Fulfillment Centers Promise Special Delivery for E-Commerce Subscriptions
E-commerce keeps growing as consumers enjoy the convenience of shopping online and receiving packages at their door. One segment driving that growth is subscription-based online merchants marketing consumer goods ranging from household items to specialized products.
Walmart, U.S. Xpress Install Lytx Video Systems
Video telematics provider Lytx reported it signed a number of major clients last year, including Walmart Inc. and U.S. Xpress Enterprises, an indication of the growing acceptance by fleets of installing cameras on their trucks as a way to reduce accidents, increase road safety and track driver behavior.
Canadian National Replaces its CEO Amid Service Delays
Railroad giant Canadian National Railway has abruptly replaced CEO Luc Jobin, saying it needed a leader who would “energize the team,” and named Jean-Jacques Ruest as interim president and CEO.
Nearly 5,000 Cargo Thefts in Europe, Middle East, Africa in 2017
There were 4,485 cargo theft incidents in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region in 2017, according to SensiGuard’s Supply Chain Intelligence Center report.
Drivers Sue XPO on Contractor Classification at California Ports
A suit filed against XPO Logistics Cartage centered on its classification process for drivers at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles added a new wrinkle to existing suits on the subject by requesting a permanent injunction against the firm for the practice.
Virtual Reality Training Promising for Diesel Mechanics, Forklift Operators
Virtual reality-based training may be a viable option for developing a new generation of diesel technicians, warehouse forklift operators and drivers, as the evolving technology shows promise in speeding up training at a time when labor is in short supply.
Tax Reform Benefits Expeditors, Matson in 4Q
Expeditors International of Washington Inc. and Matson Inc. reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2017 results with both seeing boosts from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implemented in December
Universal Logistics Reports Solid Year
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income of $24.4 million, or 86 cents per share, compared with $2.7 million, or 10 cents, in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Diesel Technician Program Receives $400,000 From Kenworth Sales
The trucking industry’s need for diesel engine technicians spurred Kenworth Sales Co. to donate $400,000 to the Diesel Tech Pathways program at Salt Lake Community College’s Westpointe Center, according to the company.
TFI, Mullen Group Post Higher Earnings in 2017
Canadian truck and logistics firms TFI International and Mullen Group Ltd. reported increased earnings for 2017, but TFI's results were mixed in the fourth quarter while Mullen set revenue records for its trucking/logistics segment.