Owner-operators
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Modern Shipper
GoFor, Aurora Aerial to pilot drone delivery test program
GoFor Industries will work with Aurora Aerial on a drone delivery test program, starting in Canada before expanding into other markets.
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Technology
Union Square Ventures and RyderVentures back SmartHop’s $12M funding round
SmartHop has secured a $12M Series A funding round with participation from heavy hitters Union Square Ventures and RyderVentures to scale its “business-in-a-box” solution for…
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Technology
Having navigated 2020, Convoy positions itself for the future
Convoy co-founder and CEO Dan Lewis sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the unusual freight market that has dominated 2020 and the future of Convoy.
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News
CloudTrucks launches scheduling tool for drivers
Available on the CloudTrucks app, the schedule optimizer helps drivers organize their workflow up to 10 days in advance.
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Driver issues
‘Right to repair’ proposal touted as major cost saver for truck owners
Success in Massachusetts could lead to further adoption across the U.S., supporters assert.
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Trucking
Convoy announces TruckYeah discount program
New rewards program could save small fleets and owner-operators up to $35,000 per truck annually in services they use daily.
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American Shipper
Commentary: Playing the spot market
On the whole, deregulation of transportation is beneficial to the economy.
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Supply Chains
Commentary: SmartHop brings AI to owner-operators and brokers
Brian Aoaeh continues a series of commentaries on technology-driven innovations in supply chains, logistics and trucking.
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Additional Resources
Truckers, small fleets can now bid for dedicated freight through Convoy
Smaller carriers and owner-operators no longer have to spend hours searching for freight now that Convoy allows them to bid on dedicated freight lanes.
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Sponsored Insights
Ensure your independent drivers are covered as well
Workers’ comp doesn’t cover owner-operators but misclassifying a driver may prove otherwise at your expense.
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