla’s production capacity.
Blockchain is digital ledger that can improve global trade security, stop illegal smuggling, and more importantly, reduce transit times currently bogged down by bureaucracy.
Building a smart contract requires coding, and incorrect code could turn a good deal into a not-so-good deal. To help alleviate that problem, McLeod Software this week introduced FlowLogix Smart Contracts.
What does the Tesla Semi look like? This gallery shows the truck for the first time, including what the inside of the day cab looks like.
YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:YRCW) has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA) to help lead, develop and promote benchmark standards for blockchain applications; the next generation of secure transactions in logistics and supply chain management.
Amazon has officially entered the freight app business with a new option called Relay. The app debuted last month, CNBC reported, and will make it easier for truck drivers to get into and out of Amazon facilities.
The Tesla Semi is purely battery-electric, carrying enough storage capacity for 500 miles, according to the company. With plenty of fanfare, the truck made its long-awaited debut, and the range was not the only surprise.
Fullbay, a startup based out of Phoenix, AZ, has created a heavy duty shop management software that helps shop owners create instant invoices, attract technicians, and truly satisfy customers.
At its core, fraud stems from a lack of transparency. More and more companies look to blockchain as a technology solution for increasing transparency.
Van and refrigerated spot rates remain near historic levels, according to the latest data from DAT. The firm said the national average van rate fell 1 cent to $2.06 per mile, but remains just 3 cents below the post-hurricane peak of early October.
Robotics as a vertical has been a mainstay in the industrial floor for decades now, with robotic arms making automation easier and more efficient than human workers.
Nick Darmanchev, CEO of Archer Atlantic Global Logistics, believes that joining BiTA, “provides us with an opportunity to embrace the technology while helping to lay a foundation on which the future applications we build will conform to agreed standards.”
With all the advances being made in technology, it’s time for state transportation departments to be innovative and forward thinking, but that is not the case, according to the latest edition of McKinsey & Co.’s Voices on Infrastructure report.
Offering long-haul truck drivers the opportunity to extend their day by 2 hours is the goal of a new petition to FMCSA from KeepTruckin. The ELD provider said an analysis of data collected from devices found a troubling pattern of safety concerns when drivers are detained at shippers.
FrAIght, a startup based out of Chicago is looking to introduce an artificial intelligence powered freight broker service into the market, hoping to make a difference. The company works at the intersection of connectivity and technology by intelligently automating and mimicking existing workflows including email, fax, and EDI.
Profit Tools Inc., a provider of Intermodal Transportation Optimization Solutions, today announced that it has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA).
GlobalTranz Enterprises Inc. announced it has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA), a group of industry executives and companies dedicated to developing and promoting blockchain technology standards throughout the logistics and trucking industry.
