NACFE Identifies Priority Regions for EV Deployments
The United States has five high-priority areas where the regional haul environment is inherently so well suited for moving freight economically with electric vehicles that fleet owners there should plan to deploy those trucks “even if just as a pilot project,” according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
August 25, 2020Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide
For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.
Trimble Aims to Streamline Supply-Chain Collaboration
Trimble Transportation has set out to create a more seamless and transparent supply chain by enabling closer collaboration among carriers, shippers and third-party logistics providers.
August 25, 2020Nikola’s Trevor Milton Beseeches Investors to Use Warrants or Lose Them
Electric-vehicle startup Nikola Corp. is urging stragglers to exercise their right to buy shares, the deadline for which has been extended until 5 p.m. Aug. 25.
August 24, 2020Kansas DOT Unveils Transportation Technology Program
The Kansas Department of Transportation recently introduced a new program to support projects that use technology to improve mobility and safety.
August 24, 2020Ford CEO’s Vow for Flawless Launches Tested by High-Stakes F-150
Ford Motor Co. is gearing up for an intricate, two-phase overhaul of factories for its most profitable vehicle, putting to the test a pledge by incoming CEO Jim Farley for flawless execution.
August 24, 2020Peterbilt Opens Order Board for Model 220EV
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced its Model 220EV — its first battery-electric medium-duty truck — is available for ordering, with deliveries expected to start by the end of 2020.
August 24, 2020Amazon Names Logistics Head Dave Clark New Consumer CEO
Amazon .com Inc. has named logistics boss Dave Clark CEO of its retail business.
August 21, 2020Navistar Joins Effort to Adopt Electric Vehicle Standards
Navistar Inc. joined a global coalition of industrial and automotive businesses pushing to create standards for electric vehicles, the company announced Aug. 20.
August 21, 2020Uber, Lyft Win Delay on Converting Drivers to Employees
Uber and Lyft were spared from having to rapidly convert their California drivers to employees after an appeals court agreed they can keep their business models in place while challenging a judge’s order to comply with a state labor law.
August 20, 2020Volvo Trucks Partners With India’s Delhivery for Express Operations
Logistics company Delhivery and Volvo Trucks have joined hands to test and deploy a new transport solution for express operations that will help address the challenges in speedy delivery and cost efficiencies of services.
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