UPS, FedEx Face Stress Test From Amazon’s ‘Christmas Creep’
FedEx Corp. and UPS Inc. are girding for their biggest test yet in the e-commerce era, with “Christmas Creep” pushing the holiday shopping season ever earlier and stretching the limits of shipping networks already strained by the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 13, 2020Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose
Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.
EV Optimism Surges on Prospect of Biden Administration
Electric vehicle startups extended their winning streak on Nov. 13, buoyed by strong earnings results from some of their peers and Joe Biden’s projected presidential win.
November 13, 2020Ford May Build Batteries to Power New Wave of EV Models
Ford Motor Co. is considering building the batteries to power a fleet of new electric vehicles as it prepares to cut back production of engines for its traditional gasoline-powered models.
November 13, 2020Meritor Announces CEO Succession Plan
Meritor Inc. announced Jay Craig, CEO and president, will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board of directors on Feb. 28, 2021. Chris Villavarayan, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will succeed him in both roles, and will join the board.
November 13, 2020Electric Trucks Have Qualities to Improve Diversity, Panelists Say
The growing world of electric truck operations offers an opportunity to increase diversity in the industry, experts addressing the Women In Trucking Association’s annual conference said.
November 13, 2020VW Boosts Tech Spending Within $177 Billion Investment Plan
Volkswagen AG will reserve a bigger slice of its 150 billion euro ($177 billion) budget for investment in electric cars and software in the next five years, stepping up technology spending to navigate a tectonic industry shift even as the COVID-19 pandemic roils markets.
November 13, 2020Panel Discusses What’s Ahead for Greener Diesel
Diesel can play a central role for the transportation sector as it moves toward a more sustainable future, a panel of experts said.
November 12, 2020ZF Steers Course Deeper Into Commercial Vehicle Opportunities
ZF Friedrichshafen AG is looking to nearly double its 2019 revenue from its commercial vehicle segment, which now includes its $7.1 billion acquisition of Wabco Holdings Inc.
November 12, 20204 Benefits of Mobile Driver Workflow
Your drivers are critical to operational success, yet they are only as good as the tools you equip them with. Extend the power of your TMS with a driver-friendly mobile application to streamline daily driver operations. Here are the four key benefits.
November 12, 2020FedEx in Partnership to Use Facilities as Cloud Service Hubs
Dell Technologies Inc., FedEx Corp. and Switch Inc. are building a U.S. network of data centers, offering businesses an alternative to maintaining their own server farms or using major cloud providers such as Amazon .com Inc. and Microsoft Corp.
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