Today’s Pickup: Flock Freight reaches 12,000 pooled shipments

Did you know?

Uber Freight’s gross bookings rose 55% in the first quarter, but its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, already negative last year, sank even further.

Via FreightWaves

Quotable

“It’s coming back. But we have a long way to go. It’s a deep hole.”

–  Dan Einwechter, president of Challenger Motor Freight, one of Canada’s largest carriers, on the country’s freight rebound, via FreightWaves.

In other news

Wearables could be key for worker safety as warehouses, manufacturers eager to reopen

Wristbands connected to the Internet of Things present a possible safety solution, but also privacy concerns. (Supplychaindive)

Trucking industry under siege from cyber-attackers in wake of pandemic fears

This is a very emotional time,” said Dupre Logistics’ Chief Information Officer Bob Verret, “and when you’re emotional, you tend to be distracted.” (ccjdigital.com)

Zoox, self-driving car startup valued at $2.7 billion, is for sale

The startup, which has raised $1 billion in equity, has hired Qatalyst Partners to help it find a buyer. (TheInformation)

How Deere, Caterpillar kept plants running during the coronavirus outbreak

Farm and construction equipment makers Deere and Caterpillar have won the support of the United Auto Workers and other unions to run their facilities during the pandemic. (Reuters) 

Final thoughts,

A new report, commissioned by Ceres and the California Trucking Association and funded by Amazon, outlines the actions utilities and policymakers can take to help companies accelerate the adoption and transition to electric vehicles.The report identifies the challenges companies face when trying to electrify fleets and the actions that can be taken by utilities and policymakers to make this process easier, faster, more affordable and better for the environment. 

Hammer down, everyone!