Amazon Flex
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Modern Shipper
Oklahoma law exempts delivery services from trucking regulations
Oklahoma has passed a law that would remove delivery services such as Amazon Flex drivers from compliance with state trucking regulations.
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Modern Shipper
Amazon Logistics’ historic growth spurt in context
In 2020, Amazon nearly doubled: its workforce, its number of facilities and its logistics square footage. In 2021, it plans to double its truckload fleet.
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Legal issues
Appeals court agrees Amazon can’t force Flex drivers into arbitration
Numerous rulings, some in conflict, could mean that the issue will head to the Supreme Court; underlying employee vs. contractor case not answered yet
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Excess insurance; can autonomous vehicles fit in the last mile?
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, fleets looking for excess insurance coverage are paying top dollar; Landstar projects a strong Q3; and Waymo will…
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Last Mile
In-state Amazon Flex driver prevails in court, can avoid arbitration
Although the driver only worked in Massachusetts, he’s an interstate commerce worker. That changes the rules for settling disputes with the retail giant.
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News
Crowdsourcing apps aim to fill gaps in delivery supply chains
With the coronavirus on the rise worldwide, retailers are being forced to rethink their supply strategies and delivery options.
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