Through financial and logistical challenges, the companies on this year’s Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have been finding ways to navigate this turbulent time while ensuring that shipments continue to reach their destinations.
August 29, 2020Logistics 100 | Freight Brokerage | Dry Storage Warehousing | Refrigerated Warehousing | Dedicated | Ocean Freight | Airfreight
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Unveiling the 2020 Top 100 Private Carriers List
Private Fleets Respond to Higher E-Commerce Demand
Private fleet operators have been riding a roller coaster since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
New Jersey to Hike Gasoline, Diesel Tax to Offset Consumption Drop
Tax rates on diesel and gasoline will go up in New Jersey to offset declines in fuel consumption, which have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge Orders USPS to Provide Info on Service Changes
A federal judge in Washington state is giving the Trump administration and the U.S. Postal Service 10 days to turn over records and information about service changes that critics say could undermine mail-in voting in the November election.
August 28, 2020Amazon Buys 1,800 Electric Mercedes Vans in Latest Green Effort
Amazon .com Inc. is buying 1,800 electric delivery vans from Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz, the retailer’s biggest commitment to date to cut the carbon footprint of its delivery operations in Europe.
Amazon Fresh Opens First Supermarket in Los Angeles
Amazon is soft-launching a new supermarket Aug. 27, with a shopping cart that tallies up items as it enters the basket and enables instant checkout, and Alexa stations throughout the store that can answer questions.
Ports Say Business Beginning to Recover
The nation’s ports are seeing some improvement in business even as the U.S. economy continues to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contract Rates Nearing Possible Jump Amid Rising Spot Prices
The trucking industry could soon see a jump in contract rates if the current environment holds steady, experts said.
Roadrunner Completes Strategic Transformation, Focuses on LTL Business
Roadrunner Transportation Systems said it consists solely of its less-than-truckload operations, having finished its multiyear restructuring plan earlier this year.
Schneider to Test Freightliner eCascadia Through 2021
Schneider said it will test the Freightliner eCascadia through 2021 to address potential challenges to widespread use of commercial battery-electric vehicles.