Flexport Expands Into Canada With Vancouver Office
Flexport, a freight forwarding service, opened an office in Vancouver, British Columbia, as the company expanded into Canada, according to a Flexport blog post.
December 2, 2019Best 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.
P.S.I. Extends Warranty in Combination With SKF
Pressure Systems International announced it extended the parts coverage warranty on its automatic tire inflation system by two years when the system is used in combination with SKF’s Trouble-Free Operation system.
December 2, 2019Analysis: US Railroad System Is Great for Freight
The U.S. freight rail system is arguably the best and most efficient in the world.
December 2, 2019SAS Cargo Partners With WebCargo
SAS Cargo will partner with WebCargo, a Freightos Group Co., to provide freight forwarders a digital air cargo service with fully digital live rates, capacity and e-booking, the companies said in a Nov. 26 news release.
December 2, 2019Daimler AG to Cut Thousands of Jobs by 2022
Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Trucks, announced it will eliminate thousands of jobs worldwide by the end of 2022 amid weakening car sales in China and the costly push to develop electric vehicles.
December 2, 2019BMW to Cut Staff Bonuses in Electric Car Savings Push
BMW AG will reduce bonus payments for employees in Germany as the luxury-car maker grapples with the costly shift to electric and self-driving vehicles.
November 27, 2019Schneider Launches Load-Booking Tool for Third Parties
Schneider launched an automated tool that enables third-party carriers to instantly book loads with the click of a button, the carrier said in a Nov. 26 news release.
November 27, 2019German Automaker Audi to Cut 9,500 Jobs by 2025
BERLIN — Volkswagen subsidiary Audi says it’s cutting 9,500 jobs in Germany through 2025 as part of a transformation plan to make the company “lean and sustainable.”
November 26, 2019FCC Considers Taking Away Spectrum Used by Transportation Industry
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai wants to slash, or even end, public- and private-sector transportation interests’ exclusive access to a slice of spectrum known as Dedicated Short Range Communications.
November 25, 2019Ford Challenges Tesla to a Truck Tug of War
Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk plainly says his pickup is a “better truck than an F-150.” Ford Motor Co. is taking issue with that claim.
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