Integrations solutions provider Kleinschmidt plans to help insurance tech vendor meshVI build out its future technology stack and will provide application programming interface support.
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TFI International has acquired food-grade tanker carrier Vedder Transportation Group.
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GXO Logistics has ceased operations and laid off 378 workers at several locations across the country in recent months.
On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, truck driver Russell Vereen reflects on the 205 days he spent working at a refrigerated trailer morgue at ground zero, ensuring the trailers were fueled and running and storing the remains that medical personnel worked tirelessly to identify.
Truck driver Tim Philmon, along with millions of Americans, marked the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Monday by remembering the nearly 3,000 people who died that day.
This week in Borderlands: Mexico averaged 58 cargo thefts a day in the second quarter; APM Terminals invests $140 million to expand a facility at a Mexico seaport; XPO adds capacity at a Texas facility; and Jaguar Transport Holdings will operate a Dallas transload facility.
If shippers and carriers collaborate more around solutions that impact truck drivers, then we can improve efficiency in transportation while at the same time make driving a more attractive profession.
Axle’s universal data platform gathers intelligence that’s focused on helping fleets optimize deliveries, reduce fuel costs and increase driver retention.
Outbound tender volumes will continue to rise out of Texas; spot rates expected to remain around $2.30 per mile
The partnership offers e2open TMS users seamless access to FlockDirect, a terminal-free shared truckload solution from Flock, enabling real-time quoting and booking.
Convoy’s new system uses machine learning and other tools to identify possible fraud.
Taiwan-based electronics maker Foxconn is betting big on Mexico with a $500 million investment.
Alaskan trucking fleets are desperate for truck drivers. They make up to $170,000 a year. But the job isn’t easy.
RCG Logistics will immediately be integrated under the Acertus brand.
There’s no perpetual, industry-wide truck driver shortage. The market quickly corrects any shortage of labor.
Texas’ population and gross domestic product are expanding at a faster rate than California’s.
This week in Borderlands: Solar panel maker building $1B factory in New Mexico; McMaster-Carr to open $360M distribution center in Fort Worth; Startup Aircon raises $3.3M in seed funding; and Texas-based Ever.Ag acquires logistics platform.
Laid-off employees came from support departments including Human Resources, Information Technology (IT) and other ancillary support roles. IT roles affected by the event included business analysts, scrum masters, quality analysts, product managers, and project managers.
