Trucking

FedEx abandons its low-key communication style to get direct with UPS’ customers.

Companies across the supply chain have been inundated with new technologies and solutions over the past several years. As a result, many leaders are underutilizing their recently adopted tools, leaving money and efficiencies on the table.

Class 8 truck orders defied estimates of flattening in February as fleets show they still have money to spend.

The long-planned acquisition of a bigger stake in Pilot by Berkshire Hathaway has been completed, and new data is expected to emerge as a result.

Volvo Group’s CampX has ushered 50 startups through its accelerator. Now it is adding an incubator for early stage startups.

Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion sees volumes drop again in February but notes the worst of it may be behind them.

By implementing a strong safety and compliance program — like Reliance Partners can help them build — carriers can minimize risk and pay less for insurance.

High-powered executive championed a growth strategy for the regional parcel delivery carrier that has since been tempered.

Logistics company Truckstop.com has verified it is laying off an unspecified amount of workers.

Driverless truck-tech companies say their equipment is as safe — or safer — than traditional devices used to warn the public of trucks stopped on the highway.

Freight broker Transfix announced its chief technology officer has been appointed CEO effective immediately.

The annual WorkHound survey of drivers and other logistics workers got more praise and more comments overall.

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia reported January and February tonnage declines that were in line with fourth-quarter declines when adjusting for weather.

Japanese air and ocean forwarder Yusen Logistics said it has increased its U.S. contract logistics offering with the acquisition of Taylored Services.

Tesla has confirmed that its next electric vehicle factory will be near the Mexican city of Monterrey.

Workhorse Group is still cleaning up the mistakes of its recent past but is expressing optimism on 2023 production plans.

Hyliion Holdings is teaming up with financially struggling Hyzon Motors to develop a hydrogen-powered fuel cell version of its hybrid truck.

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam will advise President Joe Biden on the impact of government trade policies on multiple business sectors and export competitiveness.

FreightWaves’ “State of Freight” webinar for February had little good news for carriers hoping for higher rates sometime soon.

ArcBest said Wednesday it has launched freight movement technology, allowing the contents of an entire trailer to be unloaded at once.